Solar Shed Part 2

Sorry for the delay! Update to the first video.
New panels, Charge controller, semi-neat wiring.
A work still in progress.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• solar
• shed
• pv
• michigan
• DIY

[ftblplar]

@ironmaidenfan, listen here... You have 3 spelling errors in technically 3 sentences (run on sentence FYI). Please use a dictionary when trying to diss/threaten someone in the future.

RE: said diss/threat, bring it on sparky. As if I give a rats-ass what my wiring from 2 years ago looks like. The building is not residential, it houses a lawn mower and other random stuff. Once again, DICTIONARY, and thank you for your time.

[jakeskatesgood]

Oh and one other thing. I want to power my room with this type of setup do you think it would work with a 15 watt solar panel one charge controller a battey and a inveter? And the only thing im powering would be a radio lamp and sometimes a t.v. So if you think this would work please tell me because I don't know much about how to set this stiff up. Thank you

[ftblplar]

15w PV panel, CC, battery, and inverter.... Yeah, as long as you do the math behind your energy consumption and potential energy generation from the panel.

Alright man, I'll contact you separately and see if I can get you started on your project (thumbs up for taking initiative). Short answer is that yes it can work.

[jakeskatesgood]

hey i was wondering since charge controllers have 12v outputs couldnt i plug that into a inverter? if anyone could answer me asap it would help a lot

[ftblplar]

@jakeskatesgood

Hey man, your answer is technically yes, but... But the problem is that inverters can spike their power consumption greatly and very quickly. This spike is faster than the CC can handle and may damage it. Look at my system, the inverter is hooked directly to the battery (most inverters have a low-voltage shut-off to prevent over consumption). I only ran small lights back thru the CC.

Hope this helps!

[peper0110]

Nice setup!!

Do you ever think of doying a solar tracker

for your panels?

I have 4 PL31 UNI-SOLAR like you and

during 1 day i collect 2000 watts by

directing it manually..

i`m in the process to complete my setup

and making a vid in response to your`s..

Many thanks..

[ftblplar]

Hi peper0110,

I have thought about a tracker, but decided against it due to the location of the panels on my property. Any amount of tracking would approach negligible due to ASi's ability to grab a wider degree of light with increased conversion efficiency.

I am anxious to see your set-up! Please post soon!

Please clarify by "i collect 2000 watts by directing it manually.."? I think you said that you have 124 watts rated of panels (like i do), so I am confused by "collect 2000 watts".Thanks

[donyunger]

In the event U mention I missed it, is that a load sensing inverter with a low battery voltage shut off? As it's a project in progress I really don't see the need to bust you on the wiring, as other fell the need to do.

[Iemota21]

Thanks for the ideas I am thinking of putting a larger system on my new deatched garage.

[kjpaint8]

Dangerals Wire and Batery inverter Beter Not On the Wall Near the Timber Incase There Burn Your House Thanks International Scouting

[IRONMAIDENFAN2006]

talk about a bad wireing job ever head of electrical code? im sure if i sent an inspector you would be fined infact i know you would..

[badphobar]

nice L.E.D.S ARE SO MUCH BETTER, THOSE BULBS use 3.5watts for 75watts incan.. bulb. and it likes the cold and doesn't mind the heat. they work at -80degrees farenhiet. they also have 12v dc LED worklights,

USB LED LAMPS CAN BE POWERED BY 12V DC AND 110v AC CONVERTERS. FLORESCENT BULBS FAIL AND WEAR OUT WITH SUB ZERO WEATHER.