Power Jack Grid Tie Solar hooked up

Power Jack brand grid-tie 600w inverter. Custom made solar panel framework. Will add 4 x 120w panels, two either side of the panels I have mounted on it. Currently 2x65w multicrystaline panels. Simple setup. The inverter is from http://stores.shop.ebay.ca/TRANSFORMATEUR-SHOPPING-CENTRE typically for $200usd with free shipping. I got it for $185usd after negotiating a lower selling price with the seller. The aluminum framework is tig welded by myself. Aluminum cost about $150. Other misc costs about $150 for cabling, terminal boxes, hardware, etc. Solar panels I had bought a year earlier. Currently if you look on ebay you can get 110w panels for $279 and 120w panels $289-299 so prices have come way down. Anybody can do this, just start one step at a time.

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[lurch10101]

nice dude... what did the setup cost so far?... looks like you have room to upgrade as well.

[westvandude]

Most of the info is in the link top right click on (more info). But to write it again, I paid $185usd for the inverter (listed as $200 on ebay), the aluminum framework about $150 in materials, about $150 in misc nuts/bolts/wiring/etc. The panels I paid prob like $300 each or something but that was back when they cost a lot more. It was a Rona in Richmond going-out-of-business sale. Yes, I have room for 4 more 110-120w panels (full length like both mine together).

[MrMG1973]

Great start on your system. Any update? Please check out my to videos on the Power Jack Inverters