update on my DIY solar and wind setup.

I thought I would do an update on my system and answer some questions on installing solar panels,why I have two inverters and some info on batteries.

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Howto & Style

Tags:

• solar power
• wind turbine
• backup power
• emergency power
• off grid

[dracos78]

what do you think about exide battery model #U2200 UTL ? they are 6 volt - I am starting a small system with 200 watts of solar , a trimetric 2020 , a bluesky charge controller w/ mppt ? thanks What you have done is awesome ! hope you get alot of good years from it.

[OBXSOLWIND]

Hey George I cant say I know that battery if it is a true deep cycle bat Im shore its fine.

I dont know if you found my vid on over protection but I do go into batterys on that one. The rest of the equipment sounds great.

CHEERS

[wtam69]

Thanks for showing us how to do a proper job in a respectful and noncondescending manner. Your videos will be here long after you and I are gone. You willingness to share your knowlege show that you are a real decent fellow.

Now how about that video on fuses. I'm starting out with my Sunforce 15 watt kit and 50 watt windmill from ebay. Not too sure about sizing the fuses to protect the wires.

Paul from NY

[OBXSOLWIND]

Hey Paul This has come up quite a bit. I will try to a vid tonight on this. I want every body to de able to go to work and not have to wory about there homes. I have noticed that peaple take DC power as something that is harmless that is not true it is to be taken seriosly.

Thanks for your comment and I will try to send this every ones way.

Kevin OBX NC

[ancientsolar]

Wow, thats a huge pricy looking setup! It looks fanatastic to.

[OBXSOLWIND]

Thank you

 Hope Im helping.

[ditmar11]

hey bud, i missed it, why did you put the gfi`s on the side? other then the chords?

[jwaflergmailcom]

Don't worry if your videos are long, the more detail the better!!!!!!!

[jwaflergmailcom]

yea, I would really just like a video of all the wiring, how you hooked up stuff and why?? HEy man, love all your videos and can't can't wait for more!!!!! Awesome

[alderaforall]

I have to admit seeing all this stuff hanging on the wall is a bit overwhelming to someone looking into going this route.

[thelegendbullet937]

One of the most educational and informative videos I've ever seen on youtube!

Definitely with the 9 minutes to watch!

I love your setup, and your organization! Looks exactly how I'd want my system to be setup!

Thank you very much for this video, really enjoyed it :]

[NARCOPOLO76]

thanks for the tip on checking the deep cycles!

[katz217]

Really nice video, not mention dude one kicking system. Gettin really good ideas. I got a little way to go. Been really busy with other stuff. But close with same ideas. I can believe how far this technology has gone since i started buy up stuff. These grid tie inverters, lookin different. Hope they work out.. Thanks again.

[321Aceking]

Great Video man Really helped me understand some things for my small solar set up. I like your set up man. I get board with these guys that got a ton of money and just have a pro hook it up and dont really understand solar I am a poor guy lol building my system as I can, Nice to see others trying at it as well. Thanks Man Great Stuff!!