Solar Shed

Solar PV (Photo Voltaiic) Experiment. Details the fitting and function of the solar charge controller and battery for a simple solar panel installation in a domestic shed. Full explantion of the functions of each of the units.

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Howto & Style

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• Solar
• Panel
• Installation
• PV
• Charge
• Controller

[crsbt]

"these batterys are about 3 times more expensive than the standard one. And the Gel, about 5 times more. So the question is; if these batteries are 3 – 5 times more expensive than the standard one, what do they do that is 3 – 5 times better? Do they last 3 – 5 times longer? (I think not, more like the reverse). Do they charge 3 – 5 times faster (Only in their dreams.)" traction the only real deep cycle!!! i use cheap car batterys!! ;-)

[crsbt]

@crsbt

btw traction batterys should be covered in gold and sing me to sleep at night for what they cost !!

[ecraftsmen]

@crsbt I understand what you're saying, but you get what you pay for, If you are just experimenting etc then it doesn't matter if a battery fails, but if you are depending on them, then an investment in quality always pays off. It's your choice!

[ecraftsmen]

@crsbt car batteries are not designed to be 'deep cycled' and will fail much earlier. Leisure/deep cycle batteries are constructed differently and are designed to be discharged and re-charged over and over - not 100% sure but I think lead plates are thicker. Car batteries are OK, but they will fail where a deep cycle one will last. Here in the UK, leisure batteries are around 25% more expensive than car batteries. Also, I buy good quality - got a cheap one at first and it failed after 2 years!

[jakeskatesgood]

and also how many watts is your solar panel?

[ecraftsmen]

Hi - the panel shown on the video is just a 10 watt panel. I now also have a 70 watt panel. During the summer, the 10 watt panel keeps the battery topped up nicely, although if you drain the battery, it will take 3 days of good sunshine to recharge it. In hindsight I should have bought a bigger panel!

[LOPEZdJUNGLIST]

depends whether its a tiny lcd tv or a big old crt

[crsbt]

@ecraftsmen

yeah i kinda agree

i read a great article on batterys(out of frustration of prices)which left me with my opinion!

i didnt intent to offend anyone buying more expensive batterys but just trying to let people without a large budget know there are cheaper alternatives which will work as good for as long!

but you have a fair point

[TheMyVew]

TO WATCH TV IN A SHED (EVERY DAY) HOW MANY WATTS WOULD I NEED???

50 WATTS OR IS THAT TO MUCH?

REGARDS

[sirmasterpimp]

@Briankey1960 Some people use (2) 6 volt batteries in series because they are cheaper than the 150 lbs + true deep cycle 12 volt batteries (Deep cycle marine is considered hybrid...not true deep cycle). 6 volt batteries have much thicker lead plates, can be deep cycled down to 80% vs a 12 volt marine batteries 50% and will probably last you a few years longer. I use 12 volts, but make sure never to go under 10.5 volts. Mine might last 5-10 years with my desulfator and regular maintenance.

[danz409]

might want to consider re-uploading. this video is broked keeps freezing