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Post by w8in4dave on Feb 28, 2014 15:11:08 GMT -6
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Post by Rita on Feb 28, 2014 15:24:34 GMT -6
Ive seen them but ... They didn't have many reviews at all so I passed it up ... I did see the solar chargers tho .. I may get one of those at some point
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Post by spuds on Feb 28, 2014 16:18:00 GMT -6
I really like my small portable solar battery charger but once youve opened pandoras' box (Yes you W8in)you get this,and then it just gets larger ======================================== click to enlarge pics Added 20 amp fuses to battery line and solar panel line as its a 20 amp 12 volt Morningstar Charge controller... The 2 wires on the left are coming from the solar panels.The 2 wires in the middle go to the batteries.The 2 wires on right go back outside and power the porch light as this controller has the optional light control circuit. 6 Deka batteries and small inverter,6 more Dekas coming hopefully.... Inspected and passed by Code Enforcement... .............
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Post by spuds on Feb 28, 2014 16:23:39 GMT -6
Then it morphs onto your truck,NOTHING CAN STOP IT!!!! ================================ Got the panels up and wired... Next step will be to get these wires into the side drawers and controllers and batteries hooked up Girl approves...
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Post by spuds on Feb 28, 2014 16:24:42 GMT -6
Fuse Block and 10 Amp Morningstar Charge Controller. No Rocket science here....You hook the Positive wires from Batteries and Panels to a fuse,from there to the Pos. Batt or Panel spot on controller,all is labeled.Run Negative wires from Batts and Panels to spot on charge controller. Cost used for Power Panel-20 dollars. CLICK TO ENLARGE 2 batteries in the side drawer.Oops,one cable too long,need to change that.Batts sit far back for good weight distribution. Batt used,50 dollars.Each Batt cable 8 dollars,made to size at local Auto Parts store. Will repeat on other side of truck,2 panels to 2 batteries. Panels show 19.7 volts at charge controller,batteries show 12.7 volts. The 'other' solar system,passenger side... Batteries Right side....
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Post by spuds on Feb 28, 2014 16:35:51 GMT -6
The truck system would keep you in lights,phone and computer for 4 days.....Its a kick to take it to campgrounds without power and run your stuff. Heehee.....truck has SIX AGM batteries,I love to give stranded people jump starts! ================================ Here are the batteries with an angle aluminum tray holder I put in place with scrap material. Also note the 300 watt inverter.It merely clamps to the battery terminals,is self fused.You can put whatever size inverter you want,but with just 2 batteries I think 1000 watt would be plenty.Follow manufacturers instructions for cable connections and fusing to batteries for your inverter.Im thinking a 2000 watt inverter and the four batteries hooked together will be just about right eventually. Truth in advertising....I dont have top battery hold downs and on an offroad excursion,downhill,hit a little bump and front battery came a few inches out of tray.Get them securely tied down. What can I do with this? Let me ask you,how many times have you said "If I only had a 120 volt Duck Lamp in my truck"? Many times I'm sure! Now you can have that and more! Just run the extension cord from side drawer from inverter into rear window and 120 volts on the fly. I can now do things like powering my netbook,charging phones,anything less than 300 watts Im good.When I get a 1000-2000 watt inverter in there I will be able to run a lot of things,anywhere my truck can go.Like electric chainsaw,power tools offgrid,jump my own truck if truck batteries get low....including even house lights,tv,etc in power outages.Which I do with a battery/inverter backup system at home now,but thats another story..... To answer a question,just went on a 2000 mile road trip,up to 70 MPH on freeway,one week offroad in mud and system held up just fine.Cap is HEAVY metal and well secured.
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Post by w8in4dave on Feb 28, 2014 19:18:07 GMT -6
Hehehe Spuds!! I have a small one!! Well let me put that different! I have two small ones. Then I have a smaller one for my grandsons Ipod LOL
You know I jump on the band wagon and I have a hard time getting off LOL You just got me started! W8 did I get myself started? W8! What just happened? LOL
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Mar 1, 2014 6:57:48 GMT -6
Hehehe Spuds!! I have a small one!! Well let me put that different! I have two small ones. Then I have a smaller one for my grandsons Ipod LOL You know I jump on the band wagon and I have a hard time getting off LOL You just got me started! W8 did I get myself started? W8! What just happened? LOL HOLY CRAP W8in .. What the %$@*@ You Talkin' bout?? Oh..I read on Spuds..Bro..I wish I had half the knowledge of this as You do.. I Like this.. best Code Inspector I can think of hpltr
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Post by spuds on Mar 1, 2014 8:32:57 GMT -6
Spuds..Bro..I wish I had half the knowledge of this as You do..
I Like this.. best Code Inspector I can think of hpltr [/quote]Its stupid simple.A solar panel has a plus and minus port,hook a wire to each.Battery has a plus and minus terminal,hook a wire to each and just screw them to the charge controller which is labeled for each wire.Splicing a simple automotive fuse to each positive wire makes wires look complicated is all,its crazy simple.If you can strip insulation off a wire and turn a screw driver you can do this,
BUT having someone actually show you just one time and you could setup a whole house worth of panels if not grid connected.It just scales up,all principles remain stupid easy. You really should have your dog or cat inspect it though....
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Post by Rita on Mar 1, 2014 8:48:17 GMT -6
Spuds..Bro..I wish I had half the knowledge of this as You do.. I Like this.. best Code Inspector I can think of hpltr Its stupid simple.A solar panel has a plus and minus port,hook a wire to each.Battery has a plus and minus terminal,hook a wire to each and just screw them to the charge controller which is labeled for each wire.Splicing a simple automotive fuse to each positive wire makes wires look complicated is all,its crazy simple.If you can strip insulation off a wire and turn a screw driver you can do this, BUT having someone actually show you just one time and you could setup a whole house worth of panels if not grid connected.It just scales up,all principles remain stupid easy. You really should have your dog or cat inspect it though.... [/quote] I think your pets are in every picture .. looking at it .. it looks very difficult .. and everything seems very foreign
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Post by spuds on Mar 1, 2014 12:25:42 GMT -6
Spuds..Bro..I wish I had half the knowledge of this as You do.. I Like this.. best Code Inspector I can think of hpltr Its stupid simple.A solar panel has a plus and minus port,hook a wire to each.Battery has a plus and minus terminal,hook a wire to each and just screw them to the charge controller which is labeled for each wire.Splicing a simple automotive fuse to each positive wire makes wires look complicated is all,its crazy simple.If you can strip insulation off a wire and turn a screw driver you can do this, BUT having someone actually show you just one time and you could setup a whole house worth of panels if not grid connected.It just scales up,all principles remain stupid easy. You really should have your dog or cat inspect it though.... I think your pets are in every picture .. looking at it .. it looks very difficult .. and everything seems very foreign =============================================== [/quote]Yup,love the fur kids.LOL,Girl climbs onto couch next to Uncle Ricky yesterday to butter him up (she Looooooves Uncle Ricky),lays her head on his leg while he loads computer.Heck,she climbs on couch,lays head on arm rest and rests her butt on us,LOL! You know,people tell you linux is easy,it isnt,not to load and configure anyhow,that takes some specialized knowledge (tho major cool when set up). But like I said,have someone point to the parts and anybody that can screw wires to a terminal can grasp it,just 'looks' tough,it isnt.Girl really does have enough smarts to approve the system Seriously,mrs grasped it on the spot and has ZERO mechanical aptitude
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Post by Rita on Mar 1, 2014 12:50:42 GMT -6
I would have to go to a workshop I think .. there are not that many people that do that here .. Maybe when we move up to Maine there will be more ..
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Post by w8in4dave on Mar 2, 2014 10:04:38 GMT -6
Well I was actually talking about something on a much smaller scale lol just a lil one for all your electronics like cell phones and lap tops... wayyyyyyyy over my head guys lol
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Post by spuds on Mar 2, 2014 10:26:14 GMT -6
Well I was actually talking about something on a much smaller scale lol just a lil one for all your electronics like cell phones and lap tops... wayyyyyyyy over my head guys lol Too late! LOL! Actually the small chargers rock,love em!GoalZero,while not cheap makes great quality chargers,are expandable and ideal for newbies and novices.Very fine quality.World class. www.goalzero.com/portable-solar-charger/
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Post by w8in4dave on Mar 4, 2014 13:21:56 GMT -6
Well I was actually talking about something on a much smaller scale lol just a lil one for all your electronics like cell phones and lap tops... wayyyyyyyy over my head guys lol Too late! LOL! Actually the small chargers rock,love em!GoalZero,while not cheap makes great quality chargers,are expandable and ideal for newbies and novices.Very fine quality.World class. www.goalzero.com/portable-solar-charger/Wow!! Foldable solar panel charger! cool!! Thats nice! Yea a bit pricy but nice!!
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Post by spuds on Mar 4, 2014 13:55:18 GMT -6
Yes nice,and they have an adapter kit that fits all kinds of products,I pods,etc.And enough of a solar panel to really do some decent charging.Saw them in person at a Costco demonstration and all Ive read online was verified,really well constructed.And modular,make it as big as you want,so cool.
Just bring your wallet,LOL,BUT it also will outlast you most likely,get what you pay for for sure.I hate buying cheap items that quit.More expensive in long run for that.IMO.
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Post by w8in4dave on Mar 5, 2014 8:21:13 GMT -6
It amazes me what they come up with! Yea adapter kit would be cool! Or eles what would you use it for? Hehe
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