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Hi everyone,
As some of you know I did a post on Installing my first solar system. I kept it all 12 volts to keep
things simple. since then I have been experimenting with an inverter and every kind of 110 volt bulb
that I could get my hands on. I was really surprised at how long I can get a 110 volt bulb to run on
one 12 battery. So I'm thinking that I might add a little to the system and run some regular house
lights, computer, TV, and get the set up ready for a super efficient refrigerator that I might pick up
later. Now this might be a month or so before I even get started and I will do another post on this
project. (I want to get an independent water system done before I start this project)
Also I think I have found a way to pump the water out of my well and eliminate the storage for
huge drinking water using the solar setup.
So,, I would like to know would there be any interest in a post like this?
And if you have any questions or ideas on this it would be great to get some input and ideas now
I plan on tying in to the existing wiring at the fuse box and some help might be needed there.
And I just got a killer deal on two 235 watt solar panels they are for grid tie in but I have been spending
some time reading and talk to some experts on the phone and if it is done right with the correct inverter
they could be converted into two really strong off grid panels so I'm even thinking of setting them up as a
separate system for the heavy stuff. - just Kicking around some different ideas for now--
That's where you guys come on,,,, The appreciate all the ideas and help on the past project
Questions or input?
As some of you know I did a post on Installing my first solar system. I kept it all 12 volts to keep
things simple. since then I have been experimenting with an inverter and every kind of 110 volt bulb
that I could get my hands on. I was really surprised at how long I can get a 110 volt bulb to run on
one 12 battery. So I'm thinking that I might add a little to the system and run some regular house
lights, computer, TV, and get the set up ready for a super efficient refrigerator that I might pick up
later. Now this might be a month or so before I even get started and I will do another post on this
project. (I want to get an independent water system done before I start this project)
Also I think I have found a way to pump the water out of my well and eliminate the storage for
huge drinking water using the solar setup.
So,, I would like to know would there be any interest in a post like this?
And if you have any questions or ideas on this it would be great to get some input and ideas now
I plan on tying in to the existing wiring at the fuse box and some help might be needed there.
And I just got a killer deal on two 235 watt solar panels they are for grid tie in but I have been spending
some time reading and talk to some experts on the phone and if it is done right with the correct inverter
they could be converted into two really strong off grid panels so I'm even thinking of setting them up as a
separate system for the heavy stuff. - just Kicking around some different ideas for now--
That's where you guys come on,,,, The appreciate all the ideas and help on the past project
Questions or input?