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["JPitts" <thepitts AT localnet.com>]

So Don any idea how many watts could be built for the  money he's talking 
about  ( 200 bucks)
or so ... how many batteries does it take for your 220 AH battery bank ? and 
do you store them
inside or outside ?

given the fact that I have 100 feet of metal roof oriented east and west 
which gets probable 8 hours direct sun,
I shouldn't have any problem having plenty of room for panels should I ?

? for Rob ......do you think diy panels are feasible, based on your research 
?

Jerry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Bowen" <don.bowen AT earthlink.net>
To: <homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Homestead] solar


> You will find that resistive loads (heating, cooking) and big power loads
> (Air Conditioning) get expensive fast with solar.
>
> For refrigerators and freezers that need constant power, start with the 
> most
> efficient you can find.  Size the battery bank to hold for as many days as
> you expect to be without sun then size the array accordingly.  It will get
> expensive.  And always keep in mind that a Watt you do not use is one you 
> do
> not have to buy.
>
> For starting out you may want to do the small loads first and work your 
> way
> up as you can afford it.  Solar is the more expensive way to generate
> electricity, wind power is cheaper, and hydro cheaper yet.
>
> I have 250 Watts of solar panels on the trailer and 220 AH battery bank.
> With the refrigerator on Propane I can go about a day and a half with no
> sun.
>
> Don Bowen  KI6DIU
> New ruralize pages, follow the link off http://www.ruralize.com
> http://www.braingarage.com/Dons/Travels/journal/Journal.html
>
>
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