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[Rob Smith <rob.smith.work AT gmail.com>]

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

They certainly seem cheaper, but once you include the costs of the enclosure
that may change. Certainly being able to repair and replace sections of the
panel rather than the whole thing is great in terms of maintenance costs.
Although, I've really only started looking into this and don't have any type
of system up yet, so insert grain of salt here.

Rob


On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 5:13 PM, JPitts <thepitts AT localnet.com> wrote:

> 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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