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

well thanks for the response, on the surface it appears to be cost 
effective.
I'll post any info I turn up.

Jerry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Smith" <rob.smith.work AT gmail.com>
To: <homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Homestead] solar


> "
> ? 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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