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This is how I set my tool shed up with solar power
I will try to list everything here, most of what I got was from Amazon.
$107 HQST 100 Watt,12 Volt Solar Panel (amzn.to/2UVRrNb) (affiliate link)
$20 Charge Controller from Amazon (amzn.to/3sSKNnA) (affiliate link)
$90 1000W Power Inverter amzn.to/3yohXwn) (affiliate link)
I went overkill for most on this, but I wanted to power a chainsaw if needed, otherwise you would only need to put in $37 for something really good (amzn.to/3gJtXT9) (affiliate link)
$11 Battery to inverter cables (amzn.to/3zlE0oN) (affiliate link)
$64 35AH 12V Deep Cycle Battery (amzn.to/3jrp1Eq) (affiliate link)
$14 12V LED lights (amzn.to/3ykhiw0) (affiliate link)
$5 light wiring (amzn.to/3yAQZ4Z) (affiliate link)
$6 Switch (amzn.to/3Dr5Gv2) (affiliate link)
$38 Solar Panel Wires (amzn.to/3kvLO0V) (affiliate link)
$13 Battery Cables (amzn.to/3zpYm0b) (affiliate link)
$16 Conduit Pipe (www.homedepot.c...)
$17 Unistrut (www.homedepot.c...)
$13 For the Satellite Mount: (amzn.to/3t316OM) (affiliate link)
Then figure $20 for various nuts an bolts.
So for me it came out to about $434, but considering that I paid high for my inverter, and over paid on cables/wire (you can use cheaper cables, but I went with the pre-set ones for convenience), you could do it for just over $350.
After I set it up, I added fuses to the system, see that here:
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@jimdavis8804 5 лет назад

Great Setup. I have a solar shed set up too. It runs three T.V’s and fans as well as Lights. We primarily set it up for Storms in Florida.

@jimdavis8804 5 лет назад

Frankg718215 Martella I bought my panels from Renogy. At @$100 each. I have eight panels. The inverter is from Wendy Nations. 1100 wats remote controlled. $189.00. Charge controller is a Pwm sun saver 60. $200.

@haljasonfoster2169 6 лет назад

That was the simplest easy to follow video on the subject I have ever seen!

@pastardicus 3 года назад

Agree!

@justaleksithings6002 4 года назад

Just did a little video about building a small scale solar power system and wanted to see what other people have built. This looks simple and really good!

@wondreel 2 года назад

I got list in the description thank you can’t believe for let’s say $$400 or less you have nice Solar setup now I can see powering led lights, what about small flour fan, charging phone, possibly tv, etc

@troyyarbrough 2 года назад

I know this video is pretty old, but to save a newbie from making a mistake, please be sure you connect the charge controller to your battery bank BEFORE connecting the solar panel leads to it. If not you run the risk of burning out your charge controller.

@aaragon6866 3 года назад

Nice video! Did you know that pvc pipe will degrade if exposed to sunlight for a long period of time? A good option is electrical galvanized conduit which is inexpensive.

@robnesha4561 3 года назад

Exactly what I needed without all the fluff. Thanks!

@burrheadjr 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@standandeliver8376 2 года назад

A post hole digger! I didn't know such a thing existed. My life is now complete.

@timforrest1875 6 лет назад

From a engineering standpoint. Nice work!!!

@toddbraun 4 года назад

Thank you for the details on the parts purchased. Very helpful!

@PINACI 5 лет назад

You should fit a circuit breaker or fuse between the batter and inverter. For example if you are using a 1000w inverter then use a 100amp breaker, 1500w inverter then use a 150amp breaker or fuse etc. The wire looks thick enough but it's best to keep the inverter as close to the battery bank as possible to limit any voltage drop.

@burrheadjr 5 лет назад

You are right, take a look: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GRKcZEIWihg.html

@Blober112 4 года назад

Looks good buddy, I would have drilled a hole through the wall at the bottom near the battery and ran my cables that way. It would be more water tight and look nicer. Other than that great work

@markecklund3125 5 лет назад

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for... I hope you don't mind me borrowing every aspect of your buildout...

@mitchgrant7385 3 года назад

How’d it go? Considering doing it myself

@markecklund3125 3 года назад

@@mitchgrant7385, if your question is directed to me, I went a less expensive route. All I really wanted was some interior lighting. I grabbed the 100 watt solar kit from Harbor Freight and two of their 35 Ah batteries. There's a couple of 12 v bulbs plugged in to the regulator and for general lighting that is fine. I also have one of their Jupiter 1000w inverters in case I need the odd corded 120vac appliance or tool. IF I ever want a little more power, I think I will upgrade the panels etc.

@fredminpin 4 года назад

Very cool build idea. Would love to have a set up like that. May have to plan on it for a future project. Thanks for sharing!

@gsrjaycee4521 Год назад

That's cool I want to buy a solar panel kit and run lights outside with a few batteries to store the power that way they can run the motion sensor security lights all night and in the day time charge the batteries also make a 12 volt switch like that with leds

@pedromanuelcastorena8525 3 года назад

Simple, straightforward, and very well explained. Thank you!

@trevcannon 4 года назад

That's a really nice set up that is, so simple when you're shown it like this video :D

@willwade1101 2 года назад

I don't dig holes for those pipe, I just get them longer then needed and drive them into the ground so that what I want sticking out is left. If I need 8 feet sticking out I drive a 12 footer 4 feet into the ground and I haven't had any problems with them loosening up.

@rodneywilkerson9854 5 лет назад

Harbor Freight has an entire 100 watt kit for $149.00

@snn9019 5 лет назад

Home Depot has the Tuff Shed's down here that are all made of nice wood. They want nearly $4,000 for one of them. The city where I live only allows sheds to be no larger than 10x10. If I ever get one, I plan to insulate it and make fill the roof full of solar panels and put the wall unit A/C in it, or at least fans for ventilation. I am looking to do this in the distant future. I would still love to have a shed. We need the space. I don't like cheap sheds. I want one that I can convert into a room.

@stevejonas1153 Год назад

Excellent video with really good explanations. Thank you!

@handytbutler7380 2 года назад

helpful hint, next time you put a pipe in the ground like that, get a post hammer and just pound it straight down. soooo much easier than what you did , great job on the build though. I am thinking of doing a similar project....

@fourzerofour7860 7 лет назад

Nice work. I wish I had your craftsmanship skills. Anything I try to build looks like a drunk 5 year old did it. :P

@burrheadjr 7 лет назад

Four ZeroFour Thanks!

@Crystal-hk2pm 5 лет назад

I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about build your own solar power system india try Magonsi Solar System Expert ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my cousin got great success with it.

@rebellucy5610 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I want to do something similar. Nice to have FREE power!

@brownsrvlifecampground9322 2 года назад

You made a very helpful video keep up the good hard work

@burrheadjr 2 года назад

Thanks

@CherokezPittman 8 месяцев назад

Wow, what a great video! I really value quality family time outdoors as well. If you're into camping and outdoor adventures, I highly recommend checking out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. With its massive capacity, powerful output, and fast recharging, it's perfect for keeping your devices and appliances running during extended trips. Plus, its waterproof design ensures it can handle any adventure, rain or shine!

@junredondo0319 6 лет назад

SIMPLE BUT I LEANED A LOT. THANKS

@burrheadjr 6 лет назад

jun Redondo glad it was helpful

@tomanderson2950 5 лет назад

Hmm. When I get out of prison this could be useful.

@nickgennady 3 года назад

Are you out yet?

@robertleonard1795 3 года назад

Are you out of prison yet?

@irmatorres5306 2 года назад

Still not out yet?

@leviteapparel 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏿

@karollisa7022 Год назад

Are you paroled yet? Need us to put in a good word for you? 😂

@forbaldo1 2 года назад

the pole doesn't need to go 3 ft deep the concrete does. 1pc of reo welded to pole 300mm deep 500 deep hole . ps bolted to the top of the pad is best for modification or disposal .nice tidy work

@CrazyRev 2 года назад

I suspect that the pole should be vertical, rather than "level" (which would, surely, suggest "horizintal"! :-)

@kevinbreaux6769 3 года назад

Nice install

@jamesbond2603 5 лет назад

Very nice, I plan to do the same however because of our harsh winters my deep cycle battery, controlle,r and inverter will be inside my house.

@wondreel 2 года назад

I like can turn on lights but want be able to power other devices or other things also

@nunyabusiness863 3 года назад

Nice setup thanks for posting!

@snn9019 5 лет назад

You can run a wall unit AC in your shed/workshop. I am currently testing this on my channel.

@burrheadjr 5 лет назад

I would need a bigger battery if I wanted an AC unit to run on it

@snn9019 5 лет назад

@@burrheadjr Look at my channel and look how long I ran mine on only 4 batteries and 2 solar panels. I was shocked how long it was able to run.

@houndsmanone4563 5 лет назад

Nicely done.

@williamgreen9748 4 года назад

Thank you

@michaelwalker9795 3 года назад

My question is, could you have just placed the solar panels on the roof of the shed instead of the a-hole and pipe method?

@burrheadjr 3 года назад

Yes, I could absolutely drill into the roof and mount it there. However, If you put it on the roof, keeping it cleaned off will be a little bit harder, because you need to get a ladder. Also, if it is on the roof, making adjustment to the tilt will be a little bit tougher too. The mount that allow you to adjust the panel tilts on rooftops are a bit pricey, and with the pole, I could get away with using uni-strut and a satellite dish mount. I also liked that I didn't have to worry about accidentally causing a leak on roof shed. Overheating can be an issue to roof mount set ups too if the mount does not allow enough air to get under the panel, I don't have to worry about that at all on the pole. In my case, I also get a slightly sunnier position on the pole, because the shadows of the trees around the house cover the roof first.

@sherrylkeith9695 4 года назад

very accurate plans for something like that I found on Avasva

@stormlewis3039 5 лет назад

Well done

@AlainaMartinLe 4 года назад

Simple I like that!

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

;)

@vdub6873 5 лет назад

The wire for lights running from the control box or power inverter...great video

@burrheadjr 5 лет назад

It is actually from the charge controller, I may have said it wrong on the video

@AlfonsoPerezBorroto Год назад

excellent! why you didnt place the panel in the roof?

@knoxrunner Год назад

Genius

@nore8141 Год назад

Cool setup thanks 🙏

@dabforge5731 6 лет назад

Series-parallel batteries and ur good to go bud

@1dashcamboatsandcars 2 года назад

Nice setup.

@kennethl5886 4 года назад

I'm no electrician but isn't 100W solar panel a bit overkill for a couple 4.5W LEDs? I'm looking to do almost the exact same thing but was thinking of using a cheaper 25W or 40W panel. Would that not work too? Maybe you also want to use the power for other sources. Great setup though.

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

That would work too, mine is overkill for just lights. I planned to be using the power outlets more often than I do, but I can plug in things if I want. I am also planning on adding a USB powered fan for the summer, that I will plug into the charge controller USBs. I can also charge my phone there.

@stacky512a 2 года назад

100w panel is probably the minimum for a 70 amp hour deep cycle battery.

@bluvision79 6 лет назад

Great build. How come you didn't mount the panel to the roof?

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

A couple of reasons. If you put it on the roof, keeping it cleaned off will be a little bit harder, because you need to get a ladder. Also, if it is on the roof, making adjustment to the tilt will be a little bit tougher too. The mount that allow you to adjust the panel tilts on rooftops are a bit pricey, and with the pole, I could get away with using uni-strut and a satellite dish mount. Overheating can be an issue to roof mount set ups too if the mount does not allow enough air to get under the panel, I don't have to worry about that at all on the pole. Putting it on a pole also means I don't need to drill into the roof. In my case, I also get a slightly sunnier position on the pole, because the shadows of the trees around the house cover the roof first.

@DiversifiedPrepper 3 года назад

Nice ⚒🤓👊🏼

@mrdetails362 5 лет назад

Says make sure it dont slide and the pole slides 😂😂

@NRH117 3 года назад

Very nice, Thanks

@be236 Год назад

Nice and simple setup.. Will you be adding more batteries than just that one there?

@StreetKingz4Life 5 лет назад

Wow! i love your shed settings both outside & inside i must say it is better than some house,lol,,,,say buddy how bright in reality through your eyes the leds lights really are & how long it may last throughout the night?

@burrheadjr 5 лет назад

The LEDs take up such little power, I could probably keep them on all the time, and the solar would replenish .

@starlondon7547 3 года назад

Great idea!

@MosaicHomestead 3 года назад

If its just for lights, why not go with 12v light bulbs that will run day and night with no inverter?

@burrheadjr 3 года назад

The lights I have actually are 12V. I misspoke when I said the wires came from the inverter, they come directly from the charge controller

@MosaicHomestead 3 года назад

@@burrheadjr I'm building a shed right now ,So I'm checking out videos to see all types of builds and ideas, I have already built lots of solar systems, including a 12v rain 🌧 harvesting system with a 12v pumping system that provides water off grid to my home...I love 12v systems, I personally believe they can be improved to do a lot more.

@robertthi7532 5 лет назад

Very nice simple video and tutorial. Question with battery and equipment surrounding by wood any chance it could cause a fire?

@burrheadjr 5 лет назад

YES, however it is actually probably better to be surrounded by wood then metal. Metal breaking off and touching the battery if it fell just right could cause a short and lead to disaster. But yes, fire is always a concern anytime electricity is involved. Check out this follow up video to see the steps I took to help reduce the chances for a fire: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GRKcZEIWihg.html

@robertthi7532 5 лет назад

Very nice. One more question please......u think it's legal to install 200watts on rooftop? If now I will order mine very soon.

@burrheadjr 5 лет назад

@@robertthi7532 I would be shocked if there was any state of country that made that illegal. Should be fine. I have seen vans with 400watts on the roof. And there is another video of a shed on youtube that is 400+ watts.

@MrRyanlipp1980 3 года назад

What if u don’t use the lights or other things often . Don’t deep cycle batteries need to be used (drained) often and recharged? Is it ok if they just stay charged up all the time .

@leitheoleu5451 2 года назад

Why not install on top of the roof

@cloutgod2888 3 года назад

i’d you have the power inverter on and say an extension cord with it on nothing plugged in is it using electricity or can it just sit there idle, or enough electricity to drain your battery much

@MrKfq269 4 года назад

Nice set up. I'm thinking of going solar with my shed. If only for lighting. Where did you get your gutters? I'm looking to install gutters or mini gutters on my shed as well.

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

My gutters are full size gutters that I got from Home Depot. They are light weight, made of plastic.

@wondreel 2 года назад

How many hours can leave lights on

@mitchgrant7385 3 года назад

My inverter has an alarm sounding and is flashing red/green. What’s wrong with it? I think I have exactly the same set up as you do.

@burrheadjr 3 года назад

Running too many devices on it, running on low voltage, or maybe your inverter has a safety feature built in indicating that it is time to replace the battery That is all I can think of

@chrissalinas5657 2 года назад

how many things can you run on that set up...

@suataydemir9144 4 года назад

charge controller enters 6-millimeter cable... How did you tie this thick wire? Thanks

@wondreel 2 года назад

Is there a another type of battery besides the one you used to get a connection I don’t like that type of battery especially if plan to put in tiny house living space

@burrheadjr 2 года назад

Yes, there are tons of batteries that you can use, just make sure that it is a deep cycle battery. The one I picked is somewhat light duty, it is 35Amp Hours. For a tiny house set up, you may want a bigger battery, and a few more solar panels.

@wondreel 2 года назад

@@burrheadjr got it thank you probably need probably at least two more panals for tiny house

@burrheadjr 2 года назад

@@wondreel Try using a calculator like this to help size your system for your project: unboundsolar.com/solar-information/offgrid-calculator

@lukewilliamson3080 2 года назад

Do you think your solar panel and battery could run 10 LED soffit lights in the UK ?

@josesantana9044 5 лет назад

Would this system work to power laptops consistently while they are on? Both night and day ? Maybe if I also add a wind turbine for those non sunny days

@burrheadjr 5 лет назад

You would have to check the specs of the laptop to know exactly, but I would imagine you would need to upgrade the solar panel or add more panels, and upgrade the battery from the one that i have. But if those parts are upgraded (maybe also sine wave inverter), you could have laptops running on it fairly consistently. Unless you had a stretch of cloudy days in a row while you were also using the laptops, then you would just need to curb your use until the sun recharges the batteries.

@michaelpollina8034 4 года назад

Question, my shed is 192sf . It’s for my wife as a small she shed. Her power requirements are 2 led shop lites a window ac unit small frig. Maybe 4-6 120v outlets( maybe) do you thing this unit is ok or something a little bigger.

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

AC units take up a LOT of power. The LEDs take very little power. A fridge really depends, but if you get Dometic efficient fridge (they look like coolers), replace the AC unit with a small efficient fan, and use LEDs I would say that with that usage alone, assuming the fridge runs 24 hours a day, and the fan and lights are getting used maybe 4 hours a day, that those things alone would mean that you would want a 50 Amp Hour Battery, and to be able to recharge that, you probably need 3 100 Watt solar panels. That doesn't take into account any usage from the outlets, and that would depend on what you wanted to run off those. So you would need to increase from there. Those are just rough estimates though.

@michaelpollina8034 4 года назад

burrheadjr thank you for your help

@carlsmith3709 6 лет назад

just wonder how long could you run lets say the lights and a small fan in the night off the fully charged battery before it would die? any idea?

@burrheadjr 6 лет назад

If the lights and fan were on 8 hours a day, and the fan and the lights were 5 watt, 12v appliances, I would think that both should be able to run that long, and have the battery recharged every day assuming a clear day.

@GCE-TV 5 лет назад

How did you connect the inverter to the light switch? And how long can it stay on for??

@burrheadjr 5 лет назад

I actually misspoke, I connected light switch between the charge controller and the lights. I would imagine they could stay on all day. These LEDs take very little power, though they may struggle in the winter when there is less sun to recharge the battery.

@majida70 4 года назад

What type of wire did you use?

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

@@majida70 The Wire from the Solar Panel to the Charge Controller is a Renogy 30Ft 10 AWG Solar Panel and Controller Connector Adaptor Wire with MC4 clips at the end. The wire from the charge controller to the batter is a RENOGY 8ft. 10 AWG Wire with battery terminal loops at one end. The wire from the battery to the charge controller is a pair of InstallGear 5 AWG Gauge 2ft Battery cables And the light wiring is Wire 22-Gauge Parallel Wire Expand the description to see all the parts I used, with links and prices

@ew6720 4 года назад

you need specified more sir. so on wires so

@tashrayt4398 2 года назад

Hi there, great video! Question: if I wanted to run a few power tools such as a bench grinder and mitre saw, do you recommend getting a different control charger, battery, and inverter? I figured I would need a 2500W inverter but wasn’t sure about the control charger and battery. Thank you.

@tashrayt4398 2 года назад

Or would I need some massive battery power perhaps?

@philhode5104 3 года назад

Is that 1 cable to eact light

@xxxGETTSOMExxx 5 лет назад

If I have a small 115v a/c unit that would be running all day almost everyday (south Texas)..... would I have to change out that 12v battery??

@burrheadjr 5 лет назад

You will probably need a bigger 12V battery than I have, and more than 1 solar panel to keep the battery charged. The size of the battery and the number of panels that you need would demand on how much power the AC unit would take. Just a rough estimate, would be that you would need an 700AH battery, and 15 solar panel (at 100Watts each) to accomplish that. (AC units are power hogs).

@richardlewis5254 5 лет назад

Have you put a earth rod in, and 30milamp rcd protection ha ha

@oldbloke135 4 года назад

Why didn't you just put the panel on the roof? It's in almost the same orientation anyway.

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

A couple of reasons. It is easier to clean on the pole It gets less shade over on the pole. The pole with the satellite mount was actually easier to install then the roof. On the pole, I can change the angle from season to season to match the sun On the pole, I don't have to worry about botching a roof install and causing a leak. The advantage of the roof mount would be that it looks better, and that is about it.

@digimanify 4 года назад

Where didn’t you get the panel?

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

I got it on Amazon, in the description, I linked where I got everything

@phreebeere 6 лет назад

what size cables are you running into your charge controller? I have the same controller, and I know they can only handle up to size 10. thanks!!

@burrheadjr 6 лет назад

saint somewhere they are 10AWG

@phreebeere 6 лет назад

thank!!

@kylebaird8538 3 года назад

How many wattage is the power inverter?

@sebastrianw.4673 4 года назад

Do you think if I get two 100 watts mono panels and four batteries just like in your video, I can run LED lights, flat screen TV, and a fan most of the day with good sunlight?

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

I think you could, if you got a really good energy efficient TV. I am just guessing that if you got a 19 inch LED TV, with 4 35a/h batteries, that you could run it for 12 hours. I wouldn't try anything above a 32 inch. LED lights and Small fans can be run with minimal power. But then you need to think what are you playing on the TV? DVD players, Roku, and other things will increase energy usage. But using an Antenna shouldn't. So I think as long as you are picking energy efficient devices, and are keeping an eye on usage and recharging, you could. But you may need a day or so every now and then as recharge only days if you find you are using up too much. Don't drain those batteries below 50%.

@sebastrianw.4673 4 года назад

@@burrheadjr thanks brother

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

@@sebastrianw.4673 Sure thing, keep us updated on your project

@sebastrianw.4673 4 года назад

@@burrheadjr if I decide to go forth with it I will. Thanks again

@fishblue70 3 года назад

How long will last the batterie if you use the ac power for regular lights not leds tnx

@burrheadjr 3 года назад

Theoretically, weather I use AC or DC power shouldn't make TOO much of a difference. The big difference will be using regular incontinence bulbs vs LED lights. Running a couple standard 60 watt bulbs would last just under a couple of hours before I would want to shut it off to prevent the battery from getting below half way.

@fishblue70 3 года назад

burrheadjr so your inverter don’t have a safety to turn it off before drain the batterie? Tnx for answer

@burrheadjr 3 года назад

@@fishblue70 The power inverter does have a switch to turn it off and on, you can see me hit it at about 4:00. If nothing is plugged into the inverter, the power drain is minimal. It will drawn some power, but not much.

@fishblue70 3 года назад

burrheadjr tnx

@TLYRIDER 6 лет назад

Does the extender cables positive and negative are connected red to black and black to red (reverse)?

@burrheadjr 6 лет назад

I think it did, I remember there being something odd like that, but at the same time, the clips could only go in one way, so there was no issue.

@keithcastleberry3993 4 года назад

Can you run the DC lights and the AC inverter at the same time? Looking to power up with AC voltage a heat tape for water linexand a heat lamp only below 35F.

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

You can, BUT, if you are planning to run any appliences that are designed to create heat, watch out, they will draw a lot of power, will push your inverter to the limits, and will drain your battery quick. Either make sure you have a huge solar system (inverter, battery, panels to recharge, think gauge wires) or skip the heating appliences

@keithcastleberry3993 4 года назад

@@burrheadjr well that is the whole purpose of the project. Trying to eliminate running 300 feet of number 4 wire from house panel to back of property. Want to set up chicken coupe and run. Need to have a heat trace to keep waterline from freezing and a modest heat lamp inside coupe only when under 35F. Not sure how to load calculate this, size wiring, inverter size etc. Hoping to use low wattage 12 Vdc LED light in shed, run and one in coupe that would only be on for 10 min if back there after dark.

@stelthcamo357 5 лет назад

What's kind of lights are you using

@beefchicken 7 лет назад

Nice work! One question: why not stick the panel on the roof?

@burrheadjr 7 лет назад

A couple of reasons. If you put it on the roof, keeping it cleaned off will be a little bit harder, because you need to get a ladder. Also, if it is on the roof, making adjustment to the tilt will be a little bit tougher too. The mount that allow you to adjust the panel tilts on rooftops are a bit pricey, and with the pole, I could get away with using uni-strut and a satellite dish mount. Overheating can be an issue to roof mount set ups too if the mount does not allow enough air to get under the panel, I don't have to worry about that at all on the pole. In my case, I also get a slightly sunnier position on the pole, because the shadows of the trees around the house cover the roof first.

@RichardDeal 7 лет назад

You really need to consider adding fuses and that inverter is quite a bit too large for your battery. put the battery in a battery box and protect ANY unfused leads to prevent arc flash accidents. There should be no need to clean it or tilt it. you are going to have some galvanization corrosion between the aluminum frame of the PV module and the steel struts. You should consider putting some insulating material between them.

@FreedomMinister05 6 лет назад

My question is how did you get that thick wire into them tiny holes in charge controller? Modify?

@burrheadjr 6 лет назад

The inputs in the charge controller are big enough for the thick wire without modification.

@keningram2781 6 лет назад

Shouldn't the battery be outside of the shed so you don't breathe the lead acid fumes ?

@burrheadjr 6 лет назад

It is a sealed AGM (Absorbent glass mat) lead acid battery. It should be safe for indoor changing so long as it isn't punctured.

@abulmousse 4 года назад

but where is the sun in this video !??? :P

@colejared1788 6 лет назад

Where did u get ur shed

@burrheadjr 6 лет назад

It was actually assembled through a kit from Home Depot

@Flippajuanito 4 года назад

Where did you get tis kit?

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

It really isn't a kit, I bought each piece individually. If you look at the description, you can see all the pieces I got, most were from Amazon.

@michaelkks 3 года назад

A couple hours to dig 3 feet? Your crazy

@TheJdiddy65 4 года назад

Could I do this same setup but add a second battery in parallel? Or would I need a bigger solar system?

@burrheadjr 4 года назад

I think you could do it. The battery will allow you to use power, the solar recharges that power. So there is no requirement that big battery banks need a lot of solar, it will just take longer to recharge. An example of where that may be helpful, is if you have a shed where you use it heavily for 1 day, but only once a week, or once a month, so that the single panel has plenty of time to recharge the large battery bank. If however, you will be using it often, then you will want more panels, enough to recharge your usage in the time that you plan on using it again. You will have to crunch the numbers to see what that will exactly come out to, but it will all depend on what you are looking for.

@stacky512a 2 года назад

double the solar panel wattage to the amp hours of your battery(s).

@BLocke88 3 года назад

What gauge wire did you use that runs from battery to light switch

@burrheadjr 3 года назад

I think you are talking about the small wire that actually come from the Charge controller, and then run to the switch, which then goes to the lights. That is a 22 gauge wire: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JT1CEE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@marioreinoso9145 Год назад

What kind of solar panel

@burrheadjr Год назад

HQST 100 Watt,12 Volt Solar Panel, see more details in the link in the description

@wondreel 2 года назад

How much is the Solar total hookup cost

@burrheadjr 2 года назад

For me it came out to about $434, I overpaid for some of the items (buying heavier duty items than I actually needed), so I would normally say you could get it for less if you wanted, but with the crazy inflation, who knows. Take a look at the description to see the exact items that I bought (just keep in mind that you can pick different items for a better price).

@wondreel 2 года назад

@@burrheadjr I see do you have list of items I need to buy you have something that looks like it will work nice setup

@robscott5105 3 года назад

Plumb not level

@rubenvilla9888 3 года назад

How much did you pay and could you run 3 lights

@burrheadjr 3 года назад

For me it came out to about $434, but considering that I paid high for my inverter, and over paid on cables/wire (you can use cheaper cables, but I went with the pre-set ones for convenience), you could do it for just around $350. I am sure I could have gotten 3 lights, some setups use 6 smaller lights. The lights don't use that much power if they are LEDs, so adding more lights would not be too much of a problem. Click on the description for links and prices for everything I used.

@blanktitle198 6 лет назад

Just south? No degrees to the right/ left, just south?

@burrheadjr 6 лет назад

Yes, due South. That will get you get the most hours of sun. Unless you have a motor that will follow the sun as it moves through the sky OR if you live in the southern hemisphere (in which case you point it due north).

@blanktitle198 6 лет назад

burrheadjr thank you

@stelthcamo357 6 лет назад

What kind of lights are you using

@burrheadjr 6 лет назад

Led 12v lights, check the description for the link in Amazon