Hi folks, cooling or ventilating your shed (or chicken coop, outbuilding) with a solar panel is a fun way to use solar power and learn new things in the process. I've been doing this for years and thought I'd make a video guide covering the topic. Plus, I'll show workbench footage of me building a new ventilation system for my main shed.
🟨 //// Links to fans and parts are listed at the end of description!
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If you store electronic devices or anything heat sensitive in your shed, keeping it cooler can be a wise choice.
This season I will also be using brushless DC fans to cool my sheds, and will cover that topic here. Also: solar panel sizing, amperage, exhaust and intake, PWM (pulse width modulation), DC DC converters, golf cart converters, car radiator fans, adding extra solar panels and more.
DC converters and PWM motor controllers are usually overrated. For example, they might claim the device can handle 10 amps, but in reality they can't survive that long term. A typical car radiator fan might pull 5-10 Amps, but running it at a lower speed will reduce the power draw. A DC ampmeter can be used to check if you're not sure how many amps the fan uses.
The hottest air in your shed is of course up high near the ceiling or roof. This super heated air sits up there as the shed gets hotter and hotter. What I suggest is to pressurize the shed with a fan so the hottest air is pushed out from the TOP of the shed, usually through vents up near the roof somewhere.
Some thought and design work may be required for your particular shed cooling situation, but this video will help you get started!
I will also show you my original and first shed cooling setup, which has served me well for years.
My main shed gets very hot midsummer, and I found that I was pushing my 12 inch radiator fan too hard during those months. So I will add more ventilation in the second window. For this project I chose to use brushless DC server and mining fans.
Cooling your shed with solar is a great way to learn about solar energy in a hands on and interesting way. Don't be afraid to give it a try, just be careful with those fan blades. I hope this video helps you out. If you have any questions or feedback, please be sure to let me know.
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Thanks for watching and I'll see you next time! DD
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12 Volt (10 / 12 / 14 / 16 inch) 90-120W car radiator fans amzn.to/3X34xUW
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Small 6 inch car radiator fan amzn.to/3KOXwlQ
/// Example brushless mining / server fans:
FOSA 12V 2.7A brushless DC cooling fan amzn.to/4035ADP
Antminer 12V brushless DC fan 4.5A amzn.to/3MAMGBk
SJ Brushless DC fan amzn.to/458UZez
My favorite brushless DC fan so far for shed ventilation and cooling is the SJ SG121238BS type of fan. It is a server or mining fan vs. normal computer fan. Unfortunately there are many copies and they may all work different. The version I have runs OK as low as 6 Volts and is very smooth, moving lots of air. They are worth a look. amzn.to/458UZez
/// Example Golf Cart DC converter:
JP Golf Cart DC-DC converter 24-36-48V to 12V (120W) amzn.to/3UpqrA9
/// Example DC converters:
XINGYHENG 5A DC-DC Buck Converter (small fans or low power setting only) amzn.to/3zPOdf3
D-FLIFE CC-CV-DC Converter amzn.to/3nZsuyB
/// Example PWM motor controllers:
RioRand 30A PWM amzn.to/3zPJ3Q9
HiLetGo 10A PWM amzn.to/3MAlr9Z
PWM motor controller with display amzn.to/400LSbJ
/// Solar panels:
HQST 100 Watt solar panel amzn.to/3KOvzt3
Renogy 30/50/100 Watt solar panels amzn.to/40kGpws
/// Cabling and connectors:
MC4 extension cable with un-terminated ends amzn.to/4ao17AF
Landscape cable - suitable for single 50w panel install amzn.to/4bOnWPn
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