Solar Panel Systems for Beginners - Pt 1 How It Works & How To Set Up
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In this video, I will show you in layman's terms how a solar panel system works and how to set one up in 2 different types of systems. This video is intended for beginners so obviously there is a lot more involved than I am explaining but this covers the basics to get started. I bought that 10 watt solar panel from Solar Blvd (http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels-&-Systems-12-Volt-Solar-Panels/c1_269/index.html). I got the charge controller cheap from Amazon (there are numerous brands and knock-offs). I also got the battery from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/ExpertPower%C2%AE-Rechargeable-Sealed-Battery-BLMFM12_7/dp/B003S1RQ2S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1415546997&sr=8-2&keywords=12v+sealed+battery). Everything in that video could cost between $70 and $150 depending on the products you buy and how good they are. I prefer cheap stuff for experiments so if I damage them I am not going to be too upset.
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Thanks so much😊👏👏
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If I'm traveling in a van can you put a link in your information box for like a 100 watt panel a good deep recycling battery and an inverter / and or controller together
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Yes will my inverter come with a built in controller? What is the difference can I use one without the other?
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Thank you , being I'm new to this its best then to store the solar in the battery can I use a marine battery with this method also then?
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thank you sir,, i learn much better on your vid.
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Whats the difference between a charge controller and a power inverter?
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The last section of this Video shows a 12V solar panel with Inverter.... Those that means Without a STORAGE medium and Solar Controller there is away to Get AC light using SOLAR PANEL AND INVERTER only.....
Also how do we determine the load capability of particular panel we are using -
can a 40 watt solar panel charge a 12v deep cell? if so how long if completely drained? I have to use a Cpap and I'm looking for an emergency back up.
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HI, i would like to know the maximum Current that a 12v 7ah (i guess that's the kind of battery you are using) battery can be charged with? Great video btw.
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Okay forgive my stupid Questions but I just want to be safe. I bought a second hand "kit" that had the Panels and the Charge Controller. I have the batteries and I am only using the system for heating and lighting in our barn during birthing if the electric goes out. So it is a back up ... But the charge controller has two lights and some usb ports for charging stuff. So my Question is this. I don't have an inverter yet ... But is it safe to use the usb ports and two lights that came with the kit without a Charge controller??? The lights plug with a Car Charger looking end ... Again you can tell I am a newbie so sorry for the simplistic question but don't want to burn my barn down either ... LOL
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what size is the solar because i.m solar back up kit
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can i go directly from the solar panel to the battery?
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Hi! Can I use other power source here, or is it basically just for solar panels?
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sir can i use solar panel 12v 10 watts to run charger controller 12 volt battery and 300 watts inverter?
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Can I make my own charge controller? And how?
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Thanks for the dumb down for mothers with students that have science problems! My daughter has a solar panel (uses a 6 volt battery) that has small alligator clips that needs to supply power to a man-made air conditioner 12 volt fan. We are learning about ac dc, power inverters..etc. Can she use only the 3000 inverter to connect to the solar panel? If so that means I have to change the ends of the solar panel alligator clips to Vinyl Insulated Ring Terminals or does she need a charge controller? If she gets a charge controller I still will have to change out the ends?The charge controller is to balance the voltage between dc item (solar panel for a 6 volt battery) and the ac item (small fan 12 volt fan). Her project must have the solar panel but we learned that we can run her small 12 volt fan (ac) with a lawn mover battery using a inverter. What do I need to do with the solar panel (6 volt alligator clip) to a small 12 volt fan. If it sounds like I barely know what I am talking about it's because I am walking on water trying not to fall in!
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Nice mate, you have answered some of my questions. Is it hard to run a solar systems to use for an outdoor reptile enclosure to keep a pond water pump running and provide power to a heat lamp which would be connected to a thermostat and a timer. So at night time or in colder temperatures the heat lamp will light up and area of the enclosure. Thanks again.
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Its an exvellent tutorial. Very nice example of a solar panel installation.
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clean energy thank you
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is it safe to use a 100 watt solar panel with a 12 volt 10 ah battery??? THank you so much
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