Posted by Eeyore on May 30, 2008, 7:16 am
Kitep wrote:
> "Eeyore" wrote
> > Kitep wrote:
> >
> >> I think you'll need some disconnect switches. You'll need one so you can
> >> turn off power from the panel.
> >
> > He said he didn't want to run AC to the shed.
> Sorry. That should read "solar panel".
OK.
Graham
Posted by Vaughn Simon on May 30, 2008, 6:12 am
> I think you'll need some disconnect switches. You'll need one so you can turn
> off power from the panel.
Here, I use an automotive style 2-pole flat connector rather than a
switch. The connector is appropriate to both the current load and the semi-damp
environment.
>You'll need another to turn off power from the battery.
Again, I see no reason for a switch, but I do have a fuse in the line which
serves as both my maintenance disconnect and as overcurrent protection.
Vaughn
Posted by bealiba on May 29, 2008, 7:06 pm
> I have been interested in setting up a small PV system to attach to a
> gardening shed to provide light and maybe a small fan and/or radio. I
> don't want to have to run power to the shed and I want to use this
> setup to test the waters for more PV independence down the road. What
> are the minimum items I will need to set up a small system, besides
> panels and batteries?
There is no need to test the water. Solar will run your shed, and yes,
it can even run your house.
Your best bet is to learn the correct formula for sizing and design of
systems.
As for the rest, panels - regulator - batteries - and an inverter if
you require 110/240 volts.
And don't forget some wiring skills.
Posted by Eeyore on May 29, 2008, 8:27 pm
bealiba@gmail.com wrote:
> There is no need to test the water. Solar will run your shed, and yes,
> it can even run your house.
At a vast cost of course.
Graham
Posted by bealiba on June 3, 2008, 1:31 am
wrote:
> beal...@gmail.com wrote:
> > There is no need to test the water. Solar will run your shed, and yes,
> > it can even run your house.
> At a vast cost of course.
> Graham
Depends on how wasteful you want to be.
> > Kitep wrote:
> >
> >> I think you'll need some disconnect switches. You'll need one so you can
> >> turn off power from the panel.
> >
> > He said he didn't want to run AC to the shed.
> Sorry. That should read "solar panel".
OK.
Graham