"Good information Gene. Thank you for taking the time to write these tidbits of information to educate the members.
I am 49 years old and never knew what a shunt was until I started my education here on the forum.
CraigJ
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HEADLINE: Owner of Solar Powered Home Fights Neighbor's Trees, Gains Little Ground...
Started May 19, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Last summer, Mike Zwalley put a…Continue
Hmmmm... Where do I find old Batteries to turn in for cores???
Started this discussion. Last reply by Craig J Feb 7, 2012. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Here is my TIP to pass on to my fellow solar addicts!Recently I bought 4, 6 volt deep cycle Interstate batteries for my…Continue
12 Volt LED ceiling lighting solution?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Craig J Jan 15. 31 Replies 0 Likes
I am trying to find a 12 volt LED lighting solution for multiple rooms and hallways in my house. I dont want them to be a power hog or generate allot of heat but be bright enough so that if 2 or so…Continue
Florida City Builds Solar Farm
Started this discussion. Last reply by John J. Jan 22, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
This is about 40 miles from my house. They built the solar farm on some unused city land at an airport. Click on …Continue
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Craig J replied to hoopty_yo's discussion Let's talk DC components - Breakers , Fuses, Disconnects........."I was advised on the forum from the start to make sure EVERYTHING is fused to protect my system and more importantly my house.
For my wires coming in from the panels I have a disconnect and a fuse block before the charge controller.
(I only…"
Craig J replied to dave simmon's discussion DM Panel and Hydrogen Gen Unit"Question:
Is this one of the alternative energy sources for automobiles that the OIL GIANTS don't want to become a marketable reality so we the "sheeple" can stay dependent on their expensive fossil fuels…"
Craig J replied to dave simmon's discussion Harbor Freight 500 Watt Charge Controller Question"I have been using this controller for about a year with no performance issues.
I have never been anywhere near the 30 amp MAX so I don't know how it would hold up being maxed out day after day but, with my 2 HF kits (6…"
Craig J posted a videoJohn Howe's Solar Chain-Saw (and other inventions)
See a solar tractor, solar chain-saw, even a solar MG, all built by engineer John Howe of Maine.
Craig J replied to Craig J's discussion 12 Volt LED ceiling lighting solution?"I had a 100' roll of 12/2 stranded copper landscaping wire left over from another project.
I have 2 LED bulbs on each wire from the combiner box out to the pair of bulbs."
jjpaul replied to Craig J's discussion 12 Volt LED ceiling lighting solution?"Craig, what gauge wire did you use for your lighting? Thanks"
Craig J commented on Mike's photo
9 HF Panels
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I have 3 or 4 of these on my bench and I have one hard wired into my system that reads Volts / Amps coming in from the array before it gets to the Charge controller. They are about 5 bucks at HF. They have one for a few dollars more that has a…"
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