Raymond Dias
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Video:HEAT WATER OFF GRID USING SOLAR POWER (PHOTOVOLTAICS)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill K May 11. 2 Replies

I know people have asked questions about using Solar excess to heat hot water. Here is a video from a YouTube channel I follow that talks about how he does it.Continue

DMSolar 145 watt panels on Amazon - $160 free shipping

Started this discussion. Last reply by richie Jul 5, 2012. 155 Replies

These are now available "Just Click Here" for 145 watt solar panels for $160 and free shipping.36pcs of 6"…Continue

Tags: DM, panels, Solar

Another Example of a DIY solar combiner box

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Dessauer May 2, 2012. 5 Replies

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Great read about an experience with installing an 8KW GTI system

Started this discussion. Last reply by hoopty_yo Jul 20, 2012. 2 Replies

I cam across a thread on another forum about a Grid Tie installation in Texas. It has a lot of detail about the installation:- inspector issues- installer issues- data logging- cost benefit of a…Continue

Tags: utility, monocrystalline, solar, tie, grid

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Raymond Dias commented on Mark S.'s photo
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solar_bill

"I would say instead of more panels to do more conservation. Much more cost effective."
Jun 3
Bill K replied to Raymond Dias's discussion Video:HEAT WATER OFF GRID USING SOLAR POWER (PHOTOVOLTAICS)
"I got it to play finally...very COOL!!"
May 11
Bill K replied to Raymond Dias's discussion Video:HEAT WATER OFF GRID USING SOLAR POWER (PHOTOVOLTAICS)
"I would have loved to watch that video, being I'm into the solar hot water thing....video wouldn't play...."
May 11
Raymond Dias replied to Vance Keaton's discussion Invertor to breaker box? in the group Advanced High Power Solar Group
"Sounds like you haven't built a place yet. If you build the house/cabin you might consider running as much off of the DC side as possible. Also in designing the house/cabin use passive heating and cooling ideas which will help reduce heating…"
May 10
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Video:HEAT WATER OFF GRID USING SOLAR POWER (PHOTOVOLTAICS)

I know people have asked questions about using Solar excess to heat hot water. Here is a video from a YouTube channel I follow that talks about how he does it.See More
May 9
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Raymond Dias replied to Thomas Matica's discussion System Voltages are Confusing Me
"The panels are rated for open voltage and max voltage. HF panels Open = 23.57 Max = 17.5 DM panels Open = 22.3 max = 18.7 When you series you double the voltage. The MPPT charge controller will take that higher voltage and convert it to the proper…"
Apr 29
Raymond Dias replied to Bill K's discussion DC Voltage Hot Water Heater Elements
"From what I have read a number of off grid users that have wind tur"
Apr 24
Raymond Dias replied to Vance Keaton's discussion Amp Meter hook up?
"let me clarify, how much solar? "
Apr 23
Raymond Dias replied to Vance Keaton's discussion Amp Meter hook up?
"Can you also specify what you have hooked up to the control box? "
Apr 23
Raymond Dias commented on Tim Personius's photo
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My VLA (Very Large Array)

"So before doing that i would recommend measuring the Voltage and Amps of the panels or get the specs. Reason being is that Hf panels are called 12 volt but they are rated 23.57v open voltage, 17.5v Maximum Power Voltage So why does this…"
Apr 18
Raymond Dias commented on Tim Personius's photo
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My VLA (Very Large Array)

"If these are 24 volt panels you may want to reconsider adding the HF panels. Adding the HF panels will reduce the voltage on these. When you parallel panels together they all will work at the lowest voltage of any panel. Check the voltage ratings…"
Apr 17
Raymond Dias commented on Tim Personius's photo
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Houston we have a green light!

"The MPPT 60 is a great CC. I have one as well."
Apr 17
Raymond Dias commented on Tim Personius's photo
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Remote meter in the house

"what is the stated rating of the panels for voltage and amps? is there a label on them somewhere"
Apr 17
Raymond Dias replied to Larry Nocella's discussion CONtroller CONfusion in the group Installing your new Harbor Freight 45 watt solar kit
"Quick google search for deep cycle Battery FAQ. To test your battery, fully charge it then disconnect everything from the battery. Let it rest for a few hours and use a voltmeter to check the voltage. The HF charge controllers are not very accurate…"
Apr 16
Raymond Dias replied to Larry Nocella's discussion CONtroller CONfusion in the group Installing your new Harbor Freight 45 watt solar kit
"When the sun is out the charge controller is taking the power and charging up the battery. in order to get the battery to a fully charged state it needs to reach the proper stage in the charging cycle. From the voltage description you are seeing he…"
Apr 16
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Installing your new Harbor Freight 45 watt solar kit

You bought the Harbor Freight 45 watt solar kit, now what? This is the place to come and get help setting up that new kit and taking the next step. No question is to basic, our great members will help you get started!See More
Apr 16
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Electricity usage trend - 4 years

Posted on June 12, 2012 at 3:37pm 1 Comment

I have been working on reducing my consumption for about 2 years now and in the last year have added solar to the mix. Below you will see the usage trends for my PG&E electric bill. Starting with the most recent and I highlight the highest month of that year.

From a high in Jun-July2009 of 1252kwh to a high in Jun-July2011 of 855 kwh. That's a reduction of 397 kwh. (Update) New lowest usage was the last bill May-June…

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Solar n00b - my experience with solar - PG&E bill Update

Posted on May 17, 2012 at 2:00pm 2 Comments

How it Started:

I started down the solar road looking for a way to have power while camping. I didn't want to use a generator due to noise so I began looking at various portable solar projects out there. There where lots of already packaged systems some small others more ambitious but they all had a high cost. I also didn't know a lot about solar itself other than the obvious 'sun shines on us during the day". I began reading blogs, doing searches and collecting links that held my…

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Comment Wall (4 comments)

At 5:41pm on July 27, 2011, Raymond Dias said…
Camping with my HF controller, inverter, and 2 85 watt panels
At 6:55pm on May 15, 2012, Brian Dessauer said…

check this out and see if it looks ok

At 7:06pm on May 15, 2012, Brian Dessauer said…

Half way through your blog...time to get kiddos to bed...look forward to reading it after work....looks like I have skipped a few of your headaches...meaning I read about them before I made them myself!...lol...great posting

At 12:56pm on May 19, 2012, W.R. Wahlquist said…

Mr. Ray

Bill from the woods of Minnesota here. I looked at a few of your graphs, looks like your doing well. I'm basically trying for the same here, and playing! I was wondering, I see 2 - 85 watt panels and talk of a few "H F's " . Is this all your using for those results? I'm up where the sun don't shine, MUCH. I have 1250 watts of panels and 1160 amp hours of battery, 2500 watt pure sine wave inverter. I'm generating about 5+ KW's a day now. I expect better in june / july, but then theres dember / january which here will yeild very little.

  Ultamately I guess what I'm asking is does the sun shine that much there? Or do you have panels Iv'e missed?

         Thank's Bill

      

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