My tiny project in sunny Ecuador

[ecusolar]

Hi all

I didn't post for a year or so, just want to leave a feedback.

The panels have passed two years in action now, there have not been a single problem with them - neither the used gel batteries I bought.

All in one it was a good investment and a lot of fun, I use no other electrisity for my small distillery, the heat source is gas.

http://www.destileriabonanza.com

Wish all the very best

Joe

[russ]

Hi Joe - Good to hear from you!

Glad all is going well with your system.

Russ

[DeltaFox 25]

Joe,
I'm glad everything is holding up for you. Have you made any more? It's good to hear from you.

[aqa204]

Hello I have done my OEM 12VDC 5W LED bulbs, locally in Ecuador, I am located in Guayaquil.
If you need help with DC LED lighting, I have now a lot of experience with LEDs lighting both DC and AC.
I will try to attach an image.

[raesh]

Today arrived my Kill A Watt meter.

It's a very good tool, my 23" Samsung LCD screen is rated 108W but it only uses 70W.

The Sony laptop charger is 60W but when the battery is charged I could read 35W only.

My wife called me Mr. Watt-son today.

hi ecusolar i wish to build a tiny cell with in cheap material. any one has goods row for this .......rajesh

[ZARUS]

Here another photo of my first DIY panel in plain sun at 14:00 h (18V out).

The fan you see there is a 24 V cooling fan and it spinns from 6:30 to 18:30 h (Wow, 12 hours) when connected.

I took the decision not to cure this one with Sylguard (anyhow I have 8 more panels to built) as it will be a test panel for other additional aplications and measurements like heat inside etc.

what is your hours of sunlight?

[Txtinner]

Hi Ecosolar.

I'm just getting started with solar, and appreciate your project post.
I agree that building your own panels is not cost effective, but when your in remote areas, any power is better than no power.
I enjoyed reading your post, and can see the Engineering background in the details.
Hope your still posting here.

Txtinner

[nvirus]

Hello ecusolar,
very nice project.
Can you show any pictures of the installed panels after two years on service ?

[Txtinner]

Hi all,

I also would like to see pictures of your project if possible.

My project is ready for the next rain inspection to see if Phase I is complete, so I can start building internally.

Most of my work is posted on my Facebook page at txtinner