Well, it seems I have found the proper forum for the project I mentioned in my introduction.
I am building a shed that I wish to have lit as well as some flood lights for my back yard. Connecting to the grid is actually the high cost choice due to city regulations--certified electrician, work permit, etc.
I have crunched the numbers based on estimated usage found a nice calculator here: load calculator, I need the following: 100w panel, 10 amp charger, 35AH battery. thanks to this: off-grid calculator
I plan on using this kit from Missouri Wind and Solar with
one of these batteries: this from walmart (slightly cheaper with free shipping) or this which has a $95 shipped price tag.
For circuit protection, I am thinking of getting an automotive fuse block to cover power from the panel, and then power from the battery to the lights. I just need to get blade terminals for the wires.
right now, I am just unsure what gage wires I will need for CC to battery. Thoughts so far?
I am building a shed that I wish to have lit as well as some flood lights for my back yard. Connecting to the grid is actually the high cost choice due to city regulations--certified electrician, work permit, etc.
I have crunched the numbers based on estimated usage found a nice calculator here: load calculator, I need the following: 100w panel, 10 amp charger, 35AH battery. thanks to this: off-grid calculator
I plan on using this kit from Missouri Wind and Solar with
one of these batteries: this from walmart (slightly cheaper with free shipping) or this which has a $95 shipped price tag.
For circuit protection, I am thinking of getting an automotive fuse block to cover power from the panel, and then power from the battery to the lights. I just need to get blade terminals for the wires.
right now, I am just unsure what gage wires I will need for CC to battery. Thoughts so far?
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