Howdy guys and gals(?), I am preparing to enter the world of off the grid power (kinda). I am working on a shed project, yes I am on grid and the estimated costs for running power to the shed--city ordinances require I hire a professional even though I am capable of doing it myself--are above the rough costs of going Solar; estimates range from $400 to $700. Another reason behind the idea to use solar is movability. If needed, I want to be able to relocate the shed without having to worry about disconnecting the feed from the house, and potentially needing to run new, or splice on, wire for the changed position.
My plan was to get the 45w system from HF...read that "friendly" thread, then I went back and read all of the reviews, and decided to go another route. I am using missouri wind and solar to design my layout. I am open to suggestions for other good sites to buy from.
Here is my plan for the shed's power usage. 1) I want lights--thinking simple DC lights--inside the shed, wired to a typical light switch.
2) I have a pole in the back near where the shed is to be placed, I want to put 2 floodlights on that pole--looking for rectangular dual light LED--which I haven't found what I am looking for quite yet--also wired to its own standard light switch so I can light my back yard from more than 1 direction for my kids to play later in the evening.
3) This is a wish more than need right now. I want to be able to have a single 120Vac outlet that I would like to power a small air compressor (1 HP, 10.5A, 3 gallon) to inflate kids bike tires, random balls, etc. That is the highest load I plan on having on there.
My plan was to get the 45w system from HF...read that "friendly" thread, then I went back and read all of the reviews, and decided to go another route. I am using missouri wind and solar to design my layout. I am open to suggestions for other good sites to buy from.
Here is my plan for the shed's power usage. 1) I want lights--thinking simple DC lights--inside the shed, wired to a typical light switch.
2) I have a pole in the back near where the shed is to be placed, I want to put 2 floodlights on that pole--looking for rectangular dual light LED--which I haven't found what I am looking for quite yet--also wired to its own standard light switch so I can light my back yard from more than 1 direction for my kids to play later in the evening.
3) This is a wish more than need right now. I want to be able to have a single 120Vac outlet that I would like to power a small air compressor (1 HP, 10.5A, 3 gallon) to inflate kids bike tires, random balls, etc. That is the highest load I plan on having on there.
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