Current Solar Electric Setup

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

Here is the current setup of Panels, Controller, Batteries, and estimated costs. 2 Deep cycle Marine Batteries. (Battery Warehouse $80.00 each).  Tip: see if blemishes are available (have scratches).  while writing this I called around and found some for $39.99 each. 4 5v 350mAh solar panels (harbor freight for $34.99 ea @ harbor freight) 1 [...]

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Getting up to speed

Monday, September 8th, 2008

It’s time I let everyone know how I got started, and where I am at. First, Harbor Freight was and probably still is having a sale on 5 Watt, 350mA solar panels. Usually $49.99 but for a while only $34.99.   http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=41144 A few days I went back later and purchased 3 more. I also got [...]

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