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Help: Small Solar Panel for a shed?
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:20 am
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:20 am
I have a small shed/workshop in my back yard that doesn't have any electricity. Would it be possible to set up a small solar panel? Really all I would need to run is a light bulb and maybe the charger for my batteries.
Is this possible?
How big of a panel would I need?
How much would it cost?
Thanks in advance
Is this possible?
How big of a panel would I need?
How much would it cost?
Thanks in advance
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Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:25 am to GeauxxxTigers23
Not sure about solar panel. But it would seem if you are mainly concerned about a light, it would be much easier to get a battery operated light
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:27 am to jose canseco
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:36 am to GeauxxxTigers23
Hmm. You want to convert sunlight into light.
Interesting.
Perhaps this?
Interesting.
Perhaps this?
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:38 am to GeauxxxTigers23
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:43 am to Layabout
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Layabout
Thanks man. That's exactly what I'm looking for.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:46 am to Btrtigerfan
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:48 am to Layabout
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Layabout
interesting...I didn't know such things existed...
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:56 am to GeauxxxTigers23
I want a similar set up for a security light on my boats carport. Greedy electric co. Wants 15$ a month for a nightlight there.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 12:02 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
Harbor Freight has a small panel that would be great for this. It easily powers a light and a stereo, you can hook it up to a battery as well. All under $200.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 12:38 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
Yes, very easy
Posted on 4/11/15 at 12:43 pm to Napoleon
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Harbor Freight has a small panel that would be great for this. It easily powers a light and a stereo, you can hook it up to a battery as well. All under $200.
Just did this set-up on my shed. Lots of tutorials and info online to get the most out of this system. This kit gets pretty good reviews and seems to be a top choice for off-the-grid folks and people doing just what you want (powering a shed).
Depending on how sophisticated you want to get, you can bank some marine batteries and power quite a few things. I've seen some folks in Louisiana use this set as a generator replacement during hurricane season.
With kit, inverter and batteries, I'm only out a few hundred and the kit comes with two lights.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 12:49 pm to cleeveclever
LINK
Is this the one you're talking about? Looks pretty good. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on this guy.
Is this the one you're talking about? Looks pretty good. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on this guy.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 1:14 pm to Napoleon
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Harbor Freight has a small panel that would be great for this. It easily powers a light and a stereo, you can hook it up to a battery as well. All under $200.
They put the on sale as low as $149. 45 watts. but you still to have to buy a car battery.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 1:15 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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Is this the one you're talking about? Looks pretty good. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on this guy.
what is the "real" reason that you are wanting to power this so-called shed off of the grid?
Posted on 4/11/15 at 1:19 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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LINK Is this the one you're talking about? Looks pretty good. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on this guy.
That's the one. Not sure when the local Harbor Freight does their next tent sale but I was able to pick mine up for about $40 less than that.
Also watch some of the YouTube videos. There's a few good ones in the midst of a few wacky ones. You'll know which is which.
Also, seen some complaints about the included charge regulator. There's a couple videos with some hacks and such to maximize performance.
Good luck.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 1:21 pm to Placebeaux
Weren't you doing something with solar panels a while back?
Posted on 4/12/15 at 5:29 am to Hammertime
Yes I sell off grid systems.
Posted on 4/12/15 at 8:23 am to GeauxxxTigers23
You can get a small panel and light from Home Depot. My mom has one that works fine.
Posted on 4/12/15 at 8:53 am to jmarto1
After looking at some youtube videos and googling a bit I've decided I can save a but of money if I just buy one 15 Watt panel and the battery, inverter, and charger comtroller myself. This totals to about $180 which is the same price as the harbor freight linked above. The HF kit does not come with an inverter or battery though.
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