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Solar power
Posted on 3/12/18 at 7:04 pm
Posted on 3/12/18 at 7:04 pm
Long story short power company is giving me the run around about getting power to my camp. Anyone have any experience with solar power?
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Posted on 3/12/18 at 7:05 pm to GooseCreekMafia
$$$
Posted on 3/12/18 at 7:11 pm to GooseCreekMafia
Output and reliability are directly proportional to your budget and mechanical inclination.
Posted on 3/12/18 at 7:11 pm to GooseCreekMafia
“Long term” investment
Posted on 3/12/18 at 7:34 pm to GooseCreekMafia
How much power do you need?
Posted on 3/12/18 at 8:03 pm to wickowick
Heck if I know. I have a shop with living quarters in it. The only thing I know bout electricity is it will bite you
Posted on 3/12/18 at 8:25 pm to GooseCreekMafia
You need to know how much power you need to know if solar will work. A generator will probably be cheaper...
Posted on 3/13/18 at 1:07 am to GooseCreekMafia
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power company is giving me the run around about getting power to my camp
Is it a long run or something?
Posted on 3/13/18 at 5:36 am to wickowick
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You need to know how much power you need to know if solar will work. A generator will probably be cheaper...
This for sure. Were is your camp located at? If along the coast, solar is out the question due to storms can and will rip the panels off.
Using a genset with a battery back up system works good.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 5:41 am to fishfighter
It would take A LOT of panels and a large battery bank to do what you you’re wanting.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:51 am to GooseCreekMafia
Exactly what are you trying to run? We don't have electric at our place but do have propane stove and a fridge /freezer that run off propane as well. We have a propane water heater that we turn on when someone wants to shower.
If you have people wanting to shower day/night or if this is a place where women stay a few days then propane might not be best. Basically you can reduce your electrical needs with propane which you can bring in/out in sufficient quantities a few times during the season.
If you need AC then solar is likely out unless you want to spend a lot of money. We go to the ranch in April/May and before season in Sept/Oct and it is hot as hell. I bring in a 5,000 BTU window unit and run it off a small Honda 2000. Cools our kitchen/eating area and the first sleeping area. I run 2 fans to pull cool air into the second room. Uses about 3 1/2 to 4 gallons a day.
I know your question is about solar but just telling you what our experience is. Solar and the ability to store sufficient power is kind of expensive if you are running equipment such as ACs, incandescent lights, electric water heaters, TVs, etc... that were designed to run on 110V. LED lights will help but most stuff is energy hungry so relying solely on solar power is an expensive adaptation for most people.
If you have people wanting to shower day/night or if this is a place where women stay a few days then propane might not be best. Basically you can reduce your electrical needs with propane which you can bring in/out in sufficient quantities a few times during the season.
If you need AC then solar is likely out unless you want to spend a lot of money. We go to the ranch in April/May and before season in Sept/Oct and it is hot as hell. I bring in a 5,000 BTU window unit and run it off a small Honda 2000. Cools our kitchen/eating area and the first sleeping area. I run 2 fans to pull cool air into the second room. Uses about 3 1/2 to 4 gallons a day.
I know your question is about solar but just telling you what our experience is. Solar and the ability to store sufficient power is kind of expensive if you are running equipment such as ACs, incandescent lights, electric water heaters, TVs, etc... that were designed to run on 110V. LED lights will help but most stuff is energy hungry so relying solely on solar power is an expensive adaptation for most people.
This post was edited on 3/13/18 at 9:36 am
Posted on 6/20/19 at 3:33 am to GooseCreekMafia
Homeowners spend an average of $150 to have their solar panels cleaned. Depending on factors such as roof slant, home height and system size, companies charge between $3 and $10 per panel. Some charge a flat rate within a range of $150-$350. Annual inspections are typically $150 before the cost of cleaning. From my personal expirience, I can tell that cleaning is the primary concern. For example, my solar panels from SolarHub never really have been in need of cleaning. It just depends at the end on where to purchase your solar panels. Know who you are working with. Once you get the quality you so much desire, you will start to appreciate what you have gifted yourself. You will start to notice a lot more money in your wallet too. Hope I was able to answer your question or give you some tips.
This post was edited on 6/20/19 at 3:58 am
Posted on 6/20/19 at 4:29 am to GunShotz
Should be fine as long as you don't want air conditioner, hot water heater, microwave, stove, cooktop, hair dryer or TV. Otherwise, should work great for led light bulbs.
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