Subj : Re: Solar leasing
To   : Zero Reader
From : Orbitman
Date : Sun Aug 06 2017 19:57:24

I've been looking at a solar panel kit to get familiar with how it all works.
My plan is to get a 200 hundred watt panel kit (w/charge controller and 1500
watt inverter) and add a couple of batteries to power the storage shed/shop.

For what I do in the shed/shop, that will be more than enough. I'm one of
those "get more than you need" guys so I'll have enough and a little extra in
case I need it. I could certainly power the ham station with it.

Sure I could pull a 120v line down there and power it up like that, BUT I
wouldn't learn anything or get the satisfaction of doing it myself and seeing
my effort actually work.

A friend of mine has a 400 watt set up at his house and he runs a few lights
(LED bulbs), the tv (big screen) and the satellite receiver with no trouble.
He has two batteries that power a pure sine wave inverter.

In the event of a SHTF situation, I'll have another source of aux power to go
along with my 5700 watt generator.

Reminder, if you have a generator, make sure it's in good service and try to
run it (with a load) at least once every couple of months or more.

Thanks!
Orbitman (Allen)
telnet://orbitbbs.ddns.net:7210
Opp, Alabama, USA

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