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justme1969 · 07-17-2013, 04:45 PM

Dont let a Solar salesman talk you into less or more than you need is first rule!

My first idea was to convert the battery bank output to 120v AC and run wire to one half of special outlets in the home. There are alot of different plug end configurations you can get two visually separate systems.

*** Why tie this system into the "grid" and re-sell your hard work back to the utility for a lower rate than they charge *****

Yes that is your best bet use the calculator to add up all systems and factor in a loss of 6% over then build a system that matches your needs.
Or just build enough that you can run some system with it and from batteries Be it lighting or an a/c unit etc. on a designated circuit.
I like the plan to run hall lighting and mabe electric dryer off solar and small windmill, while providing heat or A/C for season use. It is simple to get into and your capable of building up afterwards to more.
Like I said if outlets are added use a t set up plug and receptical for low amperage items that will be allowed in it. or even an inverse prong, there are many configurations beyond the 2 straight slots and a d hole.

I augmented my electric water heater with 2 150, connected well pipes coiled over my back roof. I thought it was going to be a minor expense but add up water grade fittings to bypass into water heater drain from my out back faucett and hose to pipe conversions and hooks to lace it on the roof Ive got 100 bucks into it. I was proud of the system untill I realised that the water was static most of the day and electric was still heating it insid ever so little. Now I need to purchase a circulator or install water heater timer to shut it off. I like circulator alot but there is more expense there and I dont have base board heaters to utilize its other benefit.
Electric bill has dropped $17 a month though and it has nearly paid itself off.
would do better if the kids would bathe from 2 - 6 pm in over 1/2 hour intervals, but thier not into my eco home stuff so much as I.
I am thinking of lacing another 150 feet into it also to get more solar duty from it.
The 1" pipe is cool to touch into water heater after 12 minutes of my eldest son bathing.
yep looks a sauna when he comes out I cant wait till he pays for his own utillities hehehe 2 more years I keep reminding myself.

07-17-2013, 04:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
justme1969 Master EcoModder Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ff Posts: 459 Thanks: 59 Thanked 38 Times in 30 Posts	just what ya need or want! Dont let a Solar salesman talk you into less or more than you need is first rule! My first idea was to convert the battery bank output to 120v AC and run wire to one half of special outlets in the home. There are alot of different plug end configurations you can get two visually separate systems. * Why tie this system into the "grid" and re-sell your hard work back to the utility for a lower rate than they charge *** Yes that is your best bet use the calculator to add up all systems and factor in a loss of 6% over then build a system that matches your needs. Or just build enough that you can run some system with it and from batteries Be it lighting or an a/c unit etc. on a designated circuit. I like the plan to run hall lighting and mabe electric dryer off solar and small windmill, while providing heat or A/C for season use. It is simple to get into and your capable of building up afterwards to more. Like I said if outlets are added use a t set up plug and receptical for low amperage items that will be allowed in it. or even an inverse prong, there are many configurations beyond the 2 straight slots and a d hole. I augmented my electric water heater with 2 150, connected well pipes coiled over my back roof. I thought it was going to be a minor expense but add up water grade fittings to bypass into water heater drain from my out back faucett and hose to pipe conversions and hooks to lace it on the roof Ive got 100 bucks into it. I was proud of the system untill I realised that the water was static most of the day and electric was still heating it insid ever so little. Now I need to purchase a circulator or install water heater timer to shut it off. I like circulator alot but there is more expense there and I dont have base board heaters to utilize its other benefit. Electric bill has dropped $17 a month though and it has nearly paid itself off. would do better if the kids would bathe from 2 - 6 pm in over 1/2 hour intervals, but thier not into my eco home stuff so much as I. I am thinking of lacing another 150 feet into it also to get more solar duty from it. The 1" pipe is cool to touch into water heater after 12 minutes of my eldest son bathing. yep looks a sauna when he comes out I cant wait till he pays for his own utillities hehehe 2 more years I keep reminding myself.