Comments on: my home solar power system

By: twilkes123

twilkes123 — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:41:52 +0000

theres one on ebay …
theres one on ebay in the uk right know if you want a deal?

By: idontknow307

idontknow307 — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:41:52 +0000

Do you know of any …
Do you know of any cheaper versions of your Tri Metric 2020 meter? Something that’s similar, but is around 50 or 60 dollars.

BTW, thats a really sweet setup…props!

By: fencekid

fencekid — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:41:52 +0000

Yes. I’m still …
Yes. I’m still hooked to the grid (far from being off it) and pay my monthly bill.

By: runescapenoobguides

runescapenoobguides — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:41:52 +0000

but dont u get …
but dont u get something like a power bill?

By: jesslessthemess

jesslessthemess — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:41:52 +0000

great set up IF …
great set up IF your bat’s are at 94%, then looks like an extra inverter would do you just fine. Nothing’s going to pull more than 20amps at 120ac, so a 2000 watt inverter will work well. I’ve been staring at the gas generator in the corner of the shop and thinking about stealing it’s inverter.

By: jimmydreams

jimmydreams — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:41:52 +0000

the install …
the install documentation for my system is at w(cubed) jjhamilton (dot) com slash solar

By: jimmydreams

jimmydreams — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:41:52 +0000

Nice! I’m going …
Nice! I’m going whole-hog and putting up a large PV array on my house. I’m putting up a web site which documents the install, etc. ‘

If you want to check it out, it’s at:

By: fencekid

fencekid — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:41:52 +0000

you pay one-time …
you pay one-time for your equipment, which you own. the energy you harness from the sun with that equipment is free. These panels have a 25 yr warranty.

By: fencekid

fencekid — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:41:52 +0000

80 watt solar panel …
80 watt solar panel = $475 each
Sky Blue 3 stage charge controller with mppt technology = $166
6 volt golf cart battery = $230 per set
Tri Metric 2020 meter = $140
500 amp shunt = $20
1000 watt inverter = $75
Disconnect box = $10
So after some wire and shipping it’s pushing $1850. I know that buys allot of electricity, but for me it’s not about saving money on my power bill. It’s about becoming energy independent. Not being at the mercy of the grid = priceless.

By: liam101300

liam101300 — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:41:52 +0000

hey that is a nice …
hey that is a nice set up.
may i ask how much all that cost?
thank you.