[tcb] Re: Question About Dual Battery Set-Up And Solar Panels
- From: Justin Wilt <sunbugone@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:06:39 -0600
It's more of a science project to me. I find it interesting. It is my test
bed for future projects. If you are patient and wait for the right sale,
you can get harbor freight 45watt solar panel kits for $120 each. You can
build solar panels yourself and save even more money. I have less than $600
into my current setup. I can use it for the occasional power outage,
hurricanes, camping etc.. I plan on running service from my shed to the
garage and running all of my florescent lights off of it as well. It is not
for everyone and not cheap but I plan on building it bigger over time. I am
not looking for a payback by any means. Sams has 105 amp hour batteries for
$66 and remember to bring an old battery for the $9 core charge. To answer
your bus question, yes, you can charge the battery off a hook up or
alternator but if you are camping somewhere without a hook up are you going
to run your engine all night?? You wouldn't have to if you had a solar
panel charging the battery during the day. Just a thought
On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 3:56 PM, kelly dosch <kellydosch@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Wow! 66 bux? I even have a Sam's Club membership! Thanks! I never think of
> them for automotive needs.
> So you have invested what, at least $1000 into running your shed "for
> free"? By my calculations, that may or may not pay for itself by the time
> you have to replace all the batteries.
> I have to tell ya, I still don't get it.
> For household purposes like that, maybe a windmill and a solar water
> heater. Those are actually cost effective.
> But back to the RV's. When you have an alternator and usually electric
> hook-up, why spend the money for a solar panel?
> I'm not trying to argue. I honestly just wonder if there is a benefit I
> am overlooking.
> Come to think of it, if one must have a green energy supply on a bus,
> what could look more appropriate than several multicolored pinwheels mounted
> on top, each with a tiny generator? Ha!
> OK, that was a joke, but,.......
>
> --- On *Fri, 1/21/11, Justin Wilt <sunbugone@xxxxxxxxx>* wrote:
>
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> From: Justin Wilt <sunbugone@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Question About Dual Battery Set-Up And Solar Panels
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Friday, January 21, 2011, 4:28 PM
>
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> Actually, Sams Club seems to have the best price on deep cycle batteries.
> They start at $66. They are interstate brand. I am running my storage
> shed in my back yard completely off solar. It's not cheap to set up but it
> makes your camper self sufficient when it comes to power. It all depends on
> your solar cell output (the sun) and the amp hour rating of your battery. I
> have 4, 120 amp hour batteries in my shed and 120W solar power charging
> them. From there you can run an inverter that bumps the voltage from 12, 24
> or 48 volts to 120volts AC current. I have lights and a small refrigerator
> full of beer running completely off the sun. I plan on transferring this
> setup into my camper when it comes out of the body shop. There are amp hour
> and inverter calculators online that tell you how long you can run a device.
> No RV service connection needed!
>
> Justin
>
> On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 3:18 PM, kelly dosch
> <kellydosch@xxxxxxxxx<http://mc/compose?to=kellydosch@xxxxxxxxx>
> > wrote:
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>
> Hello. I need to get a deep cycle RV battery for my Westfalia Campmobile.
> I'm seeing about a gazillion types with vastly varying prices. ($120-$600!)
> Is it really all that complicated or can I just get the cheap Sears
> Marine/RV battery? ($120)
> Also, I have noticed a lot of Westies with solar panels. Why? If they
> have a campsite with electrical hook-up the battery can charge itself. If
> not, the alternator will charge it during a short drive. I don't get it. Why
> would anybody want to drop $400 for a solar panel? (Tell me it isn't justto be
> "green".)
> Thanks for your time,... )< (- (_ (_ `(
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