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Is Solar Really Worthwhile?
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robertpelletier: You bet it is! Here are just a few of the many good reasons to enjoy solar. Solar offers: - A measure of self sufficiency. It's great to...
How Much Can I Save With Solar?
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gbwillson: Depending on how we are using heat, our local utility rates and weather conditions, our payback durations will all be different. That said, we...
Typical Progression of Adding Solar to My Home?
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hhampster: Every home is different, as are the goals of each solar enthusiast, but generally speaking, the average person's progression through solar projects...
Having Trouble Getting Started With Solar?
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gbwillson: Here are some frequently asked questions and answers that might help: http://www.n3fjp.com/solar/faq.htm If you find the page above doesn't...
How should I aim my solar panels?
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sheilagonzalez: There is plenty of sun in the summer, it shines a lot longer and our demand for heat is much less. With that in mind, especially with the goal of...
Can I build a stealthy collector my neighborhood association won't mind?
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Rick Stone: Yes, this solar collector is only about a foot high and 24 feet long. It sits on the ground, is well hidden and works great! ...
Pros and Cons of Choosing Water (Hydronic) and Air Solar Collectors
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ChrisJ: Solar hot air, solar hot water and solar electric are all options. Which is best? All three options are great projects, I've built all three and...
Can I do something to the windows of my home to transform them into solar collectors?
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Scott L: A window in a house is already a very good solar collector. For our purposes, there's little difference between window glazing and solar...
Trying to charge a ride on mower battery
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Spudnuts: Hi all im pretty new DIY solar projects so im not too sure how to go about it. i bought a 300 watt folding solar panel With the intention of...
Ok, this time I am serious (Texas)
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stmbtwle: I just purchased some solar panels (4 Kyocera model# KC130TM) I thought at a really great price. I want to run these panels directly for my koi pond...
Solar power utilization rate
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stmbtwle: Can someone please explain what "Solar Utilization Rate" means? There is a solar website that claims that without their special home...
Help with panel
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stmbtwle: So, I made a huge mistake... I have this controller ...
Solar for Renters
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stmbtwle: I'm wondering how viable it would be to have a solar system that a renter could put up and take it with them if they leave. I'm thinking it might be...
whole house wiring?
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stmbtwle: i was talking to someone that knows even less about solar than i do. he said, and you can just plug the output of your inverter into an outlet (in...
Battery Location?
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stmbtwle: Is it safe to mount a set of marine batteries in the house, say in a kitchen cupboard?
How to design for Fridge/Freezer?
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jjackstone: Hi All, It's my first post. My wife want's solar for her bday! (unbelievable...) I have no exp w solar, but i read a few posts. we came up w...
Led lights
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klecroy: How many 6 ' led lights will 100 watt pannel lite up
Damaged commercial panel wiring ?
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stmbtwle: Hi guys and gals. This is my first post and I'm glad to find you here. Ok to my question-s. I found some commercial grade solar panels online that...
APS QS1 microcontroller.
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johnd01: Hi, I have been thinking of using APsystems QS1 4 panel 1200 watt microcontrollers for a new build on a house I am moving into soon. 350-watt panels...
instant use for pv
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colinmcc: I wish to use the electricity generated by 4 /300 watt panels. I do not wish to store any electric but use it as it is produced for heat in winter...
Killing bee pests with Solar heat
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Payo2000: Hello, I am new to Simply Solar and this is my first post here. I was wondering if there are any beekeepers in the forum who would be interested...
Solarguy2018
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Barbiado: Hi all I am new to this forum and am interested in finding out as much as I can about solar power and different ways to utilize the sun for heat...
Help Designing a System?
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colinmcc: Hi guys, I'm just getting into the Solar game and I'm looking for some suggestions on the best ways to sort out my needs. I need to power...
Definition of "rated charge power" relating to array watts for charge controller
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Rick H Parker: My charge controller manual says my unit has a "rated charge power" of 1040w on a 24v system. What could that possibly mean to a layman? ...
Configuring PV array
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colinmcc: Hi, new to the panel, new to solar. I have a 1.8kw LiFePO battery bank (12.8v 144Ah) that I'd like to start charging with solar. I'm looking...

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