14 Responses to “HOW I MADE A SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM RICH ALLEN”

1. CTOL1 says:

   October 30, 2011 at 4:12 am

   Wish you were my neighbor, HA

   Seriously great work here, simple and creative genius.
   Love the can do concepts and resourceful acquisitions. Especially the P V C mount.
2. mrbuki77 says:

   October 30, 2011 at 4:25 am

   I like the caulking gun adjuster feature. I suggest you use some of the power, always, such for just running your modem or wi-fi. That will help you judge your system for weakness or needed maintenance. I really like the idea of have green covers to indicate battery power outlets. Great DIY home solar. Please check out my video. Hi from sunny FL
3. km28104 says:

   October 30, 2011 at 4:52 am

   Try reversing your input and output. Worked with a similar system 20 years ago and found that forcing air against the natural convection flow increased temps substantially.
4. livingonsolar says:

   October 30, 2011 at 5:10 am

   Well done Rich. It is fun to see how differently we approach the use of solar. We can certainly learn a lot from each other. Keep up the good work.
5. CleanEnergyHouseCom says:

   October 30, 2011 at 5:57 am

   hahaha I love the coaking gun idea! So cool project!
6. richallenmusic says:

   October 30, 2011 at 6:12 am

   hi the dump load can go to anything you want another battery / fan /lights/ grid inverter as long as it can use up the extra power
7. insAneTunA says:

   October 30, 2011 at 6:45 am

   I like your system and your video a lot 5*

   Greets from the Netherlands, iT
8. packymck says:

   October 30, 2011 at 7:04 am

   does the “dump” go to another battery?
9. pgm98387 says:

   October 30, 2011 at 7:56 am

   Thats a good charge controller if it will let you do both charging and a dump load.
   My Xantrek C40 manual says you can only use it for one or the other.
   Very cost effective system.

   Thanks!
10. scanlonized says:

    October 30, 2011 at 8:27 am

    that is a cool stand. nice work. I like that chalk gun adjustment. Cant wait to see if you come up with a heliostat idea. I am trying to put togther 4 popcan heaters from curb side treasures, your posts are a great help and inspiration for folks like me who cant afford high dollar materials. Thanks for helping my family stay warm this winter. party on
11. udellg says:

    October 30, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Nice Job
12. matrixm777 says:

    October 30, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Nice work Rich…
13. Anothercoilgun says:

    October 30, 2011 at 10:01 am

    Have you considered adding a motorized tracker. It would fit real nice on ready system. Some call it a heliostat I call it a motorized tracker blade
14. Anothercoilgun says:

    October 30, 2011 at 10:29 am

    Nice job. Everyday easily attainable parts to make use of free sun light we bath in for the last billions years or so.