Hybrid home made system using 1200 w solar and 400w wind turbine off grid and grid tie system
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We have 2 Evergreen Solar panels 180 watts each, Tristar 60Amp Controller, 2, 400 watt Air-x wind generators, about 8 marine deep cycle batteries from walmart now. A 250A DC breakerbox from Midnight Solar, Xantrex DR-2412 2400Watt Inverter, and a Reliance transfer switch. So far the system has cost about 00 with everything overbuilt to be upgradeable with more solar panels as soon as we get some more funding! More videos soon lots has changed since winter has set in.
January 16th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Nice video,and everything is so neat.I hear you talk about getting the right wire
size,what size wire do you have coming from your wind turbine to your charge
controller?.
JA Robby.
January 16th, 2012 at 10:49 am
I’ve noticed your friend “Yankeeprepper” has two words within his limited vocabulary .. bullshit and god .. at least my 5mins invested in “YP” found your site. I’ve been off grid since June 1996. Thx for sharing with the masses. N…XP
January 16th, 2012 at 11:17 am
Amazing you rock, I’ve just started on my path of solar and wind power. At the end of my journey my system has to produce 50 kilowatts a day.
January 16th, 2012 at 11:40 am
Great video, No wonder so many Liked it. Subscribe to my channel if you like SOLAR ENERGY. Happy Holidays Everybody.
January 16th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
That must have been expensive. Panels, turbine and all the inverters, batteries, charge controllers, wiring and switches? How much would u estimate the total cost to be.
January 16th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
this is the best system I’ve seen so far
January 16th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Wow I am impressed you do very good neat work , i want to build a system like that like it very much
January 16th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
@OBXSOLWIND ok but what is a good one
January 16th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
@jonathans1212 I recomend both your display on your charge controller is real time info and your trimetrik is your gas gage. They make much better units now I would look in to it. I hope that helped.
January 16th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
@jonathans1212 Yes you can if your charging source is large enough. If you are cycling your batterys it is not a good idea. That is why I have a switch to keep my battery banks seperated. Remember bird of a feather flock together.
Kevin
January 16th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
@deanlisenby It depends on UL listed VS non. I like the SUN panels from sunelec . com the prices right now are great.
Kevin
January 16th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Witch one is better the tri metric 2020
Or the digital display for my xantrex c35
January 16th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Hey I have a 12v battery and based on what I’ve heard 6v golf cart batteries are the way to go I only have about 100 watts of solar but can I have 2 golf cart batteries 12v and 1 12v battery until the 12v dies then have only 6v batteries
January 16th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
@deanlisenby I would recommend 100W sun panels from SUNELEC.COM.
They are good panels and they do not have to be truck shiped they ship UPS.
I hope that helps.
January 16th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
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January 16th, 2012 at 5:43 pm
I bet I’ve watched this video 20 times. I absolutely love the details that you’re willing to share. I have 1 question. I want to get about 300-400 watts of panels soon. I’ve been experimenting with the little small 10-15w units. In your opinion, what brand/model/etc of panel would you recommend a new solar user start with?
January 16th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
I bet I’ve watched this video 20 times. I absolutely love the details that you’re willing to share. I have 1 question. I want to get about 300-400 watts of panels soon. I’ve been experimenting with the little small 10-15w units. In your opinion, what brand/model/etc of panel would you recommend a new solar user start with?
January 16th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
Have you found a great source for LED lights at a better price than the stores yet?
January 16th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
could you talk about diodes for panels , thxs
January 16th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
when are you expecting to get the mony back with this setup
also are you still relighing on the energy compony fore some things or are they giving you mony
one last thing how long will one of those batterys last when connected to a running laptop and a running 12v tv
thanks alot
January 16th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Nice setup!!!! Where did you get the solar panels form and how much were they because i will like to add to my solar panel setup.
January 16th, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Kevin
You talk about ul approved on some of your stuff to get the OK.
Looks like your not making you own solar pannels or wind gen. like I see all over the net. Is that why? Is the ul approvel keeping you from making your own?
Thanks, love your videos, keep them comming.
January 16th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Great Job Buddy Nice setup Im Jealous
January 16th, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Hey
You need to call your power company and ask for a grid tie application and see what they require. If you own your home you can do all the wiring your self but it may require a licenced electrition to sign off on it.
Get the application from your local utility and it will answer your questions.
CHEERS
January 16th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Kevin, I’ve been admiring you system for sometime now. My question is about Net metering. Ive heard that the power co. will not allow A DIY system. I’m from a different state, Louisiana but heard you have to be a license electrician or certified installer to get a net meter anywhere. I want to Do it myself. how hard is it to get the ok in your state?
January 16th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
do you need this type of installation when you have solar panel and wind turbine?? can you just hook the solar and wind turbine to the charge controller? is that safe
January 16th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
Nice. Good work friend.
January 16th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
Awesome Video! very interesting
January 17th, 2012 at 12:35 am
they onely last 300 cycles
on the battery
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January 17th, 2012 at 1:58 am
Awesome..thankyou sooooo much..you were very thorough,
January 17th, 2012 at 2:32 am
@mrbuki77 We get lots of hurricanes here in Jamaica, my small solar system runs perfectly during/after a hurricane, i got lights when other people are lighting candles. Best investment i have made in a long time.
January 17th, 2012 at 3:07 am
@mrbuki77 Stupidity insurance…lol. Nice.
January 17th, 2012 at 3:14 am
a good system should automatically switch back to utility power like a ups in a way
January 17th, 2012 at 3:45 am
Very Nice !!!
January 17th, 2012 at 4:07 am
i was wonder if you can make an instructional video on how you made those solar panels?and if you learned how to improve the panel you made and share that also.
January 17th, 2012 at 4:31 am
I would like to put together an on grid system.
I would love to see my meter turn backwards.
I guess you have to have the proper switch in place to turn power off to the grid in the event of a power outage. I’m still trying to look into that.
January 17th, 2012 at 5:10 am
i am doing the same thing with mine but they now have the transfer switch with 6 breakers all in one box its a generator panel
January 17th, 2012 at 5:56 am
I have one right next to my desk (everstart maxx group 29 deep cycle). I put it in a battery box with a small pc fan that I never use, unless I am running a big load with the inverter / ups. I haven’t had any issues yet, because the hydrogen disperses quickly in a medium to large sized room. Only if you are doing some serious charging / discharging should you worry about the gas. Want to avoid the gas issue all together ? Get an optima or some other AGM sealed deep cycle battery.
January 17th, 2012 at 6:04 am
Nice 180 Watts solar panels. Nice ty for video.see ya . 180/s
January 17th, 2012 at 6:07 am
Vent them to the outside.
January 17th, 2012 at 6:30 am
Is the hydrogen gas a concern I am thinking about buying some of these deep cycle marine batteries at walmart but I want to put this in my house and I was not going to be able to vent them will it blow up my house?
January 17th, 2012 at 6:44 am
how much would you estimate you have spent .. great way of getting power i agree 100%
January 17th, 2012 at 7:09 am
great videos dude
wonder when u step it up a noch
to actually get a check from the utility company
maybe that would shut up crybaby rcebooks and his crybaby hil billy bunch
January 17th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Nice little solar system there. Mine is a little smaller than yours and im very pleased with it so far. I have upgraded a bit since my video, so please take a look at it. I do get a lot of encouragement when i see vids like yours. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.
January 17th, 2012 at 8:10 am
What a shame dont leave North Dakota for sun. Ever heard the saying its a small world ? You could end up moving next to that PRICK. Great job every bit helps. The power companies are sending compact fluorescent bulbs to there customers. The PRICK will be sitting in the dark while you and I will have lights,fridge,tvand satalite. Good job keep it up. CHEERS WINDY NC
January 17th, 2012 at 4:26 am
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January 17th, 2012 at 8:50 am
Shoner keep up the good work take no notice of the PRICK from RCEbooks
January 17th, 2012 at 9:42 am
Yeah , they will pay for collateral damages. Never the actual item that that caused it. In this case it would not be the entire system, but the specific item. Such as a wire between items. Or a meter and such. Whats really funny is that the ins. co. would pay to replace all of the other solar items that were damaged by the fire. If you look at your policy, you under exclusions of coverage. You won’t find any solar being excluded from coverage. It’s not me telling you its covered.
January 17th, 2012 at 10:04 am
Here’s your “Positive constructive advice”: Get the FUCK outta North Dakota where you can’t go out half the year and the women are shaped like pears! DUH!!!