Solar Energy

19 Responses

1. blademon7

   2009 Sep 08 1

   Type UF ( …
   Type UF (underground feed) rated for direct burial in ground and all outdoor locations, and waterproof connectors to box and panel, as well as splice/wire connectors APPROVED for D.C. might improve this setup. And don’t fall off the roof.

2. tomhop16

   2009 Sep 08 2

   sorry to question …
   sorry to question you, im new to all this but surely if this is a 12v battery charging panel, the most voltage from the panel gonna be about 30vDC?

3. tomhop16

   2009 Sep 08 3

   wow cool,
   im …
   wow cool,
   im looking to upgrade mine

4. madjam002

   2009 Sep 08 4

   No it charges …
   No it charges really quickly!
   I thought it would be slow though

5. tomhop16

   2009 Sep 08 5

   cool,, take u a …
   cool,, take u a while to charge it up lol

6. madjam002

   2009 Sep 08 6

   I have a 1.5w solar …
   I have a 1.5w solar panel

7. tomhop16

   2009 Sep 08 7

   hi there,
   this is …
   hi there,
   this is like to my set-up!
   i got 3 trickle chargers linked them in parallel.
   what is your panel 1w or 1.5?

8. TheAkb10

   2009 Sep 08 8

   Be smart - don’t …
   Be smart - don’t pay any more electricity bills. more info: solar.xfollow.me (Copy to your browser’s address bar)

9. largohoss

   2009 Sep 08 9

   adds to cost of …
   adds to cost of system and the insurance agencys would love to disqualify homeowners and disallow your claims.Duh perhaps after spending so much or any hard earned money one should invest in qualified installiation . Inspections and insurance may be requisite to authority having juristidction being notified and bank loans may be tied to this as well as rebates and tax credits/beware

10. largohoss

    2009 Sep 08 10

    the flexible bx/mc …
    the flexible bx/mc cable is not rated or suited for outdoor wet or damp locations and the splices are not either/further the connections should have been made at the other end first for personal safety and equipment protection, oops,

11. madjam002

    2009 Sep 08 11

    With my solar …
    With my solar project, I got a small battery trickle charger for £10 of ebay, 12v car battery from scrapyard for £8 and 150watt inverter for £10 off ebay too. Wired it all up, and I got mains electricity!

12. bergsteinlife

    2009 Sep 08 12

    guys dont use rx …
    guys dont use rx wire outside. use TEC wire

13. iknowyoux

    2009 Sep 08 13

    Be smart - don’t …
    Be smart - don’t pay any more electricity bills. more info: solar.xfollow.me (Copy to your browser’s address bar)

14. SayNo2ClosedMinds

    2009 Sep 08 14

    As per previous …
    As per previous comments, why not connect using a waterproof box. Also to cut down on dangerous voltages whilst installing why not cover the panels with black plastic bags, surely this would reduce the output considerably and the danger of shocks.

15. 63vetteguy

    2009 Sep 08 15

    Installing in the …
    Installing in the sun with no cover is not the best idea, cover the panels. Thhn is not a good wire, for DC, multi-strand wire you get less loss, better performance. dwdavis is right, voltages, after 20 yrs. seen “installers” end up shocked, falling off roofs, 1 electrocuted to death. So at least get some education before attempting an install on your own because your life depends on it. trying not to be negative, I did not ask if you had combiner boxes, disconnects, fuses, grounding.

16. dwdavis

    2009 Sep 08 16

    This is a perfect …
    This is a perfect example of why solar electricity should be installed by a knowledgeable electrician. Flying splices up on the roof with exposed wire nuts and no weather proof box? BX cable used outdoors? Are the wire nuts used even UL listed for DC voltage? On some grid tied systems, roof top voltages can approach 600 and are commonly above 400 volts. Those voltages can throw a 40K degree arc 4 inches. Don’t burn down the building.

17. raaveratilan1234

    2009 Sep 08 17

    i have a scientific …
    i have a scientific project and i decided to do a small solar house. i will like to turn on a small light with solar light. if you can help me to do this and to connect the solar cells together i will thank you very much. the house is made of wood.

18. hugarooster

    2009 Sep 08 18

    Thanks, keep up the …
    Thanks, keep up the good work. Very good video to get handle on basics. Love the detail you slowly explain.

19. 12643

    2009 Sep 08 19

    man you guys should …
    man you guys should put all the videos into one video. This is just ridiculous.