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Cbrux71
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2017 23:24
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Is it possible for off grid solar to be done on a budget? Yup! With some time and patience we were able to get all our solar items together and installed and only paid 20% of what it would have cost us! Check out our video about our solar https://youtu.be/nGbFBTKxXj8
What has everybody else been able to do with their off grid power without paying and arm and a leg?
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FishHog
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2017 07:57
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I bought used panels off Kijiji, charge controllers from Ebay. The most expensive part is batteries and not much of an area to save there. All installed by myself. Not a huge system, but works well for me for my weekending. Full time might need an upgrade.
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edge
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2017 11:48
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Not bad at all, where did you get the panels from if you don't mind me asking
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Cbrux71
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2017 14:39
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Got all my items from Kijiji just took time to find them all.
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creeky
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2017 18:46 - Edited by: creeky
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I got my panels from kijiji. I got my new lithium battery from a crashed Chevy Volt.
I had real bad luck with used inverters. So I now only buy those new. And I buy european. I've been reading some good things about the top tier chinese equipment. so I might have a poke at one of those.
One thing about the op post. it will be interesting how that system works out. Cbrux. If you get a chance. How old are those batteries? Could you post a pic of the insides? Basically shine a light on the plates and lets see them.
I was going to sell my old crowns (395s) when I got rid of them. But when I took them out the plates were very corroded/sulphated. I took them for recycling. 200 bucks!
I have my fingers crossed for you.
I also saw CS280 panels for 215 retail. You know. .70/w is pretty much the retail price now. And that's for hanwah q series.
You've got a great start. Check out my blog for some neat solar innovations. I think you'll like my solar panel hanging system.
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hamish
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2017 22:18
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Using your booster pack as an inverter is somewhat mute, much greater efficiency would be had using the stand alone inverter directly coupled to the battery bank.
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