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Hello All,
Following on from a friends recent post on the forum I decided to share with you guys my DIY solar filters for my refractors.
I made my filters by finding plastic tub lids that were the correct diameter then cutting the centre out with a craft...
Started by MjrTom on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at stargazerslounge):
It was your images, amongst others on this forum that got me interested in white light solar observing Very these...is that just the solar filter foil, brown-ish colour, in the middle you can see with a ring of card around the filter foil....
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Anybody looking into or have built their own solar panels?
I just started looking into the price of individual solar cells. The pricing seems pretty reasonable. Especially the grade B cells.
I see a lot of scams on the net. However wiring the cells together...
Started by Sev on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at azbilliards):
Http into the grid "So you can sell back your unused energy" BS
The optimum for me was a solar south facing hillside into the city and refused....
Pretty industrious Ausi.
Found this.
As well?? Seems to be a lot of solar cells cheap on ebay.
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Started by mj876 on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at diychatroom):
PV panels it is the most energy efficient....
Thanks you can expect (might be hard to find) and max and average power draw while the cabin is on.
Dc vs ac I'll use either.
Or even the proper wire size.
Best for lighting or solar power size.
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Another Technical Thread > Let's Talk Solar Power
Top Laser Pointer Sites | Green Lasers | Blue Lasers | Laser Modules
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at laserpointerforums):
Please keep this thread geared towards....
The difficult thing about "DIY Solar Panels" is building the Solar Cells this? :
solar hacks - Hack a Day
BTW, thermoelectric solar power is acceptable.
Laser Pointer(s).
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Solar panels on caravan
G day I need help on a plan (DIY ) to mount a solar panel on the roof of my companion
Started by jvan on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at za):
We also getting a solar system, but it will come with a 20 I want to transport my ....
I got a solar panel and the rgulator from our local on my bakkie with re-useable cableties.
This is a good DIY thing to do and works very well.
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I am thinking about making some solar panels for my boat
The reason is so that I can make them to fit the available space on
my Bimini/Radar arch
Does anyone know of a Web Site where i can get information on how to make Marine quality solar panels??
Thanks...
Started by Exmoor on
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cruisersforum):
A google search "DIY solar panels"
Google I saw some info on Ebay ...I didQuote....
Is Solar Forum - Discussion Board on Solar Panels and Solar Power Products As long as you're doing DIY a start on reading.
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So I have been heating my house with wood for the last three years and the only thing I now use my oil boiler for is hot water. I would love to stop paying for oil. I have been wondering if the is a small electric solar system that I could get to power...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at hearth):
Just as an example, I have a DIY PV system....
Compare that to a Solar hot that for heating that solar thermal is more efficient and cheaper.
Of the power going into the panels come out at AC power to the electric heater.
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For those a bit handy with a soldering iron I have cobbled up what might pass as a MPPT regulator for small solar panels.
The essence of the regulator is a Maxim device MAX787
http://www.alldatasheet.com/datashee...IM/MAX787.html the PDF data sheet from...
Started by William_H on
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by 6 people.
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I think the voltage for maximum power will vary with the amount of light falling on the panel, so this somehow needs charger but not good for solar....
Tracks the max power point (I can see how to make an efficient voltage regulator).
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Hi, does anyone have any connections or suggestions regarding solar power solutions. I am not in Portugal yet, but when I get there I intend to build my home with as many energy saving solutions as possible. I will be in the Tavira area.
Regards
Tony
Started by osteo on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at expatsportugal):
Throughout Portugal Get this book from Amazon DIY 12 volt solar power
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Do-Yourself-Volt-Solar-Power/dp/1856230392/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317576857&sr=8-1
It is fantasticHi Osteo
If you go into....
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Posted 05 September 2011 - 06:13 AM
Greetings:
I want to share some recent findings, either on my own, or with the help of my good friend Monte. He helped me out especially by getting the links to the videos I have attached, below. Anyway, if solar power...
Started by Paul on
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by 7 people.
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Posted 05 September 2011 - 07:51 AM
Seems....
Various research on aquaponics, solar power was one area I was looking into for the self-sustainability a new one, as I learn more about solar panels and building my own solar array.
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