If you want to go solar...I just did a solar install on the motor home. I put 2 100W panels on the roof, an MPPT controller (so I could wire the panels in series and have the wiring handle the higher voltage more efficiently) and 2 Group 27 deep cycle batteries wired in parallel. The system works great. The MH already had a 1600W inverter which I use very little.
Total cost for all components was about $750. I spent more on the panels to get flexible ones that I could tape with 3M VHB tape to the curved fiberglass roof. Rigid panels would cost about $50-100 less IIRC. The way to go is to figure out what your daily amperage usage would be. Battery capacity should be at least twice that amount, and solar input should obviously be enough to exceed usage. I agree with others that the heat requirement likely would overwhelm the capabilities of a solar system. Greg -----Original Message----- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 10:11 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: [MBZ] OT: Practical solar application I would like to electrify my shed in the back 40 in order to provide 1) simple overhead lighting and 2) a 110V outlet for grow mats under my seedlings next spring. I might also want to recharge batteries for a B&D trimmer, although this is a lesser priority. There is a sunny spot where I could erect a solar panel, about 15' from the edge of the building. Anybody out there work with practical solar applications? Andrew Gentleman farmer and rabbit torturer _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
