Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

>> Am 25.09.2015 um 19:01 schrieb Jim McDonald: >>> 60W equivalent LEDs are $3 for a pack of three at Costco in the Chicago >>> area due to an instant rebate from ComEd, the area power company. I really >>> like them, so I need to find a home for my inventory of CFLs. The proper place for

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

On Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:56:35 -0700 Wayne Burdick wrote: > > The proper place for CFLs, working or not, is a well-sealed toxic storage > facility. Maybe.. I prefer to leave them in the store that is foolish enough to try and sell them.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

It says OT right at the beginning. That said, I believe this might be of interest to many Elecraft owners, particularly considering the QRP DNA of the founders and many of the faithful. Personally, I'm in favor of more nuclear power and I live in Arizona, where it is alleged that solar is the

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

Please don't start another off-topic thread, guys! Wayne requested responses off-list ... Thanks, Olli Contest, DX & radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de Am 25.09.2015 um 19:01 schrieb Jim McDonald: 60W equivalent LEDs are $3 for a pack of three at Costco in the Chicago area due to an

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

On further thought, you can use a 12 volt system with boost/buck converter to ensure constant voltage to the K3. On 9/25/2015 4:05 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote: A possible solution is a 24 volt system. The solar panels are available as are 24 to 12 volt solid state converters. 73, Roger

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

A possible solution is a 24 volt system. The solar panels are available as are 24 to 12 volt solid state converters. 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

On Fri,9/25/2015 8:33 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Some of our friends are putting in large solar arrays that feed power back into the electrical grid. I'm looking for something smaller and simpler since our electricity use is very low overall. Sticking with the original title of supplying only

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

60W equivalent LEDs are $3 for a pack of three at Costco in the Chicago area due to an instant rebate from ComEd, the area power company. I really like them, so I need to find a home for my inventory of CFLs. Jim N7US Sent from my iPad On Sep 25, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Wayne Burdick

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

Try backwoodssolar.com They have a variety of things for off-grid as well as grid-tied. Lots of good info on the website as well. Jim Finan AB4AC jimfi...@att.net Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.   Original Message   From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Friday, September 25, 2015 12:26 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

Hello Wayne, First, to really get a handle on your power usage, get one of the power monitors.  Like UPM model EM100.  It is a plug in 120 vac monitor that reads voltage, power being consumed, you put in the cost per KW and it calculates the $ usage.  It was a eye opener for some of the

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

Yes, Wayne did so and I obliged, asking him to post a summary of the replies that he receives. One function of mailing lists like this is to share information. This is a topic that I don't recall being discussed here. I disagree that the thread is off-topic in the first place. It deals with

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

I received many helpful replies on my quasi-off-topic post. Once I've digested it all and have something meaningful in the way of a summary, I'll send an update. tnx Wayne N6KR On Sep 25, 2015, at 2:57 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: > Yes, Wayne did so and I obliged, asking

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

Wayne, Does this mane you will be developing the phase canceling RFI remover what was discussed here a few months ago? Kidding of course... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net For MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For