Roger that.
Roger that.
I feel so empowered learning this stuff and having it make sense so well that I can explain it. Feels like progress even if I'm just reading.
Originally Posted by Gunfixr
Domeguy:"I had a large sale on eBay last week, so I started buying materials for the solar powered portable power station. I bought 2- 12 volt 100Ah batteries, 1- 1000w inverter, (1500w peak power) 1- 20A charge controller, and various switches and gauges. I still need to purchase the solar panels, but I might be able to borrow some for the week I need them. I will start assembly next week when the equipment arrives, and keep you posted on what I short out or blow up."
A parts list would be appreciated, irrelevant of outcome.
Yesterday, the batteries were delivered to the porch, and I found in the mail box the charge controller, the main power switch, and the information panel. Today, the inverter should arrive. I went to lowes and bought the wiring. I choice 10 gauge as it needed to be thick enough to handle the DC voltage, but small enough to fit into the small hook-up areas like the charge controller. I'm still deciding on what to use or build for the "container". Right now I'm thinking of using 3/4 in. plywood to make a 2 level, 16 inch no cube with a hinged lid and using a hand truck to move it around. The 2 batteries in the bottom level with a wooden separation and the charge controller, inverter, outlets, switches and the fuses. I will take plenty of pictures and keep a cost list.
Lookin forward to it.
I have been waiting for the inverter to arrive before I started making the box. I checked the UPS site, and they said it was delivered yesterday. So I went down the driveway to ask the neighbors if they had it, and guess where I found it. Tied up in a clear plastic trashbag sitting on the side of my driveway in the weeds. My thoughts of UPS are for another time, so I brought it up and started cutting plywood. I decided I wanted to be able to unhook and unload the batteries easily, so I made a door in the bottom of the box and I will slide the batteries in longways, leaving air circulation room around them. I will put in 1 inch square pieces of lumber on the 2 long sides and the back, and just put a small piece on the door side so I can lift the battery over it to slide the battery out. I made the box out of 3/4 inch plywood, and has an interior space on the bottom of 16" W X 15" D X 10.5" H.
The upper portion of the box has a removable floating floor, supported by strips on the below wall. It's space is 16" W X 15" D X 4.5" H. In the top will go the inverter, charge controller, switches, meters, ect. It took me about 4 hrs. to make the box. The next step is to plan out the wiring, and I drew a basic schematic diagram last night.[IMG][/IMG]
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Costs so far
ITEM.............................................. ..........................COST.................... ..................TOTAL
2- UB121000 12V 100Ah batteries..............................$169.99 each............................$339.98
1- Inverter 1000W (peak 1500W) pure sine wave..........$140.00............................. ......$140.00
1- Charge Controller 12V 20A.....................................$14.03.... ..........…......................$14.03
.................................................. .................................................. ...............TOTAL. $494.01
Might suggest fans in the right places, if the power allows
Yes, thanks Mr. K, I forgot to mention the 2 fans I already had. I will cut ventilation holes behind the inverter for the 2 fans at its rear, and then see where the most heat is being generated and put a fan at that location. The same with the fuses, I keep moving things around to find the best location, and then I will wire in the fuse in a place where it fits the best.
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So, are you going to wire a trip switch into the system so that it will kick on only when the main power is down? A lot of places require it so their workers are protected.
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