I need to run my cable through some PVC tomorrow, and get all the cables tied down. I highly doubt my angle is correct, problem for future me (mounting brackets are adjustable).
Inside the shed i have a Jackery 2000 v2. I have all of my cordless tool batteries out there to charge. I also have an LED shop light, and a charging station for the wife, and my escooters.
Have you check wind loading in your area? These things can become a sail very easily and need to be securely mounted as to not go flying. Also the metal frames need to be grounded, I don’t see a grounding wire?
Not to be down on your project, it’s a cool project, but I wouldn’t want your work to go to waste within a year.
You sure that’s anchored down properly? If a strong wind from the right direction pulls on that, are the panels gonna stay put? I mean all the connectiona in between the panels and the ground. Is just a single picture, kinda hard to tell how it’s constructed. But panels going flying in a storm isn’t exactly a fun time…
I had the same thought. No real wooden joints, just pure screws and some prayers. This will probably not withstand winds above 80km/h
You know, next time you could just put them on a roof.
Nice looking setup! ^^
Good! More people should set up and run if they can… Just an observation based upon my own experience - Solar panels really do catch the wind. Before I had mine bolted to my roof on a secure frame, they’d torn out of my garden set up during a mild storm. I am not an engineer by the way and no idea what it’s like where you live.
Very nice! I want to do something like this… it’s just hard to make the jump since I live in Western Washington where it rains for half of the year.
Good idea on the adjustable angle!
