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Question about solar hot water heating

This is probably a stupid question and i apologize ahead of time.  My only excuse is that I am new to this (solar energy). ...
vonbismarck 2

trickle vs discharge

having trouble muddling through battery protocols, because I often hear or read that batteries like to have full discharge-recha...
Ed Humpal 4

solar hot water baseboard system

Hi,  we had a hot water baseboard heating system in Alaska (oil-heated) and are interested in designing a similar system us...
valerie maxwell 1

solar power for aviary

Am planning to build an aviary which will require occasional heating by season (I live in So. California) plus a small fan plus ...
Bert Wouters 2

heating water

Here is my story. We have a mountain home on a good size, year around running creek. I can get 3 to 4 feet of head in less then ...
mark Faut 2

Solar Power for Pond vs. house system

Hello, we have two ponds with waterfalls, one of which pumps about 2000 gallons per  hour and is 1/3HP.  We have anoth...
Carla Ruigh 3

Hybrid System

HiI would like to know which of the charge controllers will support a hybrid system (Solar Wind Turbine) RegardsALex
Alejandro Gonzalez 1

Considering Solar/Wind systems

I live in the upper midwest and am considering solar/wind systems to help heat/cool my home.  I am unsure how to proceed. &...
Terri Ayers 2

Micro Hydro....Flow vs Head

First time here on this site....I have a good sized creek on my property: 10-20' wide, avg depth 6"-1' (normal year round). My q...
Rick Dabe 2

Am I a candidate for hydroelectric power?

I've got an artesian well next to my house that puts out 35 gpm.  I have it piped to a creek that is 70 yards from the hous...
Matthew Adcock 1

absorber plate for (fiberglass?) solar water heater?

A couple years ago I received 4 used solar water heater panels for free. They appear to be constructed of some kind of white fib...
E B 1

24V Solar panels, use on 12V?

I wired up a group of older solar panels in 24V configuration.  This is at a remote location in Bahamas.  Homeowner ne...
Lee Haefele 4

Settings

I have eight S-460 Rolls Batteries in a 24volt system. What Bulk and Float settings should I be using?
Rich Hart 1

Battery Cable size

I've used your Wire Sizing: A Practical Guide to determine battery cable sizing and I would like your opinion if I sized it corr...
Gary Miller 5

Reflective Sheet Steel

What would it take to coat sheet steel with a silvered surface?  I have a variety of solar reflector that I would make out ...
Paul Klinkman 0

Solar Power needs

http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/Product-Details.aspx?ProductID=2500I am looking for ideas on what to purchase to rech...
Joe Nemecek 1

evaporative cooling

I am trying to source an evaporative cooler to run on 12V or 24V DC from solar power (max 500W0.This is either to cool a 4.5M3 b...
Martyn Lovell 3

PV Drainback Solar DHW

I'm seriously considering a drainback DHW system but want a PV powered pump to avoid the penalty of AC power.  However, I'm...
Jeff Butera 1

Can I use batteries while they're charging?

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Ian Wood 2

Xantrex 1500 + Solar Panel - HOW?

I want the Xantrex 1500 backup system (I have and love a smaller system that I use via Grid charge). But this time I want to cha...
Katherine Sainz 3

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