savagekidd11
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Anyone using solar energy to power their setup?
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Anyone use or though of using a solar pannel for energy?
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BallinOnABudget
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It would cost a heck if a lot for the batteries panes and such it would take to power an entire setup. I think the last I check was like 16,000$
savagekidd11
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Christ , I see little cheap ones but I guess they dont put out enough energy..
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BallinOnABudget
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600 steady watts alone would not be cheap. That's steady power then account for the initial strike up time of the bulbs you would need like 800 constantly watts plus a battery recharging system. Then the install of such a large scale open would be insane. Would pay for itself if you got like 20 grand to invest
JohnnySocko
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I'm watching this thread....I'd like to know a lil more myself...
and GHEEZ BallinOnABudget, that avatar causes swelling and hunger at the same time....
Dude did you take that pic yourself?...gheez
and GHEEZ BallinOnABudget, that avatar causes swelling and hunger at the same time....
Dude did you take that pic yourself?...gheez
savagekidd11
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Yea thats not gonna happen , and I was gonna ask if you took that pic
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MisterBlah
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The best way to use solar panels is only as a secondary power source. The grid should be your primary source, solar panels a secondary. You can get a 250W panel for $300-500, and 4 of them would just about power a 1000W lamp on a sunny day. But $2000 is now where it ends. You need to pay an electrician to install it. You will need a DC-AC power inverter, a high power one, specifically made for solar power. And you will need a mixer, which adjusts how much power is drawn from the grid based on how much is being supplied from the panels. In all, for a 1000W system, you could see $10,000. Do I think it can be done for less? Sure. But I'm not an expert on the field, just someone who knows a lot about a lot.
BallinOnABudget
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lol couple pics. Gettin off top I but anyways solar is high investment that will pay for itself after about six years. That's my girl by the way this pic was a month after she had my child z
imab lucky fuck lol
SnapsProvolone
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I thought those were stacks until I zoomed in and realized they're just singles.. just ribbing youView attachment 3025421View attachment 3025423 lol couple pics. Gettin off top I but anyways solar is high investment that will pay for itself after about six years. That's my girl by the way this pic was a month after she had my child z
BallinOnABudget
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I think it was 6800$ decent crop a month ago helped me with my budget for the new set up I ended up gettin. Did good with lie 40 cfls the first grow lol
SnapsProvolone
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Right on! That could pay my electric bill for about 70 days.
Really though, impressive wife. Got any more pics?
jimmer6577
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If you look around you can find a kit with all included to run approx. 1000 watts for around $3500. The install will add up quick if you have to hire an electrician. If in the US, you can get 30% of the cost back if installed by certified installer. They don't care where or what it is used for, just that you got it. I'm actually taking solar install classes for PV and solar thermal. For a class project, I'm designing a whole solar grow op for 15000 watts. 10000 for flowering and 5000 for veg. My estimated material cost is approx $75000. This covers all extra electric needed also. The whole system can pay for itself in less than 6 months. The prices on PV equipment is falling vary rabidly, so in my opinion it is worth keeping an eye on.
SnapsProvolone
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How many hours per day will a static panel be in perfect alignment with the sun, required to achieve peak output. Better put, you have a 1000 watt panel, how many DC watt/hours will it produce in a single day.
PV array sizing is not cut and dry.
BallinOnABudget
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People don't understand the sun moves and hides behind clouds which in turn reduced the energy provided if any. Solar panels are not practical for normal growers so really I dunno why this thread Isn't locked lol
SnapsProvolone
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Not to mention shading just one cell/panel in a string kills that string.
Solar is weak sauce.
Solar is weak sauce.
BallinOnABudget
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Good theory and I actually thought about doing it to power little stuff like my booster fans or oscillating fans stuff that should have a smaller draw and may be doable for a decent price may have to plug the stuff in when the battery is weak but EVENTUALLY it would help pay the high ass energy bill. Maybe....