Solar powered Light system build.

[ballgame]

This past weekend I installed much need lights to my camp house.

We had been using lanterns for the last couple of years and I finally got the time to install the solar panel, lights, and battery.

I bought the battery used from a fellow TBHer.

The solar panel and charge controller both came from Northern tools.

I can now run fans, lights, and charge electronics!

Should have done this years ago.

[Axe Man]

I would like a solar charger for my camper. I can run all of the lights off the batteries and would be cool during deer season just to leave it at the farm.

[wellingtontx]

Can you provide the details regarding the size, model number, etc of the solar panel and converter you are using ?

[wellingtontx]

Can you provide the details regarding the size, model number, etc of the solar panel and converter you are using ?

[wellingtontx]

Can you provide the details regarding the size, model number, etc of the solar panel and converter you are using ?

[wellingtontx]

Can you provide the details regarding the size, model number, etc of the solar panel and converter you are using ?

[wellingtontx]

Can you provide the details regarding the size, model number, etc of the solar panel and converter you are using ? thanks

[wellingtontx]

Very nice. Can you provide the specifics regarding the size and model numbers of the solar panel and converter you are using ? Thanks

[ballgame]

The solar panel is an NPower 18 watt Amorphous solar panel it is the same one as item #121179 except it is 18 watts versus the 15 watt on their website. (not sure why they dont have it on their website) The 18 watt cost $99 versus $65 for the 15 watt. It also came with longer wires and a few more accessories.

I'd say the dimensions were 3 feet long and 1.5 feet wide.

I built the wood base for it so that it would catch a little more direct sun.

The controller is item #121182.

The inverter I have is rated for 750 watts.

Hope this helps

[Bowtechlady]

Is this the 18 Watt one?

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466666_200466666

[bowhunter59]

Looks good, I have been wanting to add some to the house.

[ballgame]

Is this the 18 Watt one?

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...6666_200466666

Yes

[diego111993]

Can I please have more information on your set up like how long the power will last for and how much you can plug in at one time? What size battery are you using? I would like to do the same thing at our place because we are using lanterns right now and a fan would be pretty cool too. Thanks

[ballgame]

Can I please have more information on your set up like how long the power will last for and how much you can plug in at one time? What size battery are you using? I would like to do the same thing at our place because we are using lanterns right now and a fan would be pretty cool too. Thanks

I figure I can run 750 watts worth of electronics all night long with no problem. Im sure I could run more except my inverter wont do more than that. I have an 8N Battery, it is for a dozer or tractor and weighs about 75lbs. I bought it off of here for $100 used, they cost a lot more new. as for the lights I went with CFL bulds which brought down the # or watts used. Id say just try and add up the wattage used by everything you plan on plugging in.,

Materials:
18 watt solar panel $99
Solar controller $25
8N Battery used $100
Light fixtures: $10
1 extension cord $15
750 watt inverter: $80
Odds and ends: $20
Light bulbs $18

[TallTexan]

What if you switched the bulbs to LEDs?