The DIY Energy Resource

I completed the panel in August 2009, put it on the roof and charge my batteries. With a 3000w inverter I was successful getting a small window air conditioner to run. My panel along with the other charges 2 100ah deep cycle lead acid batteries. Currently it runs my wireless printer and additional 12v loads for charging my cell phone, iTouch, or whatever. I have changed to a 1000w pure sine wave inverter since the original installation and can run any load within that limit. Vacuuming works great, computer runs great, printer works great, as well as other appliances I have tested. I did not see any problems with my 3000w modified sine wave inverter, but I did notice that my laptop charger got hotter with that than the pure sine wave. To those building their own panels, I suggest being very patient in the construction of your panel. My panel could (probably) be outputting it's ideal wattage (~60w) if I performed better craftsmanship. Although, for constructing it really poorly, it has been working great ever since I began using it. Have fun with your solar power guys!

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