Cost effective solar set up

[Nemesis]

This is basic guide for a small cost effective solar set up, by saving money you’re going to have to do some DIY, I will do other threads on some of the DIY your need to build, but the parts are in this thread.

Remember this is a guide, you decide how many panels or batteries or other you want.


30Amp 12v/24v Solar Charge Controller £38
OR
20Amp 12v Solar Charge Controller £24



PV 80watt Solar Panel Mono £115 X 2 £230



MC4 PV Solar Cable BLACK 10 Metre for Solar £21 buy two panels £42



Numax Sealed Leisure Battery 75Ah LV22MF £66.67 I would suggest 2 plus, £133.34



2 Core Round Flex (2182Y) 0.75mm² x 50m £12.96



Terminal Posts



Waterproof Cigarette/Cigar type accessory socket - Rated at 15A



HEC Weatherproof Garden Box IPX4 £25



Moulded Enclosure £10

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Earth Block 8 Way £2 need two £4



SPST toggle switch, Rated 20A @ DC 12 V Available in red, green, blue and amber £2.20 get min 6 and get mix colours



Connector Strip 30A £1



Metro In Car 12V 4-Way USB and Adaptor £5 price changes all the time.








Ring RINV1100 1100W 12V Power Inverter £140




Product Specification

» Continuous Rating: 1100W
» Constant Use: 12 Hours
» Peak Power: 2200W
» USB Charging Socket
» Battery Voltage:12V

High quality inverter, ideal for the professional user requiring AC mains power for heavy duty applications.


» Professional quality - continuous rating in excess of 12 hours
» Digital display shows battery voltage and appliance wattage

All PowerSourcePro inverters include the following safety features to protect the inverter and the appliance connected:


» Low battery voltage alarm and shutdown
» Over voltage protection
» Overload protection
» Temperature protection

£668

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The £668 was the better controller and 2x solar panels plus two batteries, and a pro grade inverter.

You could build in stages and get one at a time and build up over time, here is a 1x item costing and a cheaper inverter.

Ring PowerSource Inverter 300W £50

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£358

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I missed a few bits

Halfords Negative Battery Cable 45cm (18") £5

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/store...yId_255205


Halfords Positive Battery Cable 76cm (30") £6

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/store...zone=PDPz1


Halfords Negative Battery Terminal Connector £4

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/store...zone=PDPz1


Halfords Positive Battery Terminal Connector £4

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/store...zone=PDPz1


Add 19 to the £358 build or £38 to the £668 build.


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