tdc3187 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Just got finished installing the second panel. Turned off almost everything in the house to see if the meter would spin backwards. I'll have another video tomorrow morning showing how much faster it spins with the second panel on. If anyone is interested. I am working on a group buy. Quote Viper 5902, big 3, 1/0 Rockford wiring, 2 xs d3100, mechman 300a, pioneer avic-z1, 2 dc 12xls, Rockford t2500.1bdcp, Rockford t1000.4ad, Rockford t2 6.5 comps, damplifier Build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/102584-carbon-fusion/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji553r Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 yeaaaahhhhh energy! good work boss Quote I don't fuck around. I go from zero to I hope you die in less than 2 posts build log http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/104524-new-subs-coming-sundown-3500d-arc-audio-cable-lacing-crescendo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splmark Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 What's the price of the panels and do u have a battery bank. I have been thinking about doing this but it cost way to much Quote http://www.termpro.com/dbdrag/memberalbum/34416a0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyG2 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I wanna get solar panels when I get a house as well. Seems like a good investment. Quote *New vehicle and system coming soon.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyman217 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Nice. How did it cost you? Quote Some people could care less about who the genius is that is making the product... They just want to get it cheap and say "derrrr, look at teh pretty lights in muh dash!" Because audio is a lifestyle not a hobby. Things that I am allergic too.... Haters Bitch Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobonit Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Hell yea, I'm interested unless I have to give one of my nuts to pay for it. Quote 97 Maxima SE Bunch of shit going in, check out the build Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheezyMane13 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Kick Ass Man how much did it cost to install one panel Quote take baby steps, u cant do it all at once unless u have a roll of 100's big enough to choke a donkey 1998 Chevy Venture "Swagger Wagon" Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 Headunit 3 15" Alpine Type R's in seperate T-Lines 1 RF T1500-1bd for 2 of the 15s 1 RF P1000-1bd for the single 15 3 sets of Hifonics Zeus ZXi6.5C Components( 1 more set to come for Front stage) 1 Hifonics HFi100.4 4-channel amp Stock alt for now (DC HO SPL 400A when funds come in,currently working on buying this) Stock battery and one Optima Redtop for now (looking at XS batteries) 3 15" Alpine Type R's (aka Swagger Wagon Build 1.0) Swagger Wagon Build 2.0 Youtube Videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdc3187 Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Let me start out by explaining what I have right now. I have two BP 175W panels, two enphase 190 grid-tied micro inverters, a ac disconnect, and everything wired to my breaker panel. I'll make a video in a little bit and show the whole system. These are newer inverters that connect directly to the back of the solar panel. One panel one inverter, you can connect 14 panel/invertor sets together. I am working on getting a group purchase together just for the panels and inverters, there are some small purchases that need to be made at installation like: Romex 10/2, a/c disconnect, depending on your breaker panel maybe a new breaker, a mount of some kind. yeaaaahhhhh energy! good work boss Thanks man What's the price of the panels and do u have a battery bank. I have been thinking about doing this but it cost way to much The panels/inverter combo will run 625.00 plus shipping, and depending on the quantity of panels maybe a couple quick connects at 3.00 a piece. I wanna get solar panels when I get a house as well. Seems like a good investment. So far it has been a great investment. I have noticed a nice drop in electric. I havent received a bill yet since these have been connected, I'll throw a screen shot of my monitoring program to show the difference. Nice. How did it cost you? I paid a little bit more because I didn't think about a group buy unitl after i got connected. I also bought a rack for the panels, which now I think is a complete waste of 140.00. I could have purchased lumber and made my own rack for a lot less. I paid 1500.00 plus another 300.00 for installation, no permits because we are moving within the year. I'll pull permits and contact the power company at my next residence. Hell yea, I'm interested unless I have to give one of my nuts to pay for it. The price depending on quantity is roughly 625.00 a set (might have to throw in a couple of quick connects at 3.00 each) Kick Ass Man how much did it cost to install one panel I paid a friend 300.00 to make the connection, bring 100' of 10/2 romex, a new breaker for the box, some pvc to run the wires through. Making a video after this post. Quote Viper 5902, big 3, 1/0 Rockford wiring, 2 xs d3100, mechman 300a, pioneer avic-z1, 2 dc 12xls, Rockford t2500.1bdcp, Rockford t1000.4ad, Rockford t2 6.5 comps, damplifier Build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/102584-carbon-fusion/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanz Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Let me start out by explaining what I have right now. I have two BP 175W panels, two enphase 190 grid-tied micro inverters, a ac disconnect, and everything wired to my breaker panel. I'll make a video in a little bit and show the whole system. These are newer inverters that connect directly to the back of the solar panel. One panel one inverter, you can connect 14 panel/invertor sets together. I am working on getting a group purchase together just for the panels and inverters, there are some small purchases that need to be made at installation like: Romex 10/2, a/c disconnect, depending on your breaker panel maybe a new breaker, a mount of some kind. Thanks man The panels/inverter combo will run 625.00 plus shipping, and depending on the quantity of panels maybe a couple quick connects at 3.00 a piece. So far it has been a great investment. I have noticed a nice drop in electric. I havent received a bill yet since these have been connected, I'll throw a screen shot of my monitoring program to show the difference. I paid a little bit more because I didn't think about a group buy unitl after i got connected. I also bought a rack for the panels, which now I think is a complete waste of 140.00. I could have purchased lumber and made my own rack for a lot less. I paid 1500.00 plus another 300.00 for installation, no permits because we are moving within the year. I'll pull permits and contact the power company at my next residence. The price depending on quantity is roughly 625.00 a set (might have to throw in a couple of quick connects at 3.00 each) I paid a friend 300.00 to make the connection, bring 100' of 10/2 romex, a new breaker for the box, some pvc to run the wires through. Making a video after this post. Hmm arnt you suppose to install conduit instead of PVC?or are you using the grey PVC? Quote That's why they don't deliver. Yer ass better go sit along the side of the road and wait. You can't expect them to travel up some dirt road in a hick / back woods town. Thats how horror movies start I explain things very simply and use analogies in terms of Pickles, and grape drink, pool noodles and jackhammers...if you can't put 2 and 2 together there man, There simply is not much more I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdc3187 Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 (edited) it is conduit, i was just having a brainfart and couldn't remember the name. screen shot of the difference in power. I only had one panel active until last night, so i'll get another screen shot in a couple of days. Edited August 7, 2010 by tdc3187 Quote Viper 5902, big 3, 1/0 Rockford wiring, 2 xs d3100, mechman 300a, pioneer avic-z1, 2 dc 12xls, Rockford t2500.1bdcp, Rockford t1000.4ad, Rockford t2 6.5 comps, damplifier Build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/102584-carbon-fusion/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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