Going off grid :) - Page 2

solarman216 · 14-03-2021, 22:08

Oh and forgot to mention you need to take into account the quiescent current of your inverter, typically 0.5 amp for a good one some draw more so over 24 hours = 12 amp hours but of course you can reduce that by turning the whole thing off when lights not needed, Rick

solarman216 · 31-08-2021, 22:45

What happened with this little project then Pete? Rick

makeitfit · 31-08-2021, 23:06

Well then, I do now have the panels and inverter package.
I've recently bought an old Tesco fridge back for storage. The plan is to mount the solar panels on the roof of said tesco box.
Council planning needed now ��
I'm still to actually buy batteries mainly because the summer season kind of got in the way ��*☠️��

solarman216 · 31-08-2021, 23:16

Can you not mount the array on an existing building, no planning needed for that unless you are listed or in a conservation area, Rick

makeitfit · 31-08-2021, 23:52

I'm using the tesco box as a storage unit. It's meant to be classed as a temporary structure but that only works for domestic situations. I've been told as its business related and accessed daily I'm already in a grey area !
It's difficult to find out properly without asking the council !!
If I could put a pic up you'd get the jist.

solarman216 · 31-08-2021, 23:58

Yea planners are shxx need I say more, Rick

14-03-2021, 22:08	#16
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Oh and forgot to mention you need to take into account the quiescent current of your inverter, typically 0.5 amp for a good one some draw more so over 24 hours = 12 amp hours but of course you can reduce that by turning the whole thing off when lights not needed, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-08-2021, 22:45	#17
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	What happened with this little project then Pete? Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-08-2021, 23:16	#19
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Can you not mount the array on an existing building, no planning needed for that unless you are listed or in a conservation area, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

31-08-2021, 23:58	#21
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Yea planners are shxx need I say more, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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31-08-2021, 23:06	#18
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Well then, I do now have the panels and inverter package. I've recently bought an old Tesco fridge back for storage. The plan is to mount the solar panels on the roof of said tesco box. Council planning needed now �� I'm still to actually buy batteries mainly because the summer season kind of got in the way ��*☠️��

31-08-2021, 23:52	#20
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I'm using the tesco box as a storage unit. It's meant to be classed as a temporary structure but that only works for domestic situations. I've been told as its business related and accessed daily I'm already in a grey area ! It's difficult to find out properly without asking the council !! If I could put a pic up you'd get the jist.