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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 14 ธ.ค. 2006
Acme Black Ops Suspension Gear first Flight In the Kitfox
Snuck the Kitfox out early to beat the heat. Testing out newly installed Acme Black Ops Gear and run the Colorado River.
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Willow Valley AZ Airstrip Hangar build
มุมมอง 123ปีที่แล้ว
Prepping our airstrip property by pouring the concrete foundation and slab. This will support our Red Iron Steel 50'x60'x18.5' Hangar and Diamond Bifold Door. Future home for the Kitfox! Our front yard is a Dirt strip with awesome Arizona Sunsets. Catching up with you Trent! @TrentonPalmer #kitfox #aircraft #airstrip #arizona #hangar #steelbuildings #property
Solar Pool Pump 900 Watts -1.2 Horsepower - 90 GPM
มุมมอง 16K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Installed a 72 volt DC pool pump powered by solar. Fun, effective and and Free. Design inspired by GR 55 and his video: th-cam.com/video/HB0puKXCey0/w-d-xo.html
Night Jump at Skydive Elsinore
มุมมอง 6629 ปีที่แล้ว
Full moon night jump. 4 way Horny Gorilla to a Round and spun it. Falling on our backs at 120 mph while enjoying the view of the Stars and Moon. Best $27 ever spent.
Eloy, AZ DC3 Speed Meet 3rd attempt
มุมมอง 4910 ปีที่แล้ว
Jumping from a DC3 into a 10 way speed star.
New subscriber here!
Welcome!!
Nice, solar panels act like shade too l, for the equipment
That’s epic dude
Can you please recommend the timer for the controller?
any more lots available on the airstrip? Hangar space /?RV hookups
So I understand you have a voltage limit for your pump of 150V that you cannot exceed, but is their an Amp limit rating as well. Thanks
"GR55" played by Tommy Lister Jr in Universal Soldier (The 1st one, It just popped up in mind but a great "call sign/number.") 😊😉
Luuuv this shit intallwd 4 systems and they luv it New Career$$$$ suk it SCE
How is it holding up?
4 years, 5 months still running strong.
Ok, so am I getting this right, you just have the solar panels and a charge controller? And, since you also have 72 volt DC pump, you just take the wires directly from the CC over to the pump, no batteries or inverter required (and the CC is boosting the 36-volts from your panels up to 72 volts due to some setting in the controller)? Second question, since you're in AZ you may be able to help me with it, but I live in Las Vegas, NV and we routinely get temps over 120°F/48°C but on the charge controllers I see on Amazon, a lot of them say they should only operate at temperatures below 40°C (104°F). I'm guessing your daytime highs are frequently over 104. Any issues? -- thanks
Hi Daniel, thanks for asking! The panels are in series so they’re generating around 100 volts DC. Taking that 100 volts and connecting it to the pump controller. There’s no batteries or inverters. The pump controller varies speed depending on sun exposure. It gets 120F here and so far after three plus years it’s been working flawlessly! In fact, about to jump in the pool now!
amazing video keep up the good work
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What is the max range ?
Roughly 300 miles or 3 hours with conservative reserves.
so its gonna take around 5 or 6 stops you need to make@@vwav8tr
Nice setup. I am currently working on installing this system. Could you tell me where you bought the mount system for the panels? Thanks
Thank you. The system is still running great. I built the panel stands out of fence poles and clamps. U bolts at the panel center so we can tilt them based on seasons.
Does the controller have a timer? Did you figured how to install a timer?
Variable speed is more cost efficient
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can we get a update on this project please.
Is there a company you can recommend that can do the same exact thing for my pool pump? I'm located in Miami.
Hi! I’m sure most handyman services could do the assembly for you. The biggest piece of the project is the pump.
Nice set up. But alternatively why not good tie the panels and just keep your normal AC powered pump? Then you can continue to expand over time by adding more panels offsetting your monthly electric cost?
Thank you. It’s still running strong. It’s a self contained DC system. Using solar to power the AC motor would require inverting and there’s significant loss there. The AC motor is still plumbed in so I can run it on demand if needed.
Hi VWab, I have a few questions, so if the 4 panels are connected in series, you are getting 154V at 250W from them, for a 72V 900W Pump is lot of current and not enough power, the other option is two connect 2 parallel pairs in series, you will get 72V at 500W, the right current but still not enough power, also my understanding is that to start up the pump you need at least 3 times the watts which operates (this is about 2700W), is the mppt controller doing all the magic?
Under load the panels will be producing approx 30v each since there is an MPPT the higher voltage is only if there is no load, so 120V and approx 250W each = 1000W approx though in practice a bit less. In practice this system probably produces 500-700W if you had 4x 300+ watt panels with the same Vpmax and Voc specs that would be ideal (not you can't go higher than 150V on this at Voc or will burn the MPPT). Alternatively 2 parallel sets of 3 panels in series can get you enough current to run at max speed. Also... this is probably a BLDC motor, which is going to have some sort of soft starting functionality even if it isn't a full VFD.
I take it you ran all your panels in series?
I am attempting to set up a electric generator system attached directly to my inground pool filter pump water outlet side. I want to use it to generate enough 220v 60hz current to feed back into the system to slightly offset the cost of running the pump during filtering of the pool.... Or.... generate enough 110v 60hz current to power an electric heater to help heat the pool cutting down on propane pool heating costs. So, what I think I need: 1. is to find a reasonably priced high-volume/low resistance water pump (possibly centrifugal), 2. tied to or mounted on a pump motor or car alternator and somehow converted to a generator, 3. Run that current through an appropriate inverter that can also output either the 220v or 110v AC at 60hz. 4. Then use that current to either run an electric pool heater at 1500 - 2000w or 5. Used in conjunction with 3 or 4 car 12v batteries, 6. back-feed the captured current back into the system.???? Any thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated!!!! I am trying to do this on a budget. I also realize and understand energy loss and entropy and the 1st and 2nd Laws, so I am only trying to recapture a portion of energy that is currently wasted. So far, I have thought about employing the use of a "jet well pump", or a centrifugal pump and running them in reverse of designed flow???
Great vid! I found your exact solar panels on craigslist for $80 and just when I was about to close the deal up popped the same panels for $50 so I grabbed 8! I have about the same size pool but with a jacuzzi that has a waterfall into the pool (so lets say about 12000 gallons total) and I'm just wondering if I use 6 of the panels (as rec by the seller) do you think the flow will be strong enough to keep the waterfall flowing strong? -- I live in So. Cal so plenty of strong sun. Also, did you use any fuses in your setup? Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you Keith. It’s still running strong. Glad you scored on the panels. I am confident it will run your waterfall. Assuming unobstructed sun. I’d do 2 pair of 3 panels in series, then parallel those pairs. I did not use any fuses. I am not worried if it smokes the wiring. Show us your project!
I have the exact same pump but no solar panels. Will any 4x 250w panels work wired in series? Does the voltage output matter? How bout 385w panels? Thx
Question why does your solar pump have air in the basket??? 🤔
Nice setup! I saw you have 4 x250W/36 V. I am assuming you are wiring all 4 panels in series to get 1000W but the voltage will be added to 144V? Am i wrong? It seems your pump is running great with that high voltage.
Thank you Dan, it's working great even now in the fall. All panels are in series. Open voltage is 144V but with the pump on it's about 90V. Controller can handle up to 150V, so I'm pretty close with no load.
@@vwav8tr Thank you for your reply! You got a great deal on solar panels! $75/each!! I am still searching for bargain on solar panels but i pretty much lock in with 1.2HP DC pump.
@@vwav8tr Hey thanks for this video. I just bought the same exact brand of pump and controller but the 72v - 1200w version. I'm in AZ also. My plan was 9 - 250w panels. 3 in series, 3 series parallel. I know its overkill, but when I look at 6 panels its slightly under what they say to have (only by like 60 watts, but i don't want to be under). From what you experience do you think i'd be better off with 8 panels (4 in series x 2 parallel)? Does your MPPT controller get hot when its running?
@@latourbrian If they're 30v panels you could do 4 in series and 2 parallel. That'd put you right up to the controller's max volt (it's higher than the 72v) limit so you may want to verify 120v is okay. Yes, the controller is nearly too hot to touch, been like that for nearly 3 years out here so It seems to be okay. Where are ya in AZ?
I'm in fort Mohave and I'm getting ready to do a solar pump on my pool how has it worked out for you 3 years later
Question I got pretty much same setup but do u have your pump on a timer if so how and what timer
I ended up installing this timer. www.amazon.com/JVR-Programmable-Digital-Battery-Powered/dp/B00WR0ELCO
Hello. Do you use hybrid controller (AC/DC) ? Very nice project. Thank you
Hi there, no AC power at all. The solar motor is DC only. The original 220v motor is tied to utility power independently.
Vwav8tr: I imagined that ! Thank you.
This is absolutely brilliant! I’m not familiar with wiring solar panels. Could you share where I could find a wiring diagram. Perhaps some sources a person like myself with no experience could find useful. Would really appreciate. Looking to get this project started soon. Thanks in advance 🙏🏽
I am working on the same pump (1.6 hp) setup as GR55. and I think a timer is a good idea. what sort of timer would you use and where would it be installed? Also there is a blue wire and brown wire coming from where the solar panels connect. I believe the brown wire is the positive lead. can you confirm that is correct?
I used this timer. www.amazon.com/JVR-Programmable-Digital-Battery-Powered/dp/B00WR0ELCO It requires a battery to close the relay. I added a 12V lead acid battery and a solar charger. Tied it into one of the panels to keep it charged. My controller has the brown as Positive. I can send a picture of my controller PCB if you need.
How many gallons is your pool? Mine is about 15,000gallon. I want to place an order but want to make sure I get the right size. Good Job
I’m around 8000 gallons. I figure the pump is rated at 90gpm so assuming it’s really doing 60gpm, that’s 3600 gallons an hour. Your pool should prob use the 1200 watt motor and pump for more GPH turnover.
@@vwav8tr Thanks, Ya that's what I am thinking. I am going to get the same pump as GR55 . Even if it is overkill I can put it on a timer and save its life expectancy. Maybe I will post a video when done and mention you and GR55. Thank You again.
Outstanding, awesome im looking for the pws 900 cant find it on the amacon would pls share the brand or name of the solarl pump. Ty sir
I used the PWS pool pump. www.amazon.com/PWS-Powered-Swimming-Suitable-JP21-19/dp/B07MBFX9DM. It looks like they are out of stock. Sun Ray also makes a similar pump.
I live in South Africa and most people here use normal electricity, which is pricey. We have sun most of the year so this will work great. Thank you for the great video.
Congratulations on your clean install !!! I like the idea of the panels mounted on the fence poles where you can change the angle if necessary. Thanks for posting and for the nice comments why more people don't do this I don't know. Hope you enjoy it for years to come mine is going on 4 years...
Sick !
Night jumps= one of life's better achievements.