Installing A 200w Solar System In My Shed
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- Check out my new book that you can pre-order now. Simplify Vegetable Gardening will be available on 16th Feb 2024. Pre-order now to be the first to get a copy of this book that has all my personal tips. geni.us/SimplifyVegGardening At last all my plans for the shed have started to come to fruition, The first of these plans is Installing a 200w solar system in my shed. This system will enable me to do so much more over the next few years, It will also have lots of little perks that having a 200w solar system can supply. for example, I will have a small cooler to help keep milk and cans cold at the site providing tea and a cold drink when needed. It will provide the power for future plans as we gain more room. and it's expandable too.
You don't need to Install a 200w solar system in your shed, it could be just enough for some lights or to run a small pump of sorts, but I am Installing a 200w solar system in my shed so that I can bring you so many more projects, the sky is the limit.
I do not want to spoil the surprise of the ideas I have for this system but by me Installing this 200w Solar System in my shed it does not make it totally feasible for me to finally get these projects off the ground.
Building the shed last year, and installing the new roof a couple weeks ago was all preparation for Installing a 200w solar system in my shed and bringing me closer to real maximising on the potential of the allotment garden.
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As a qualified electrician your junction boxes, cable clips and haphazard wiring paths make me cry but the sheer ingenuity of your installation is wonderful so I have to salute you. Pure brilliance in shed-engineering .
Yeah a lot of the wiring was temporary as I wasn't sure exactly what i needed. I have wired in a fuse box and ring mains from that since. Still wont be up to your standards though :)
Thanks for this, I'm definitely doing this.
Love from Lagos, Nigeria.
Impressive little system. Gives so much convenience where none was. Thanks for sharing.
Yes it really does make things much easier at the garden and I havent even tapped the surface of things to do with it yet
I just found your video. I am very glad I did. You have made me understand this better than I have ever before.
I love what you do. Thank you for sharing. Great job!
THAT WAS A VERY CLEAR EXPLANATION.. THANK YOU AGAIN
Brilliant, I am glad you enjoyed it
hi Tony, enjoyed this video very much. Can't wait to see the others. Thanks for sharing.
Im glad you enjoyed it Rod, took some editing lol. Loads coming stay tuned pal
Cheers For showing this Tony. Gives you plenty of options for your shed. Take care. Nick
Yes Nick. Now the sky is the limit when it comes to ideas
Very informative and easy to follow. Thanks!
Thanks Emile glad it was of interest
great job installing Tony !! i've been looking into solar in my shed and garden for the last 12 months but never took the plunge but you made it look straight forward to do
It is very easy to do, If you can wire a plug you can do this. its simple. just take your time and job done
How you get house type sockets in shed,for bench grinders etc,what make panels are they expensive? Great help thanks
Many thanks Tony - that was very helpfull.
You are so clever. I've got 40w solar on y shed and running water to wash our hands etc but I really need lights. Great video as usual Tony thanks
Gaynor thanks. I have so many plans for this system up there and more videos will be along over the next few months as it all evolves
great well done
Thanks Steve :)
Dobra robota.Super pomysł i wykonanie.
Dziękuję bardzo, doceniam twój uprzejmy komentarz
BLOOMIN SUPERB mate, well done you !
I might copy.
That's a substantial investment Tony, With the inverter, the sky is the limit. Good luck with the system. I look forward to see the Solar system development. Cheers Patrick
Yes it is Patrick. but for the few hundred quid it set me back means I can do so much more.
Well done on this set up Tony.... said it before and it is truer now pal...God of the shed!!!
Not finished with it yet but be well tidy when all done and dusted
Great video and really helpful, I'm currently planning solar for my shed which I intend to use to make homebrew.
Sounds great!
Thank you for your video, you made it clear and easy to understand 👍👍👍
Fantastic, I am glad it was easy for you to get the knowledge I was trying to pass on :)
This is an excellent presentation as this is exactly what I’m doing here in Eden, Utah. Thank you for this content. You rock
Awesome and thank you for sharing
Thanks Linda :)
👍👍👍 impressive system tony
Excellent video, just what I was looking for. I'll certainly be checking out your other videos.
Thanks Bertie, Welcome to the channel :)
Absolutely awesome looking set up mate., a lot of hard work with all that..
Fantastic Bob
Wow, very impressed, like Blackpool illuminations :-)
Thanks Anne, It will make for much better working flow in winter rather than trying to do everything on the two days im off
29 mins in and the bilge pump is watering the plot.... this is a superb and well thought out set up T... Well in pal.
Lots more of it to come pal. Hold on to your hat :)
So for this install, I'd need exactly what pal...
1. Eco-Worthy 200 Watts Solar Kit off grid
2. 2 x Super Batt Leisure Battery's =
3. Pump.
Plus junctions, lights, fixings and all = £600.. Ish?
Guru Murphinda no maye cost around 450 ish i think
There is 200w deal on websit for just over 200 with charge controller and main wires
Got a Moto G (55) camera phone from work today T to replace my old Samsung one I was filming with.... Just shot 2 fantastically high end HD videos down the plot with..... IT LADS HAVE BLOCKED UNAUTHORISED UPLOADS FROM TYHE B***TARD!!!!... I could Cry....Please please please mate if you get the chance, could you text over the shopping list I need to order to emulate the set up you have here in the Vid mate... Expect a prompt order on the back of that there text mate... :-) Bloody IT NERDS.. LOL
Fantastic job! That watering system is brilliant,will save a lot of time, and the lights are brighter than my living room lol.
lol think you need to update your lights lol... yes should make life much easier lol
yes,defo need more wattage!!
Awesome video here..Thank You.
Cheers Ace :) Glad it was of interest
WOW --- super impressed with the lighting result mate !!
as i a roofer , please remember to apply CLEAR silicone ( good grade stuff ) to the TOP and SIDE of each fixing bracket bracket on the roof , small dab on the screw head , and also , when its DRY , pump silicone beneath those 3 x 2 on the floor , it will stop 90% of any damp there at the moment !! .
nice video !! .
That damp there is because the IBC's are over flowing down the wall. I have something on its way to rectify this issue and will show in a later episode, but will be sealing it all as I get time
out standing great job well done love that solar power hex yes .
Thanks, William. It's so much better-having power for various things at the plot :)
u connect the two solar in which form and h ow many watts per panel.also what size is your controller
Very informative thanks
You're welcome
Great video Tony.
Thanks Keith, glad it was of interest :)
Very nice video. I'm in the United States, I figure I can learn a lot from your videos. You have a new sub and I liked the video.
Well done to you excellent job well done thanks.
😀
cool stuf wel done
You could install some led grow lights in the seed room part of your greenhouse to give you a head start
Its in the pipeline possibly we will see later in the year
very useful channel....how to install solar system all complete...thank you..now i know how to do...👍👍👍👍 i very like this video.
Hey JC, Thanks mate I appreciate you taking the time to leave a great comment :)
Wow thank you for this great video. We will be going green and will have solar panels too.
Glad it was helpful!
Good one ..very educative
Thanks for watching
Great setup. I'm looking set up for lighting in Shed. Thanks
Glad to help
Brilliant.
Cheers Clifton :)
excellent
Cheers Robert
I was sad I did not hear more about the Solar panels, batteries, lights, and pump you used, and how they worked for your use. I like technical info with all your other information. I like what your doing to your mini farm.
Lynard, Sorry about that, I will make an update video in fact I have a few jobs to do with the shed so you will be seeing much more of the shed and solar
Exelente !! Justamente el proyecto que pienso realizar , y mediante tu video , veo las posibilidades y ventajas , gracias por compartir.Saludos desde MÉXICO TENOCHTITLAN CENTRO DEL UNIVERSO.!
Hola, gracias por tu gran comentario. Los contenedores son una gran manera y estoy seguro de que te ayudarán a cultivar papas fantásticas. Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para comentar y suscribirse. Te hablaré pronto :)
Bien espero tu respuesta y mientras tanto continuo realizando mi proyecto auto sustentable .
Great channel have subscribed for the solar info on lights
Great video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Damn good😊
Hi Tony, great idea 😋💪
Cheers Nad. Its going to open a lot of possibilities at the plot now
Good video Tony, I have panels too but have went for an inverter system, just several so far but will put up more soon and in the middle of building a vertical wind turbine for on the plot too. I want a total of 1kw so I can automate more things on the plot and the ultimate goal is to grow any veg at anytime of the year in my passive solar greenhouse. using techniques normally used by people growing cannabis like grow lights and space buckets but for tomatoes, peppers etc.
Ive had similar ideas, and have designed my own VAWT
nice job.
Thanks Moses :)
Excellent video mate i remember when i was young Dad had a allotment and grew all the veggies and raised pigs he was a driver for the mines so didn't go to war but Mum enlisted in the Wraaf and was discharged at the end of the war when i say i remember i'm talking about when i was 4 years of age i was born in 1946
A lot of great gardeners around then out of necessity
Looks brilliant mate 👌
Thank you! Cheers!
AWESOME!!!!!
Glad you think so!
@@simplifygardening me too
you got a well good set up m8 love it :)
Glad you like it Sorry for the late reply. A load of comments said they were responded to even though they were not. I am slowly working through them all.
Gave me some ideas for when I eventually build my shed
Good Ant thats why I make the videos :)
I'm sold on this if not just for the pump powered watering system alone Ant... Cracking set up and well instructed too I recon mate... BUT DONT TELL HIM!!!
Guru Murphinda lol
Thanks
Anytime
Can your system run a hot tub So I can disconnect from my home power and have it powered up by the solar panels? Love how simple you have made this look.
Do it exactly like his in this order: ALWAYS connect your battery ("earth"/"ground"/"negative"/"minus symbol"/"black") terminal to the charge controller "minus symbol" FIRST! Then your live wire"/"hot wire"/"red wire" goes to the charge controller "positive symbol". You can SAFELY connect your load device in the same order, and ALWAYS attach the negative 1st, then the lead "red wire". Now your device will function. Third step is the solar panel "minus symbol"/"negative wire"/"black wire" to the minus symbol on the charge controller and lastly, the "positive"/"red"/"hot"/"sparky"/"live wire" to complete your circuit! And disconnect in the reverse order for servicing. ( i like putting appropriate fuses on "red" lines). Ask me how I know! Love it! POWER UP!
Great video, I'm late viewing it as this is my first time on your channel, very interesting indeed, I'll consider subscribing. One thing I would say for anybody planning to do this, they say that you should connect the solar charge controller to the battery BEFORE you plug the solar panels into the solar charge controller because (they say) the solar charge controller won't know what to do with the power coming from the panels and might frazzle itself. I must say you've got some beautiful vines there, I've never tried growing them myself.
Thanks for the tips. The controller is designed to handle the charge form the panels until its sent somewhere, so should never cause an issue, but its prob safer your way too. Thos vines are not even three years old yet
If that were the case then where does the solar charge controller put excess power when the battery is full? If it just kept charging the battery it would gas and ruin the battery.
Nice, but not one fuse in sight apart from the 15amp fuse fitted inside the charge controller ! I recommend at least fitting some inline fuses just to be on the safe side and don't forget the longer you run the wire the more voltage drop you will get.
You could do with replacing that junction box next to your charge controller with a 12v fuse box. It’s not likely you’ll be using any equipment which draws a huge current but it’s good practice. Alternatively use in line fuses, the type where you can use standard car fuses.
Its already done Steve I was just waiting for it to be delivered and thats why i stated in the video its just a tempory setup. each circuit is fused so are the panels and so are the batteries :) but thanks for the advice I am sure someone will need it. I will be doing an update video shortly
Great job only down side is there are NO FUSES in the system
Seeing as you have double glazing are you going to insulate the shed ?
I liked this video. You can do a lot with just 12v and a little bit of solar! :)
When installing the Solar Panels on the roof, you used wood screws to hold down the Z brackets; I was wondering, will the wood screws stand up sufficiently to strong, high speed winds? I live in an area where the wind gusts can easily reach 100 km/hr or a bit more, and sometimes blow for several minutes or in rare occasions for tens of minutes.
I don't think my neighbors would appreciate my solar panels becoming ripped off the roof of my shed and cracking their roof tiles, or possibly breaking their windows.
An excellent video, which I am sure will benefit and give lots of ideas to other people on here. Well explained in easy steps. Fans in the tunnel maybe and also a 12V fridge in the shed to keep the beer cool 🍻😀 What would you estimate the total cost to get to this stage?.....How about creating a parts list used with links to items in your shop....in case others want to copy the build?..............Top job mate 👍👍👍
Got a 12v cooler on its way to me mate keep the milk and cider cool. for both panels charge controller and main cable, 2 batteries plugs and everything its around 400 but bare in mind its a large system and many poeple could get around with 1 panel and 1 battery
Thanks the ideas...
Hi don't forget to get the correct amp fuses on the solar out and battery in just in case.
I understand the set up I have panels batterys mppc and inverter the bitI was interested in was running the lights without using the noise of the fan
So the lights are 12v in mine so they go direct from the bix not the invertor
Wellllll.... NOW You've gone and done it!!!
lol done what?
thats a good idear what you have dun there with the solepannls 🔋🔋 but should put the battary on a plak off wood 👍👍
Michael as stated in the video its all only temp there atm as I have plans for that section eventually they will be on a proper stand
Is it safe to leave my battery outside the shed in a shaded area maybe inside a wooden box
very well explained in plain English , thank you , could you show how to battery bank on the solar grid system please ....
Hi, loving the videos and just purchasing this exact setup for the summer.
A couple of questions if you could answer please?
1) Do I need to buy a specific switch?
2) Could i invert and charge my power tools using this type of power?
I would be interested how much you're currently running off this system please?
You dont need to buy a specific switch as long as it supports the current that runs through it. If you add an inverter you can run anything from it thats 110 or 240v and obviously 12v too. just setup different circuits. Im running the lights and pumps from this along with charging my power tools and a radio and pond pump I have never run out of power yet
A great little power thing you Have going on but you should keep your batteries off the ground.
How long do the batteries last at night when the system is not charging?
Mantab pak
:) Sorry for the late reply. A load of comments said they were responded to even though they were not. I am slowly working through them all.
batteries are 12v 110amp hours each
I don't know whether its mentioned but I noticed you still have the safety Red transport plugs still in the battery. on both ends of the battery that need to be removed to let the battery breath whilst charging to let out any excess gases. great video though :-)
Hello! This is a fantastic setup! I was wondering if you ever done a video with the setting up of the Inverter as well?
I havent but in Spring I may make one as I need to extend it to another shed also
Did you wire the solar panels in series or parallel?
If you left the lights on with a full charge how long with it take to run the batteries down? Great job!
I dont know. I run radios, lights a pond pump and even charge power tools from it and its never run out on me
I so need to do this!.......how else is a girl supposed to keep her beer cold. Great stuff! :-)
Cheers Vivi. Its becoming so handy and yes it keeps the milk and cider cold in a 12v cool box :)
Mate you havd water in that corner of your shed, you'd BEST get that battery up off the floor.
great video ,thanks for sharing I hope i can find these panels here in texas usa
Good luck! But check out my amazon store for the USA link in the description below, they are all in there under 12v power
Regardless of where the parts are sourced from, I'd strongly recommend that if you're considering a 200 W or more Solar Panel system, it would be prudent to install a Direct Current (D.C.) isolation switch rated to match the Solar Panels' short circuit current, although I'd add an extra 50% rating to the isolation switch, to apply an old Electrical Engineering rule of thumb; in case the Solar Charger doesn't have a built-in isolation switch.
For inexperienced folks; as an example, a 200W solar panel or set of solar panels wired in parallel, working at 18.2V delivers a maximum current of 200W/18.2V = 10.99, say 11 Amps D.C., but you can't just then calculate 11 * 1.5 = 16.5 Amp D.C. rated isolation switch is fine because the 16.5 Amps D.C. is the maximum current delivered by the Solar Panels during normal operation.
To properly rate the D.C. isolation switch, use the short circuit current which must be checked from the manufacturer's specifications data sheet, and for one particular type of Solar Panel, it's rated as 11.7 Amps D.C. short circuit current, thus the isolation switch should be rated for 11.7 * 1.5 = 17.55, say 18 Amps D.C.
Another item to add for safety, would be a D.C. rated circuit breakers, rated for the Solar Panels maximum short circuit current; please don't use the 50% safety margin as was suggested for the D.C. isolation switch because we want the circuit breaker to trip as close as possible to the short circuit current for the Solar Panel/s. Such a D.C. circuit breaker is installed before the isolation switch. Separate D.C. rated circuit breakers for each load the Solar panels are connected to, are strongly recommended in case the Solar Charger and/or inverter don't already include their own circuit breakers.
It's also very important to make sure the wiring is rated at least for the same D.C current as the D.C. isolation switch. The insulation should be fire retardant, and if not using electrical conduits if running the wires outdoors, then double insulation should be used and the outer insulation should best be selected for weather and Solar U.V. resistance. An added advantage of using electrical conduits, is that it's much harder for wind storm debris to accidentally cut the outside wires, or for potential thieves to intentionally cut the wires to steal any outdoor fixtures.
These precautions may seem a bit extreme, but when dealing with sufficiently high currents, safety and preventing an electrical fire from starting are of paramount importance. If insurance issues are involved, then it may be wise to have a licensed electrician to perform the electrical wiring because even if everything was done correctly, the insurance assessor may decide not to pay out on the policy if the person that did the wiring didn't have an accredited electrical license.
Hello mate what kind of solar kit do I need to run a fridge tv and other things in my shed pub cheers
Nice job and thanks for sharing lad! Looking to do the same on my 10x14 shed. With the additional lights you just cut and tied / taped wires together sharing the connection?
No they are all.in junction boxes
@@simplifygardening Great video Tony, this video has convinced me to go down the solar power route too, for my 14 x 10 shed, just need to workout wattage for music equipment, pc etc i'll need, thanks again
where did u get ur sumppump from .- as ive looked on amazon but does cum wiv a 12v plug as ive got solar pannels and wind turnbine at my allottment but i love ur idea of using the 12v sockets for ur pumps too water ur plants
Lee check the show notes the link is in that description mate
Hi, did you show us how to hook up the electricity part, ? GREAT VIDEO. advise
Yes the whole setup is there
well done, fuses or circuit breakers might be worth thinking about at some stage. Might save you some carnage later on.
They are installed it was a temp setup for the video which was explained I was waiting for the delivery of the fuse box and fuses. the whole system is now fused and running fine
@@simplifygardening HI Tony, did you a video for once you received your fuse box and how to setup the fuse box.. thanks
No using the inverter I was confused by diferant size cables from the load of the controller to the lights many thanks
Any issues mike let me know i will try making a short video or something
hi can i ask what lighting youre using there and where to buy please?
Did you fit fuses in the circuits as large batteries can course fires if there is a short circuit?
Hi George yes they are fused, Im a firefighter so know all to well what they can cause, just didnt show it in the video
Can you come down Southampton and put me some up pls ;) fab job
Ummmmm No. lol its very easy to do just take your time all the connectors can only go together one way. if you can wire a plug you can wire this system
What about winter time
What size cable have you used please
would it not be better for the charge controller and batteries to be closer together
IT NEEDS CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE TO PROTECT THE BATTERY AND LOAD IN CASE OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERLOAD. THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR.
That is in there now. It hadn't arrived for the filming of the video, but came a week late. There will be an update coming on this shed when I do the interior so will cover it then
I am going to run a 5 to 10 m length of garden lighting from my charge controller. Would I need a fuse or a circuit breaker?
@@danwiddison you'll need a fuse regardless
Hi , I'm watching as I'm looking for a way to install a solar panel system on my shed to hopefully power a small pool heater and pump for the kids. Do you think something like that would be possible if I was to buy this kit?
Regards,
Yes easily infact i will be running a pond pump off mine but if u search uk here we grow rainwater harvesting and watch that video you will see how powerful it is
Hi brilliant information, what type of wire are you using and were do you get it from thank you
visit the amazon store link below I have a section on there with all of these products used
I like the video thanks for your efforts. I will be happy if u ca share solar calculator with me.