DIY Solar-Powered Shipping Container Ventilation

Building an off-grid solar powered shipping container ventilation system. I had a problem with condensation inside the container and I'm hoping that this will be the solution (update: it works!)
I hope this helps you out. Let me know!
Here are the components that I used for the project:
Renogy 50w Solar Panel: amzn.to/4a9tljA
12v Radiator Fan: amzn.to/3VvPSmb
2-way Switch: amzn.to/49drKHY
Solar Panel Mounting Bracket: amzn.to/3VxccvA
Automotive Fuse Holders and Fuses: amzn.to/43vgKo8
Rare-earth Mounting Magnets: amzn.to/497Qlhs
Grommets: amzn.to/3vruW5a

[@aunttriciaattic]

I was sent your video thanks. I have never understood why people put the solar panels on top of a building when they can put them on the side. That's what I'm going to do I'm going to put it on the side.

[@HarrisT]

Thanks for watching! Stay tuned 👍

[@jessiemartinez7681]

it appears that you had that vent built in at some point? I too just bought a shipping container and am currently researching venting solutions. I like your setup. good work.

[@HarrisT]

Yeah I had the vents built in when I ordered the container. I mentioned it somewhere in the video. You’ll need some basic metal fab skills to do it yourself. At the most basic level you could cut a hole and put some 1/8th inch screen over it. Though the fan would most certainly run more efficiently mounted on a flat surface, rather than the ribs. Thanks for tuning in 👍

[@jamesfalvey77]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

[@HarrisT]

Glad this was helpful 👍 stay tuned

[@jamesfalvey77]

Have you noticed more air being pushed out or pulled in , in the configuration of this video?

[@HarrisT]

@@jamesfalvey77 I have it pulling air in from the outside currently, because I think the radiator fan blades are designed to do that. To be completely honest though, I can’t really tell much of a difference either way.

[@jamesfalvey77]

@@HarrisT I'm doing the exact same thing with the exact equipment. I am of the same opinion, however, I wanted to ask

[@MrBubba123bubba]

Have you noticed any difference in the humidity/temps?

[@HarrisT]

I don’t have a temp or humidity gauge in there but what I can tell you is there has been no condensation through multiple snow/thaw cycles and the the fan is still cookin. It’s definitely working 👍