Solar panel Repair...Don't throw yours Out Until You Watch This Video! Off Grid Living.

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  • @hugostiglitz6914
    @hugostiglitz6914 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would test the diode in situ. Also put the panel face down on a workbench, not facing the sun. Better practice!

    • @JimmyPaulSaenz
      @JimmyPaulSaenz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How do you repair the glass on a solar panel

  • @dennisbarnett1995
    @dennisbarnett1995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Heather and Cecil, Dennis here from Filer, Idaho USA. Here to watch another update on the pole barn build. Glad I found your channel. I have learned alot. Thank you

  • @raymondamaral8602
    @raymondamaral8602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I watch you all the time and I enjoy the content

  • @arisereebimini6153
    @arisereebimini6153 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    these is the best tutorial on diode ❤❤❤

  • @tomfillmore9710
    @tomfillmore9710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good fix Cecil you are a jack of all trades very smart take care

  • @jketch1
    @jketch1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very informative and very easy to fix. Nice job. Thanks for the video 👍

  • @thelazyfishkeeper2730
    @thelazyfishkeeper2730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i like it. easy fix if you know what your doing. learning something new stay well

    • @vidili68
      @vidili68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I too
      Have a good day be safe

  • @owenconnors9897
    @owenconnors9897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the lesson today.
    I'll keep that info in my back pocket, it will come in handy soon : )

  • @TheWrena440
    @TheWrena440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Cecil, I feel energized now!

    • @vidili68
      @vidili68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha
      Have a good day be safe

  • @popmurphy9859
    @popmurphy9859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good job on that solar panel! Would be interesting to see a video of the setup of your solar system you sure got lots of power there. You and Heather stay safe and happy!
    Pop

  • @deanbarr5740
    @deanbarr5740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was some good stuff to know Cecil, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @redwood1957
    @redwood1957 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Did you check the sort circuit amps before pulling diodes?
    Thanks

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cecil can fix anything!... thanks 4 video. be kind.

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello, well thank you very much. You have a great day. Cheers!

  • @donbowersock9564
    @donbowersock9564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good job another panel saved.

  • @kurtspann442
    @kurtspann442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Testing diodes are easy to test. Simply do a resistance test across the diode. Should have only resistance one way and no resistance when reversing your terminals. Diodes are a one way valve for electricity. May have to isolate the diode your Testing if in parallel.

    • @camreed7073
      @camreed7073 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes we all know that but got to make it interesting

    • @Dennis-mq6or
      @Dennis-mq6or ปีที่แล้ว

      That technique will work if the panels are not producing any energy, (in the dark or panel covered with opaque material so light cannot hit it), but if they are producing energy, (voltage and current present), then connecting your meter across the diode will blow out the fuse in the meter, (or worse)!

  • @briantaylor6257
    @briantaylor6257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the lesson on diodes

  • @camreed7073
    @camreed7073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love that 18 volt tester you should patent those that's a million tester right there everybody needs old tools with no batteries very good demonstration on testing stuff

  • @WACRE44
    @WACRE44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks that’s awesome learning new stuff

  • @offgridinthepacificnorthwe3210
    @offgridinthepacificnorthwe3210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So far I have never lost a diode. I have a few panels on our machine shed that are 20 years old and doing fine. All the panels on the main house system are either USA or Canadian made. Do you think it is the Asian made panels that have inferior diodes? I know the German panels as well as t he Tywan last a long time. I do have about 10 Renogy panels that are 7 years old and have never skipped a beat. I have spair diodes just in case. Thanks for the tips.

    • @jenniferwhite6089
      @jenniferwhite6089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lucky i have a night mare with ours first panels were great had a very bad storm damaged the panels bought new panels were i bought them the did the installment too i have steep roof were they had to go yea i did tell them and sent pictures to them to had then salesman and the installers sign off on the picture too they were very upset when they got here bigger job then wait they quote it on doing to i was not born yesterday why i had the salesman sign off on the job say their no longer in business i had to replace the damage they done to the roof before i had to hang the panels yes i put the first one up myself i know how hard it was to do to
      i just rebuild here again house id 10 time the size it was now private museum i live in the room for dust bunnies to multiply lol

  • @billymckenzie369
    @billymckenzie369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    To test a diode you only have to unsolder one end of it from the circuit. Using about a 2k ohm scale a good diode will show a low reading one way and no reading if you reverse the meter leads on the diode. If the meter reading is a low reading, while testing the diode with the leads in both directions, the diode is shorted and bad and should be replaced. Also, if it does not show a low meter reading in one of the test, it is open and should be replaced.

    • @skywalker_0427
      @skywalker_0427 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      whats the specs of the replacement diodes for 250w mono 36v panels. i have a setup in a remote location with poor performing panels. want to save myself a 2way roundtrip by going with replacement diodes

  • @rodbender7946
    @rodbender7946 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what is that tool you are using to remove the diodes?

  • @UpperSkyDJ
    @UpperSkyDJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the great tutorial 🤠

  • @richardroyles1423
    @richardroyles1423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That’s neat. God bless. Kansas

  • @Adam-mf9cl
    @Adam-mf9cl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the Video. But, Tin your soldering iron. Also Rosin Flux is awesome for big projects. Just got panels so I’m appreciate the lesson..

  • @minipv9972
    @minipv9972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any updates? how do they perform now?

  • @hubertwebb9869
    @hubertwebb9869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cecil you are brilliant, where did you acquire that information about the diodes?

  • @babymaker13th
    @babymaker13th ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how do you change the inverter ?

  • @DanWebster
    @DanWebster ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video the diode directs the power to only one direction without it the power would never build to the ness voltage; question: do the panels themselves wear out and can they be rejuvenated?

  • @rbell38340
    @rbell38340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What do you think is making the diodes go bad? Is there anything upstream that could be causing it?

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello Richard, I was told they got hit by lightning. Cheers!

  • @normsatv
    @normsatv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool i learn something 👍 i bought new solder gun like that find works awesome indoors outside cools off to much gives me greif keep enough heat may look into different tip that is smaller or point type may hold heat .

  • @DesertTuna
    @DesertTuna 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool man well done u was expecting 24v so impressed oh cool

  • @willwade1101
    @willwade1101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You don't have to take a diode out to test them. Your meter should have a position that when you touch the leads together you get a beep. Use this setting and touch each end of the diode, if you don't get a beep then reverse your leads. If you get a beep that way the diode is good, if you get no beep or if it beeps both ways then the diode is bad.

    • @Dennis-mq6or
      @Dennis-mq6or ปีที่แล้ว

      That technique will work if the panels are not producing any energy, (in the dark or panel covered with opaque material so light cannot hit it), but if they are producing energy, (voltage and current present), then connecting your meter across the diode will blow out the fuse in the meter, (or worse)!

    • @willwade1101
      @willwade1101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just cover it with a blanket.@@Dennis-mq6or

    • @Dennis-mq6or
      @Dennis-mq6or ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That will work too if the blanket does not let any light in.
      And you cover both sides...@@willwade1101

  • @Whipple1
    @Whipple1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well now, Sparky. That was a very interesting video. I have no previous experience with solar power so I can legitimately say everything I know about solar power I learned from Professor Skinner!
    Cheers!
    Whipple

  • @michaelmcdonald6727
    @michaelmcdonald6727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tutorial there Cecil and Heather! I was never much of an electrician but you make it look easy. Thanks much for sharing!

  • @skywalker_0427
    @skywalker_0427 ปีที่แล้ว

    whats the specs of the replacement diodes for 250w mono 36v panels. i have a setup in a remote location with poor performing panels. want to save myself a 2way roundtrip by going with replacement diodes

  • @Camsou492
    @Camsou492 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I know what size of diode to buy for my old solar panels? I bought mine used and don’t have any data for them but they all have this issue of low voltage. I believe this may fix them.

  • @randycornell9796
    @randycornell9796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesomeness!! Stay safe my friend's.🤓👍🤓👍 Randy.

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Randy, well thank you. You stay safe as well. Cheers!

  • @obaroaluya3762
    @obaroaluya3762 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My panel 4pcs not producing any voltage or irregular potentials across the diodes terminal points. Measuring 0v, 0v, 11v.
    Sometimes, it shows 10v, 10v, 10v. Then next shows 0v, 0v, 0v
    Is the problem the wafer..? Or the busbars..? Is the panel expired..?

  • @stanphilpot9317
    @stanphilpot9317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats great,you make it simple, thanks

  • @kenelbrave2420
    @kenelbrave2420 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i learned something

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good knowledge. Thanks

  • @loubas8785
    @loubas8785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oh well I guess i asked before watching until the end when you said you had someone drop the panels of to you, looks like i had a premature commentation happens to all of us no? i hope i'm not the only one cheers and god bless

  • @100musicplaylists3
    @100musicplaylists3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    where can a learn solar repair thoroughly? any ideas?

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello, if you look at some of my other videos they may really help you out. Cheers!

  • @liljoeii6091
    @liljoeii6091 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

  • @robertmartinez5086
    @robertmartinez5086 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that normal for the size of that solar panel to put out 36 watts ?

  • @cphank151
    @cphank151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would be better to shut off the panel while soldering or unsoldering. Better to work on any circuit with power off if possible. You could put it face down on the ground or cover it with a dark blanket held in place with appropriate clips at the top.

  • @Dennis-mq6or
    @Dennis-mq6or ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the numbers on those diodes?

  • @MyFairbanks
    @MyFairbanks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m not sure why you can not check the diode with the ohm meter?

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hello, I can It's very easy...this is for people who don't own a multi meter.

    • @Dennis-mq6or
      @Dennis-mq6or ปีที่แล้ว

      That technique will work if the panels are not producing any energy, (in the dark or panel covered with opaque material so light cannot hit it), but if they are producing energy, (voltage and current present), then connecting your meter across the diode will blow out the fuse in the meter, (or worse)!

  • @steveholbrook4729
    @steveholbrook4729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good day

    • @vidili68
      @vidili68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You too
      Have a good day be safe

  • @robertstratford9598
    @robertstratford9598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cecil have you ever thought about putting a heat pump in the ground to get energy from ?? .

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Robert, I have thought of it...but it seems quite expensive, maybe someday. Cheers!

  • @user-tn7xo7ky9o
    @user-tn7xo7ky9o ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you repair panels that fit damaged in hail storm? I've heard of people putting a stick in film over the shattered glass but I would think it wouldn't produce as much energy since it's not clear anymore. Then I don't know if the film would work where the glass had homes in it
    Storm hit us hard yesterday evening that produced 90-100 mph winds with golf ball size hail. Then after the hail >4" rain. Fast moving storm, only last approx 45 min. My parents have a massive 12 kw system. Only 1 panel producing 100%, 90% aren't doing anything & rest gimping along. System only 14 months old, seems so wasteful to trash them

  • @renoflames
    @renoflames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    VERY GOOD VIDEO...

  • @offgridwanabe
    @offgridwanabe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't forget to ground all your arrays it may help with the lightening strikes.

  • @toddmeanie6003
    @toddmeanie6003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just curious what's the size and part number them diodes

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Todd, I'm not sure...I'll take a look later and let you know. Cheers!

  • @vittoesmith1
    @vittoesmith1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video.

  • @KrissBartlett
    @KrissBartlett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for that was good to know never knew that great job thanks for that !!!

  • @richardTEPUZ
    @richardTEPUZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the video

  • @harrytaylor6854
    @harrytaylor6854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    good one o one

  • @frankche3389
    @frankche3389 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need help to fix my 2 solar panel boxes, both red lights are on and I couldn't find anyone willing to help me to fix it. The company that installed my solar was long gone. Need directions, thanks. Frank

  • @name-ey5it
    @name-ey5it 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So cool

  • @rohanboswell5408
    @rohanboswell5408 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My friend has one that's busted on the side ..can't a bisted one be fixed ,he sent me pictures but not close up

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello, just test it to see how bad it is..it should still make some power. Best of luck. Cheers!

  • @ronaldclark2624
    @ronaldclark2624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Soldering Guns are not recommended for use on Solid State devices as the tip has a magnetic field! The diodes probably block the different panels from drawing current to each other but I have little knowledge of Solar panels. The voltage drop across germanium diodes is 0.2volts and silicon is 0.6 volts. you can measure that with your volt meter. Ron

    • @Dennis-mq6or
      @Dennis-mq6or ปีที่แล้ว

      That technique will work if the panels are not producing any energy, (in the dark or panel covered with opaque material so light cannot hit it), but if they are producing energy, (voltage and current present), then connecting your meter across the diode will blow out the fuse in the meter, (or worse)!

  • @BigGuy8059
    @BigGuy8059 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Soldering guns heat up very quickly, because they only heat a tiny bit at the tip. That heat may not be enough to solder thick PV wire or diodes because the copper and diode clamp are good heat sinks. I can actually solder much better with my 30 watt pencil iron than with my 100 watt gun because it heats a much larger piece of copper. Nobody needs the special tool to open MC4 connectors! You can actually just push the clips in with your fingers and rock the connectors apart. You don't have to recycle questionable diodes: They are dirt cheap from Digikey and you know they are good. Used ones might conduct in one direction, but not very well if they have been stressed. Their only function is to bypass a shaded panel. If there is no chance of shading, they do nothing.

    • @obaroaluya3762
      @obaroaluya3762 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How do they actually bypass a shaded panel..? I have often wondered the use..?

  • @johnolafson263
    @johnolafson263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed

  • @barrb6134
    @barrb6134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Diodes act as a gate for current. You don't have to remove to test if they're good. With a VOM set to ohms, place (+ & -) leads on each end of the diode, and measure, then reverse those leads. Current will only be allowed to flow in one direction hence measurement will only be possible in one direction.

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hello, I've tried to test the diodes in place with no success, These panels have two stacked diodes in each circuit, if You test the top one it may be good but if the bottom is bad, then both will read as bad.You have to disconnect at least one end to test them. Cheers!

    • @Dennis-mq6or
      @Dennis-mq6or ปีที่แล้ว

      That technique will work if the panels are not producing any energy, (in the dark or panel covered with opaque material so light cannot hit it), but if they are producing energy, (voltage and current present), then connecting your meter across the diode will blow out the fuse in the meter, (or worse)!

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas2814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    good one. bush bunnies

  • @acdatz6222
    @acdatz6222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What causes the diodes to fail?

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello, usually power surges or reverse hookup. Cheers!

  • @clydenakashima7393
    @clydenakashima7393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Properly why your iron is not heating up is the long run of your extension cord is causing a voltage drop. To test this out plug your iron right at the source to see it heats up quickly. Stay safe.

    • @Dennis-mq6or
      @Dennis-mq6or ปีที่แล้ว

      Right idea about resistance, but wrong place...
      I had exactly that same soldering gun and it was a great tool but it had a very weak link. The weak link was the connection from the two very large pole pieces on the front to the replaceable tip.. The method of tightening the tip in place to provide a very low resistance contact was a really bad design.
      The older models and the later models had a much improved clamping system for the tip.
      The only way to fix the problem with that gun is to remove the tip, use a round file or rolled up sandpaper to clean the hole the tip slides in to, then clean the parts of the tip that touch inside those holes, and put the tip back in and TIGHTEN the clamping screw as tightly as possible without stripping the threads. The resistance of that connection should be as close to zero ohms as possible.....
      There is a paste called no-ox-id, or de-ox-it that can be used to make the good contact connection last longer but I have never used it.
      Last but not least........Frequently tighten that clamping screw because they get loose due to heating and cooling cycles...

  • @alanhomer5116
    @alanhomer5116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that's cool

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Alan, thank you...I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

  • @jackson4569
    @jackson4569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You need to clean and retin the solder tip.

  • @serzhdyubro8083
    @serzhdyubro8083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh, I tried to text here how to check the diodes with multimeter and... understood that it will be so long text :-)))) So, decided not to write so long comment :-)) But it's really very easy to check the diodes having the only multimeter with the resistance measurement mode. See Kurt Spann comment, it's short and informative.

    • @Dennis-mq6or
      @Dennis-mq6or ปีที่แล้ว

      That technique will work if the panels are not producing any energy, (in the dark or panel covered with opaque material so light cannot hit it), but if they are producing energy, (voltage and current present), then connecting your meter across the diode will blow out the fuse in the meter, (or worse)!

  • @lloydwilliams8715
    @lloydwilliams8715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good morning Skinners and fellow Viewers. Hoodie to u all from the sunny island of Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @billymckenzie369
    @billymckenzie369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Let me share some things that will make things easier and better with jobs like this. First, get some pieces of #10 romex and make your tips, for that Weller soldering iron, out of that wire. Bend the wire to look like the original tip. When you first heat the new tip, melt some fresh solder on the tip at the front where it’s supposed to be hottest. That process of “tinning the tip” will make for the hottest point of heat transfer for soldering and unsoldering. Also the #10 wire will get hotter than the original tip. Occasionally, when using the iron it helps to clean the tip with a metal brush, reapply fresh solder and wipe off the excess, thereby retinning the tip. Also it helps to clean the tip if the solder has a resin core, but that’s not totally necessary.

  • @petervogwill6499
    @petervogwill6499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You mean to say : each section , each diode -- is to be tested....any failure can impair correct voltage output....? Testing involves sectional verification..? WHAT is involved to further determine if SECTION is defective...meter each.., without diode , or is diode necessary for full output..? Huh ?

  • @mm-wh4jx
    @mm-wh4jx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great

  • @MrGigi-dz9cv
    @MrGigi-dz9cv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If diodes go bad, they should be replaced.
    But, they usually, don't.
    Just take your time, do things right.

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello, the panels were hit by lightning...that overloads the diodes and burns them out. These panels are still in service to this day and are working flawlessly, I'd say they were done right. Cheers!

    • @MrGigi-dz9cv
      @MrGigi-dz9cv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SkinnersHomesteading I wanted to say: take the diodes out, to measure and replace them.

  • @MikeO-p8l
    @MikeO-p8l 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Solar is good .

  • @loubas8785
    @loubas8785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi guys Cecil I'm looking to buy some solar panels for my cabin near Burks Falls and I wouldn't mind finding some larger voltage panels that I can fix my self, in order to save some money can you tell me were you found those panels you have, if i remember correctly you picked them up as damaged or "As Is" panels thanks but if you don't remember its no problem you have a good day cheers

  • @fredmetcalf
    @fredmetcalf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your multimeter should have a diode test function whereby you can measure the forward voltage drop of the diode....silicon diode would have a voltage drop of 0.7 volts. If you have that, the diode is "good".....When semiconductors fail, well over 99% of the time it will be a short.....if this weren't so, we couldn't have satellites up in orbit.....Look for a diode test function on your multimeter. Also, the major reason diodes will fail in your application is excessive current thru the diode.....look for a replacement diode of higher current rating (as high as reasonable and affordable) and a reverse voltage rating (PRV) of 50V or 100 V. It should be uncommon for these diodes to fail....if you have the right diodes for the application. Rgds, fm

    • @fredmetcalf
      @fredmetcalf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      37 years in electrical engineering

    • @Dennis-mq6or
      @Dennis-mq6or ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That technique will work if the panels are not producing any energy, (in the dark or panel covered with opaque material so light cannot hit it), but if they are producing energy, (voltage and current present), then connecting your meter across the diode will blow out the fuse in the meter, (or worse)!

  • @petervogwill6499
    @petervogwill6499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Present theory first , then demonstrate...? ?

  • @trevornesbitt8350
    @trevornesbitt8350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Diodes are cheap 30 for $13 amazon

  • @marksefton4867
    @marksefton4867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More sawmill video's

  • @teddytheyorkielowellpenner777
    @teddytheyorkielowellpenner777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why not just replacece with new diode as cheap as they are

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello, They are not that accessible up here, we can't just run to the local General store and buy them ;-) Cheers!

  • @josefreck1103
    @josefreck1103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👌👍😁😊

  • @arthurme1911
    @arthurme1911 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Might be time to get glasses that you wear all the time

  • @mikeembrey9176
    @mikeembrey9176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do the solar panel repair dealers sell their customers new panels rather than replace the diodes if so what a rip-off

    • @SkinnersHomesteading
      @SkinnersHomesteading  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Mike, the problem is these panels are probably over 16 years old now....it seems most people would rather just buy new and throw the old ones away. Cheers!

    • @mikeembrey9176
      @mikeembrey9176 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great for people like you that likes to repair things it's a throw away society we live in have a great day 👍🏻

  • @hardyjensen8110
    @hardyjensen8110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍👍🇩🇰🇩🇰😁

  • @jenniferwhite6089
    @jenniferwhite6089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    we call that way butcher-er or know the farmer way of doing things laughing i repeated you knowledge to i have trade tickets there right and the farmers way of doing thing unsafe way '
    i own a farm too