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Another step in my journey of battery testing

Genesis 12V 16EP A battery is a chemical container. Its capable of storing and providing electrical energy as needed until exhausted. After it is exhausted, it must be recharged or…

RobPatton January 3, 2022

House Stuff Solar Power Tech

Changes to the solar.

Since I moved to the new house, I took all my solar stuff down, all that is left is some conduit, and a few other things that make holes in…

RobPatton March 18, 2010

Solar Power

Solar Power installs pretty much can’t be stopped by a HOA

The 2006 Florida Statutes Title XI County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations 163.04 Energy devices based on renewable resources.-- (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or other provision of general…

RobPatton July 20, 2009

Life Stuff Solar Power Tech

Graveyard

I sure do manage to use/use up a lot of batteries, so I end up with a graveyard of ones that need to go to the EWaste section at the…

RobPatton February 22, 2009

Life Stuff Solar Power Tech

The Solar Bench, soon to become the Solar Wall

Well, This is it. The final set of hardware, ready to install. Its capable of completely working as is, just wouldn't pass code due to lack of conduits, and one…

RobPatton February 22, 2009

Solar Power

Batteries are here!

Today I moved in and hooked up 4 brand new MK Battery 8A8D batteries. At 250ah each, this gives me a respectable amount of battery, and should make the system…

RobPatton February 9, 2009

Solar Power Tech Treehugger Stuff

Permits are here, lets get this started!

The Permits are here! Lets get this thing started! I should have all the parts I need, and all the permits needed. All thats left is to file with Progress…

RobPatton February 4, 2009

Solar Power Tech Treehugger Stuff

A new record! and some stats.

Today, a new record. 12.5kwh produced today, with LOUSY weather. I've gathered the system stats for the past couple months, just as we've started changes. Hopefully I'll have better stats…

RobPatton October 1, 2008

Solar Power Tech Treehugger Stuff

Tracker #1 is ALIVE! and Making Power!

Tracker #1 has been moved to its new home, and wired up to the system. This baby really kicks out the power, all day long. Sadly we've had terrible weather…

RobPatton September 30, 2008

Money Solar Power

Lots of news to report, but not now.

Just a note of interest. Solar power purchases are exempt from Florida Sales Tax

RobPatton September 29, 2008