A home solar power system can easily drastically reduce or entirely get rid of the need for "grid" electricity. A simple solar setup could be built using commonly observed items, usually for a smaller amount money than would be invested on years of electrical assistance. The average homeowner can design and build a solar power generator within about two days.

1) Place the batteries inside a clean, dry area and wire 10 ones together in parallel fashion by connecting their same polarity terminals along with battery cables. When completed, all positive terminals will probably be connected, and all negative terminals will probably be connected on 10 batteries. Repeat this procedure on the other 10 batteries. The results is two 10-battery financial institutions. Connect the final a couple of terminals on each bank towards the reverse terminal on the alternative bank, in series. The negative terminal will visit the positive terminal on your opposing bank. The result is usually a massive 20-battery bank, broken down into two 10-battery units. Connecting batteries in parallel will increase the amperage and joining them in series will in the voltage. The bank will produce a huge selection of amp-hours at 24 volts, and the wiring terminals are connected by way of simple bolt clamp turned inside a clockwise direction to make tighter.

2) Mount one or several residential solar panels near the battery bank in direct sunlight. Sizes and styles of residential solar panels determine the mounting that is possible; the average roof can be an ideal location, especially if at all at a low message and facing South. Mount those to the roof by driving bracket screws to the roof, using a tar patch or sealant to shield the hole from escapes. Several panels can be wired to one another in the same fashion for the reason that batteries, and the voltage/amperage might be raised to the right value by connecting several panels in parallel, then series. Connect the last open wires to a charger and then towards the battery bank. The charge should "over-volt" the batteries by ten percent or more, to provide an ample charge in a short period.

3) Mount the inverter by wiring it towards the main terminals (last open) for the battery bank, opposite your charger. This allows the batteries being charged on one side and discharged for the other, giving an actually "flow" of electricity to help each cell. The inverter should ideally be considered a "true" sine wave model, which will not deterioration sensitive electronics like computer systems. The inverter will experience 24 volts of D/C electric power and convert it into 110-volt (120 standard) involving usable A/C home electric power. Wire the output in the inverter to the main fuse panel of the home, using the weather-rated electric powered cable. The main fuse panel may have a primary input critical (usually at the bottom) that may be switched over to your inverter output by switching the terminal screws counterclockwise. If the heavy primary wires are generally released, the inverter wires could be connected.

4) Test the acid degree of all batteries every week in the first two months involving usage, and every month thereafter with a dropper style acid tester. The proper amount of electrolytes are dependant upon the ratio of acid solution to water, which need to be 33 to 40 pct. Bad cells should be removed and replaced pertaining to servicing, as one bad cell damages other cells of the bank.