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Hi I have been reading and trying to see a way through and with a limited budget, asking the question, "Where do I start?" So I have a plan! 1. Purchase a 100 watt glass solar panel - but how can I tell what is a good panel and what is cheap. I have listed two from Ebay...

Thanks for the reply and excellent advice. I will need to do a power survey to ensure that that doesn't happen.

That video is very useful. I checked out his book and will probably buy. Having used his calculation I am looking at a 12000wh system which seems excessively large but it will be running a couple of power tools. So going with the rest of his advice on his video I need to look at how I run my...

This is harder than I thought. It seems like this an endless calculation!

Thanks for all the help so far. So I started watching some of Will's videos and taking some steps towards building a system. The first thing I started to do is to do a power assessment and immediately ran into a hiccup! We have just bought an electric car which draws 2.3kw in charge on its own...

Hi I am hoping this doesn't sound completely mad to people and someone can help. We have a small budget to build a small on-grid solar system. When I get quotes for a system, they are costing £14000+ which we don't have the money for. So, I have been attempting to think outside of the box and...

Again very useful advice. The AIO are they power units like Ecoflow units. I was looking at a Delta. Because if that is so I could run a multi-gang extension lead and then run a variety of systems of that and not play with the fuse board or anything else.

Hi All I am starting to develop a farm for a school in Cornwall, UK. It will be small but will be power to run irrigation for a polytunnel. I have found a pump that is 36v DC and 2.5 amps DC with recommendation for 2 x 60w panels. However, we will also need to use sound equipment for lessons...

Hi I have built a 300 watt off-grid shed which charges all my batteries, runs some power tools and lighting. I now want to move up in the world and take my house off-grid, but I am low income. To start with someone is giving me a 5kw diesel generator. So I am working on: 1. Batteries and...

Hi All I am a youth worker based in Cornwall, UK and over the last few years I have been teaching myself several new hobbies as I head towards 60 and possible retirement! Although not probable! A few years ago we were able to buy our first house which was amazing and I turned to learning...

Thanks - hopefully this will help.

Thanks Dan. I love being in our garden, it feels like paradise! I am trying to fit a jungle gym in somewhere. You are welcome here on holiday anytime. We have a spare bedroom and are happy to accommodate families in whatever way we can fit them in! Yes the wiring! I was so happy to get it...

Thanks. Who is Will and does he post on Youtube please? Your test system looks very clean. So, I will look at improving my wiring. 1. I run the chop saw almost daily and that draws 1400 watts. What do you mean by days backup please? I'll answer the next questions once I understand the days...

Hi Thanks for all the replies: @Forbisher We currently pay £80 a month with the whole house running electric only (heating, cooking etc). I gather electricity prices will only continue to rise. I do want to save money but I also want to go off-grid to encourage others around me to do the same...

Just discovered who Will is and I am just watching some of his videos now. And now reading your posts so will check that link. Thanks.