Hey guys, newcomer here.
I purchased a house with a 3kw solar system.
It was some kind of dodgy back yard set up, not done to regulation. No electrician would work on it. So I asked an electrician to at least disconnect it so that I can use the parts.
I have a 3kw charge controller hanging on the wall. A heap of batteries. And some solar panels on the roof. All disconnected.
I'm going to get some photos and try to get some specifications to post here so that I can get some advice.
I don't want to hook it all back up because I don't trust myself. I'll get electrocuted! I know me..
SO! My plan is to separate the panels and batteries into smaller groups (not powerful enough to get electrocuted from). I'm thinking 3 batteries, 36volt? or something like that? Mind you, I know almost nothing about anything.
Then get some 36v charge controllers and build some little charging stations I can use around the house.
ie: I want to put a couple of panels above my office.Connect them to 3 batteries. Then hook up a charge controller and an inverter and see if I can't run my laptop with just that setup.
If all that goes well, I'll do the same above the lounge and see of I can't make another setup for the TV. So on and so forth.
I don't mind having to buy a heap of different charge controllers and inverters. Just so long as I can do it all myself, not get electrocuted and not pay an electrician several thousand dollars. I'd rather spend that money on charge controllers and inverters that I can re-use for different projects.
Anyway, that;s my intro. That's why I am here. That's what's on my mind and where I am at with my knowledge.
I'll get some photos and specs.
Oh, and I am an Aussie. I live in Queensland, Australia
I purchased a house with a 3kw solar system.
It was some kind of dodgy back yard set up, not done to regulation. No electrician would work on it. So I asked an electrician to at least disconnect it so that I can use the parts.
I have a 3kw charge controller hanging on the wall. A heap of batteries. And some solar panels on the roof. All disconnected.
I'm going to get some photos and try to get some specifications to post here so that I can get some advice.
I don't want to hook it all back up because I don't trust myself. I'll get electrocuted! I know me..
SO! My plan is to separate the panels and batteries into smaller groups (not powerful enough to get electrocuted from). I'm thinking 3 batteries, 36volt? or something like that? Mind you, I know almost nothing about anything.
Then get some 36v charge controllers and build some little charging stations I can use around the house.
ie: I want to put a couple of panels above my office.Connect them to 3 batteries. Then hook up a charge controller and an inverter and see if I can't run my laptop with just that setup.
If all that goes well, I'll do the same above the lounge and see of I can't make another setup for the TV. So on and so forth.
I don't mind having to buy a heap of different charge controllers and inverters. Just so long as I can do it all myself, not get electrocuted and not pay an electrician several thousand dollars. I'd rather spend that money on charge controllers and inverters that I can re-use for different projects.
Anyway, that;s my intro. That's why I am here. That's what's on my mind and where I am at with my knowledge.
I'll get some photos and specs.
Oh, and I am an Aussie. I live in Queensland, Australia
