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Hi All,
I'm debating putting in a small solar system in my shed, which has no power from my house. My power needs are pretty small, just enough to charge my riding lawnmower (Weibang- 20ah, 80v), and a few RYOBI 40v and 18v batteries (push mower, leaf blower, and string trimmer). I don't care if it takes a few days to charge them up, since I use them about once a week to do yard work. I could run a line from the house, but there are few obstacles.
1. Code would require me to over build, I only need a single circuit. Once you do this, then it's lights, and weatherproofing and extra grounds and $$$.
2. My electrical panel is near capacity as is (100a service with solar input, EV charger). To get a permit, I would need a load calculation which would almost certainly come back saying I require a service upgrade. So again, $$$.
I have a small Rockpal's LION battery that I use when I go camping with a 100w foldable panel. I also have a mid sized EcoFlow Delta Max that I use as a battery backup for my sump pump.
My ask is; what is a good solution? My power requirements are minimal, and thousands of dollars to tie to the house seems like overkill. Would something like a Delta Max and a small 100w panel work? Anything to watch out for? The shed is not insulated or heated and I live near Chicago, so I would probably take the battery inside for the winter to keep it happy, and I don't need charging in my shed then.
I'm debating putting in a small solar system in my shed, which has no power from my house. My power needs are pretty small, just enough to charge my riding lawnmower (Weibang- 20ah, 80v), and a few RYOBI 40v and 18v batteries (push mower, leaf blower, and string trimmer). I don't care if it takes a few days to charge them up, since I use them about once a week to do yard work. I could run a line from the house, but there are few obstacles.
1. Code would require me to over build, I only need a single circuit. Once you do this, then it's lights, and weatherproofing and extra grounds and $$$.
2. My electrical panel is near capacity as is (100a service with solar input, EV charger). To get a permit, I would need a load calculation which would almost certainly come back saying I require a service upgrade. So again, $$$.
I have a small Rockpal's LION battery that I use when I go camping with a 100w foldable panel. I also have a mid sized EcoFlow Delta Max that I use as a battery backup for my sump pump.
My ask is; what is a good solution? My power requirements are minimal, and thousands of dollars to tie to the house seems like overkill. Would something like a Delta Max and a small 100w panel work? Anything to watch out for? The shed is not insulated or heated and I live near Chicago, so I would probably take the battery inside for the winter to keep it happy, and I don't need charging in my shed then.
