Day 1. Sharing my first day using the 100W Harbor Freight Solar Panel Kit. This is the new July, 2017 version of the Harbor Freight Solar Panel Kit. The kit now offers 4- 25W panels and a modernized solar controller. Harbor Freight Part no. 63585
Day 2 link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNQXp3X5n2w
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Garbage. Get a REAL system
So this only powers the light
Very nice video, thanks for taking the time and the info.
Very thorough explanation. Thank you..God bless.
Solar panel output voltage is load regulated. Unplug the panels and measure the voltage directly off the panels. Youll see closer to 20vdc….
I did it with Avasva plans.
Harbor freight has a nice solar starter like yours. I have two of the older systems from harbor
Just bought 2 of these kits. One at the lot sale for $130 and picked up a returned one (never used) for $75. Got 4 of the batteries and wired them up. System works great. They now have a "hub" where you can put 4 of these kits together. Nice budget system. Also got an inverter.
The voltage "discrepancy" is also referred to as "voltage drop" Your losing that voltage in the connectors and wire that connect the 2. Its normal.
I just bought a kit that is 100 watts, weighs 4 lbs Dokio. $124 makes this stuff obsolete.
I use these same panels for my solar generator off grid
Can you charge the battery while still using the power or should you unhook it from the solar grid first? PS enjoyed the video!
Can't wait for a super coupon for this kit. It comes around a few times a year.
Do know will it charge the goal 1000
Nice review. Was looking to replace mine. Wanted to see it first. Had 45w kit for 8 years. Definitely got more than my money's worth out of it. Powered a lot of things. Charge controller always read way lower than my meter. Never trusted it. Got a charge regulator that I did trust. Even when panels started putting out 26v, regulator cut it to 13.8. Looking forward to another 8-10 years of free power in the shed for $150.
Is the 35 amp battery included?
Voltage is lower when read at the charge controller coz of voltage drop.
My take is that the discrepancy in your voltage readings could probably be due to the cheap clamp connectors. Better clamps could equal better voltage transfer.
fantastic video. I have been thinking about buying for a while. Very informative
Wtf where's the sun
@8:43, “….probably I need to read the manual.” Water is wet. Air is a gas. And gravity sucks like this video.
@8:19, maybe you should ‘practice through the menu” prior to making this instructive video. Otherwise, you give a poor account of yourself.
drop in voltage is from the length of wire to the battery.
Why aren't you people REHEARSING your presentation before doing a video!? Jeesh!