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Thanks all for some good responses and ideas. The extension cord option is definitely going to be the cheapest, and obviously allow me to do pretty much anything I want power-wise in the shed. I...
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That seems like a reasonable price. just add the inverter to charge your batteries?
http://www.harborfreight.com/400-watt-continuous-800-watt-peak-power-inverter-66814.html
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Yeah, I'd second that choice. Just lay 50 ft of conduit/pvc with a cord running through it and you'll save yourself plenty of headaches and money. On top of the panels and inverter you'll also likely...
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This is better:
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cheaper to just run electric,buy plastic pipe bury it at least 24 inches i would do it 36 inches
make sure its gfi protected
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Good info. Also, 20% off Harbor Freight can usually be found in the back of Motor Trend or Road & Track (can't remember which one).
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Sorry to bring up an old thread, but to anyone looking to put solar power in a shed I hope my post may be of help...
I will be erecting a new shed, and due to permitting issues, will be using...
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the main issue with solar is that for anything that's going to be economically feasible, the amount of power you'd get out of it would be minimal. that HF unit can do 45W for $200 plus you'd have to...
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Recently, we had a new storage shed installed in the backyard, about 50 feet from the house.
We don't plan on running electricity to it, but it would be nice to have a little juice. I don't know...
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What about this?
http://www.harborfreight.com/45-watt-solar-panel-kit-68751.html
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Sounds like a cool idea, not sure of your exact cost the cost but diynetwork has a parts list of what you would need with cost of $1000-$2500....
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Adding the solar panel to do light will work, (Although pretty expensive). I don't think you will want it to charge your batteries though. It will take a long time, and could be bad on the...
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DO NOT bury an extension cord or put it in conduit!
Bury some #12 or #10 UF cable. First call 811 and have them mark utilities in your yard so you don't cut anything.
A 20A Max GFCI protected...
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As far as I know, ALL electrical work requires a permit with inspection and a licensed electrician to perform the work. That said, lots of people do it themselves. Where I live (mont co md) the above...
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I read your post a while back, and just noticed this.
http://bensoutlet.com/products/rosewill-pir-solar-security-light-w-slash-motion-sensor
Think it might work?
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This is the sort of project that I would definitely get a permit for. Many states do have home owner permits, which allow the homeowner to acquire the permit and do the work themselves with a few...
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:iagree:
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Yes 50' of UF is about 60.00
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