Archive for 'Solar Panel Q&A'

Solar Christmas Lights in southern Cali?

Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by Dirk.

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amo asked: when can i buy solar christmas lights in southern california? please do not give me internet sites. i just want the name of the places that sell these. thanks.
sorry for the typo. i meant WHERE can i buy.
I want to buy these lights in-store.

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How hard is it to install solar panels on a swimming pool?

Posted on 23. Oct, 2009 by Dirk.

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DanO asked: I was thinking about adding a solar heater to my swimming pool. The panels seem very affordable, but is this something I could install myself with no experience or do i need a professional?

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trying to hook up a passive solar hot water heater. have 4ft by 7ft solar panel,30 gal tank, on tank?

Posted on 19. Oct, 2009 by Dirk.

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buzbub40 asked: have cold in hot out,plus drain on bottom. what goes where? buz.

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Can LED christmas lights charge a solar cell fast enough to make it self-sustaining?

Posted on 19. Oct, 2009 by Dirk.

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Ronster asked: I have been looking at solar cells. I am having a hard time to find out how much power a solar cell uses from a car battery. I was just wondering if you could create a cycle where the system can just recharge it self for a long period of time.

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Australia Solar Hot Water Rebate?

Posted on 18. Oct, 2009 by Dirk.

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Alessandro asked: What if the rebate is $3240 and the solar heating system costs me $3000? Does that mean i get money in my pocket or do i lose that extra $240?

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Converting a solar panel (direct sunlight power) to a battery backup system? How to help?

Posted on 18. Oct, 2009 by Dirk.

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Amalthea asked: I want to make solar powered fountain for my husband’s birthday. However, we do not get enough direct sun all day to power a “direct sunlight” solar panel. I would like to use a solar fountain pump and add a battery system to it so that the battery will charge and [...]

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