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Re: [hreg] Re: PV Panel warranties


Supposedly I want to build a farmhouse to be solar & wind powered at 12, 24 or 48 volts - no utility connection.  Do they make appliances that run entirely at these voltages?

You will find your choices of DC electrical devices is very limited. And yes they are expensive.
If you are going to the trouble and expense of building a battery based solar PV system, go ahead and invest in an inverter so you can run virtually every device you already own on 120V AC power. You will ultimately have a much larger variety of "stuff" to choose from.
 
Jim Duncan
North Texas Renewable Energy Inc
 
 

Sat Jul 4, 2009 4:25 pm

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Seeking information about: Does anyone have a comparison of warranties among the major manufacturers of PV panels?  By that I mean manufacturing warranties... 		Solar Energy
whysolar
Offline Send Email 		Jun 30, 2009
8:33 pm

Ahmad, Typically, 25 years under normal application, installation, use and service conditions with power output more than 80-90% of the minimum peak power. ...
justin@...
Send Email 		Jun 30, 2009
10:33 pm

What I am really after is the warranty on material and workmanship on name brand PV panels.  Do all of them guarantee 5 years for material & workmanship or...
Solar Energy
whysolar
Offline Send Email 		Jul 2, 2009
12:46 am

Here are a few. These are pretty standard. Remember, your warranty is only good as long as the company is still in business. Picking a more established...
jay.ring@...
jay.ring...
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1:38 am

Well again, manufacturers offer similar warranties like the ones I provided earlier. Poor workmanship from the manufacturing process should be noted...
justin@...
Send Email 		Jul 2, 2009
1:44 am

Jay & Chris I really appreciate your input to the Solar PV warranties.  This informatio is invaluable. Ahmad Solomon ... From: Solar Energy...
Solar Energy
whysolar
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3:24 pm

Jay, Supposedly I want to build a farmhouse to be solar & wind powered at 12, 24 or 48 volts - no utility connection.  Do they make appliances that run...
Solar Energy
whysolar
Offline Send Email 		Jul 3, 2009
3:33 pm

The make some 12 volt stuff. Like you would see in an RV. Or do like a solar stove. Here is a good site: http://www.lehmans.com/store/catalog?Args= On some of...
Marc Morgan
morgan_marc
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3:41 pm

Like Marc mentioned, you will need 12V DC appliances and of course someone to help you configure your 12V connection from the battery bank or inverter due to...
John P. Matznick
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4:04 pm

Supposedly I want to build a farmhouse to be solar & wind powered at 12, 24 or 48 volts - no utility connection. Do they make appliances that run entirely at...
Jim & Janet
txsolarguy
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4:25 pm

Jim, John & Marc Thanks for the information & advice. Ahmad Solomon ... From: Jim & Janet <jhd1@...> Subject: Re: [hreg] Re: PV Panel warranties To:...
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whysolar
Offline Send Email 		Jul 7, 2009
2:17 pm
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