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03-15-2013, 03:28 PM

Man big sky you have an awesome setup. Love the solar power stuff. Been messing with it small time till I get moved to CO and get the real solar deal setup. And the descriptions of your setup are top quality.

Mt Toker · 04-08-2013, 12:33 AM

Sustainable cannabis growing. Gotta love it.

JointOperation · 05-07-2014, 03:53 PM

i dont have time to read the entire thread.. but great job.. thats amazing.. how much cash did it cost you to set this system up?.. and does it cost ALOT more to setup something that could handle like 4000w all together? or?

better bud · 10-10-2014, 07:07 PM

man this is a sweet treat for everyone,i bet ed begley jr"s grow room is set up like this!

axxess · 10-10-2014, 11:34 PM

heres a 24v/48v 50/25amps solar ac https://www.spectroimage.com/typo/solcool/tech.htm 2 models a2x mini split and a 1.5ton that produces drinking water

Swollencalyx · 10-11-2014, 10:36 PM

I am so glad someone is doing this. When I worked in the car stereo business we powered over 20k watts this way. I thought of doing this but have been to busy perfecting my system. Instead of solar as a trickle charger we used a wind turbine, or a alternator on a exercise bike. Serious. Please know that you're dealing with super high amprages, and if a cell ruptures you have a huge fire hazard on your hands. Refer to your NEC for proper storage and cooling of your load cells. Cheers.

RedBeardy5 · 10-11-2014, 11:47 PM

Watt for watt you cannot compare 600 watt of LEDs to 600 wats of hps. I have a 4x8 tent with 1000 watts LEDs, normally I would need 2000 watts of hps to cover the area. Research par not watt.

ChasingGreen · 07-30-2015, 04:51 AM

I know this isn't realistic, but go with it for a minute...

If you were able to move the solar panels inside the grow environment during lights on, and that time period was when it was dark outside, could you recapture some of the energy from the lights with the panels?

sourpuss · 07-30-2015, 05:25 AM

How long would it take to rwcoup your investment in the system and start making a profit?

Anyone got a knack for math?

Would love to know....

Really a dream system for a super techie guy like myself. Personally I dream of harnessing the sun and using light control to light dep a room or 2.... again much respext on makin a work of art imo..... looks like a really nice cab... super trick!!!

ChasingGreen · 07-30-2015, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sourpuss

How long would it take to rwcoup your investment in the system and start making a profit?

Anyone got a knack for math?

Would love to know....

Really a dream system for a super techie guy like myself. Personally I dream of harnessing the sun and using light control to light dep a room or 2.... again much respext on makin a work of art imo..... looks like a really nice cab... super trick!!!

Well it seems all you have is an intial investment cost (which he listed), plus time, then plus nutrients and stuff as usual and you can do the math from there.

I agree, this setup is a true dream come true, hope to have one eventually!

07-30-2015, 04:51 AM	#138
ChasingGreen Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 865	I know this isn't realistic, but go with it for a minute... If you were able to move the solar panels inside the grow environment during lights on, and that time period was when it was dark outside, could you recapture some of the energy from the lights with the panels?
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07-30-2015, 05:25 AM	#139
sourpuss Rainman Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,761	How long would it take to rwcoup your investment in the system and start making a profit? Anyone got a knack for math? Would love to know.... Really a dream system for a super techie guy like myself. Personally I dream of harnessing the sun and using light control to light dep a room or 2.... again much respext on makin a work of art imo..... looks like a really nice cab... super trick!!! __________________
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03-15-2013, 03:28 PM	#131
joeylupre Guest Posts: n/a	Man big sky you have an awesome setup. Love the solar power stuff. Been messing with it small time till I get moved to CO and get the real solar deal setup. And the descriptions of your setup are top quality.
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04-08-2013, 12:33 AM	#132
Mt Toker Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: King of the Midwest Posts: 164	Sustainable cannabis growing. Gotta love it.
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05-07-2014, 03:53 PM	#133
JointOperation Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 1,971	i dont have time to read the entire thread.. but great job.. thats amazing.. how much cash did it cost you to set this system up?.. and does it cost ALOT more to setup something that could handle like 4000w all together? or?
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10-10-2014, 07:07 PM	#134
better bud Newbie Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: high up on the mountain Posts: 37	man this is a sweet treat for everyone,i bet ed begley jr"s grow room is set up like this!
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10-10-2014, 11:34 PM	#135
axxess Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 88	heres a 24v/48v 50/25amps solar ac https://www.spectroimage.com/typo/solcool/tech.htm 2 models a2x mini split and a 1.5ton that produces drinking water
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10-11-2014, 10:36 PM	#136
Swollencalyx Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: PNW Posts: 51	I am so glad someone is doing this. When I worked in the car stereo business we powered over 20k watts this way. I thought of doing this but have been to busy perfecting my system. Instead of solar as a trickle charger we used a wind turbine, or a alternator on a exercise bike. Serious. Please know that you're dealing with super high amprages, and if a cell ruptures you have a huge fire hazard on your hands. Refer to your NEC for proper storage and cooling of your load cells. Cheers.
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10-11-2014, 11:47 PM	#137
RedBeardy5 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 543	Watt for watt you cannot compare 600 watt of LEDs to 600 wats of hps. I have a 4x8 tent with 1000 watts LEDs, normally I would need 2000 watts of hps to cover the area. Research par not watt.
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