Hi All
As with most Australians I became concerned with the ever growing power bill, getting ripped off by greedy energy suppliers but that is getting a little political so I wont go there.
I have hit back by going solar in the shed, it has been operating for over 12 months now with not one single stoppage.
The main components are one 200 watt solar panel, four 100amp hour deep cycle batteries, one small solar charge controller and one 2000watt (peak 4000watt) 12V to 240V inverter.
It will run all my equipment including the lathe (550 watt or 3/4 hp), mill, band-saw etc. as well as the lighting.
As I spend many hours a day in the shed the investment will pay for itself very quickly.
Cheers Mike.
P.S There is also a 240V outlet run to the patio which powers wall fans, etc.
as well as 12V lighting for the patio.
As with most Australians I became concerned with the ever growing power bill, getting ripped off by greedy energy suppliers but that is getting a little political so I wont go there.
I have hit back by going solar in the shed, it has been operating for over 12 months now with not one single stoppage.
The main components are one 200 watt solar panel, four 100amp hour deep cycle batteries, one small solar charge controller and one 2000watt (peak 4000watt) 12V to 240V inverter.
It will run all my equipment including the lathe (550 watt or 3/4 hp), mill, band-saw etc. as well as the lighting.
As I spend many hours a day in the shed the investment will pay for itself very quickly.
Cheers Mike.
P.S There is also a 240V outlet run to the patio which powers wall fans, etc.
as well as 12V lighting for the patio.