I know batteries and stuff is as much as the panels. I can get 25 Panels doing 180 watts average for 12 hrs(54k a day) in my zone for $2500 and the rest will cost me $3000. So I think its worth it in the long run. Wind is $15k for the turbine i want and $4500 to hook it up with 0 batteries. So solar to start. I can run 24 hrs easy on 54k a day. even if i say 1 is always down i can run on 53k power a day. Now that is chines with a 3 year warrenty. panels take 1-3 weeks. SO i would order extra 5 so i always have spares. after 3 years i add wind. That is when i get a farm.i have been looking into solar and wind, but the batteries and the control box is what hurts.
you got a good point on the 6v ver. the 12v batteries. look at the ametrk motors, they are 24vdc, 40vdc, and 90vdc they make the best motor typr generators.12 volt batteries are easy to find but they dont last as long as a 6v does. The difference is the 6v is taller and same width but the plates are allot thicker, makes them weigh more also. As for the drum with dc motor yeah i have seen them on the dyi threads. DC is sweet and will save tons since a regular extension cord can be used to run it. Even the solar panels that has 12 volt out need to be configured into 24 volt so you can use cheaper wire to carry the current without loosing it. then converted back or put 4 6v into a 24 volt configuration. with your dc setup it goes right into battery chargers then pull from the batteries so you dont get spikes. the cost of doing it with ac is batteries/ chargers and alternators. i will hit the dyi again. thanks for reminding me about them.
Sup bro. you got a grow here?Hey stranger!