How do you know what else is needed to have a working system? I need this for my craft 'shop' to run small electronics & lights.
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Other than a solar panel(s), you will need a charge controller, battery bank and an AC inverter. If you can run your lights and electronics on DC battery power, then an inverter would not be needed.Misc. wiring, fuses and battery disconnect would also be needed. Web sources like <homepower.com> would be great sources of information on setting up a small system.
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You would also need a Solar Charge Controller & a Battery. Check YouTube for instructions.
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i'm no electrician but . . . the specs should have a number wrt to current usage, presumably watts, so in my logic, getting a suitable inverter wired into the loom should provide enough juice to run the unit, it couldn't be very much
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It does not need additional supply, however, I would buy cheap UPS (from Costco) so that it can stay up for for few minutes. I would check the Amp requirement on your circuit as they do consume a bit more power. I am running 4 of them at my shop. Thanks
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1.2 Amps or 1,200 Ma is a minimum per lamp. Even at that you may have issues. A stiff 1.5A/lamp would be preferred.
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Thanks a ton. Very helpful. In your opinion, is this worth a DIY adventure or is there not much to be saved in calling someone to setup?
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You can use any low voltage lighting power supply. Just be sure to purchase the correct wattage power supply for the total number of lights that will be used on the system. You may want to research how to select the right power supply on the internet.
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Add up the wattage you need to run your AV system and then make sure the system you buy can handle that wattage plus 30% of that total.Say your system needed 750 watts to run; then that means you would want a system that could handle 1000 watts.The same rule is used for sizing generator output needed. You never want to load a genset or battery backup more than 70% of it's max output or capacity.
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It does not need additional supply, however, I would buy cheap UPS (from Costco) so that it can stay up for for few minutes.I would check the Amp requirement on your circuit as they do consume a bit more power.I am running 4 of them at my shop.Thanks
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I'm running 22 lights in line now off of one power supply. You can get an extra set without the power supply and add them to your string. If you want to run more than 24, then I recommend splitting the power source and using two power supplies.
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I'm not sure, I would need to know more about what you are trying to accomplish. What kind of circuit are you building?
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Should run lights with no problem... 25A is about the equivalent to a power point...
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It's a good unit. Try one and see if it handles your shop capacity. If it doesn't, add a second unit.
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Hi Amalina. We need more information about your fan and light to actually answer your question and also to provide a more rounded answer for you. How much power do they need? Voltage? Current? Are they DC or AC devices? How long do you need to have them operate each day, especially at night when the sun is not on your side of the world (note: it's always out somewhere lol). What do you mean by small? (small as in physically small or do you mean small as in low power needed to run them).
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I would say to be on the safe side, take the info on both of these units and go ask an electrician at a local electrical shop. Sometimes Radio shack employees have no idea, it's worth the effort so you don't ruin anything you have, hope this helps.
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You should have standard voltage which is what this unit requires. If you remain unsure just ask your building superintendent - or call your utility provider to assuage any doubts you may have.
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Mr. Quaifs answer is complete but you can use anything you want or have handy that will fit on a circuit board.