Pole Mount Solar Array on the Mountain

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Жыл бұрын

Part 1 video fabricating the pole mount solar array is here • Solar Panel Pole Mount...
This is a Part 2 video installing the four-panel solar array on the Mountain. Our temporary location ended up in solid rock. Both good and bad, it doesn't take much cement to fix a steel pole solid to the ground, but it is difficult work. Softer ground would have required a longer pole in the ground and related cement work for a safe anchor.

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@ssesolar7683 28 күн бұрын

very neat and nice work done by both the great minds. thank u & good luck with your solar .

@SpencersMountain 28 күн бұрын

Thank you! This solar array has handled all of our power needs for construction which is generally around 1kwh per day. We just installed a very small AC unit in our cabin. The four panels have made 4 to 4.99 kWh yield and fully top four 100AH LiFe batteries. Pretty low usage, but fun to watch working. Thanks for watching.

@Cptnbond Жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to part 3, i.e. the continuation of the project. Cheers.

@SpencersMountain Жыл бұрын

Don’t know how much you have watched so far but there is a playlist for this panel mount and our server rack all in one control, inverter and battery storage. It has been very convenient plugging in saws, air compressor, cement mixer and other appliances without having to fuel a generator. We will be able to do full on construction on our house with the available solar power. Thank you for watching!

@awbean5254 9 ай бұрын

GREAT JOB! I WISH I KEPT MY HORIZON TO HORIZON SATELLITE ANTENNA MOUNT TO MAKE A SOLAR TRACKER MOUNT. THEY WERE MADE TO WITHSTAND OUR HURRICANE WINDS.

@SpencersMountain 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! And, thank you for watching. We also have a video building this mount. Solar Panel Pole Mount DIY Homemade Four Panel Array Spencers-Mountain Off-Grid kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mshyftJ-sp7GZWg.html

@bobweiram6321 Жыл бұрын

I think that jack hammer is really a hybrid. You can hear the generator rev up when it's hammering. 😂

@SpencersMountain Жыл бұрын

I have considered a company for towable diesel generators for electric cars… would call it Diesela. 🤣. Thanks for the comment and thank you for watching.

@eduardorangel722 Жыл бұрын

Very nice project.......tanks for show it.

@SpencersMountain Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Here is the build video if you have not seen it: Solar Panel Pole Mount DIY Homemade Four Panel Array Spencers-Mountain Off-Grid kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mshyftJ-sp7GZWg.html

@debbies3763 11 ай бұрын

WELL DONE!!!

@SpencersMountain 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for watching.

@jeffpurdy2347 10 ай бұрын

I install these as part of my electrical contracting business. Your homemade mount is very similar to the mounts I buy. I think yours is over built for the 4 modules unless you snow load is very high. Good job!

@SpencersMountain 10 ай бұрын

It is over built but since scrap material, cheaper than spec materials. Doesn’t hurt to over build for the odd winds out here. Going into solid rock helps. Thanks for the comment and thank you for watching.

@johnwoody4905 Жыл бұрын

nice job lot's of hard work. take care, be safe and well.

@SpencersMountain Жыл бұрын

Hard work is worth it. You learn a lot, get to keep the tools needed for the job, and save a lot of $$$. Most of the time when I have had work done for me, quality was lacking or there were problems later. Thank you for watching!

@t.g.e Жыл бұрын

nic job take care

@SpencersMountain Жыл бұрын

@@t.g.e thanks for watching.

@DeusVolo Ай бұрын

Wouldn't it be easier to poor a thick slab and mount the pole to the slab?

@SpencersMountain Ай бұрын

In time, work and material, drilling a hole was the cheap, short route. But only because it was solid rock and a temporary placement. Every situation can require or benefit from different solutions. Thank you for watching!

@tamhnguyen Жыл бұрын

You two are funny. Where to put the level?😂 on the pole . . .

@SpencersMountain Жыл бұрын

Glad we could provide some happiness to you. We are having fun and enjoy sharing. Thanks for watching.

@jasonbroom7147 6 ай бұрын

Did you fabricate the apparatus mounted to the top of the pole or buy it?

@SpencersMountain 6 ай бұрын

I fabricated everything from junkyard metal. I had to buy the 12” top cap pipe because it was hard to find a small piece locally. The Uni-strut and hardware is new.

@jasonbroom7147 6 ай бұрын

@@SpencersMountain Very cool! You did a great job.

@tat255987 Жыл бұрын

The array looks great, how big are each of the panels?

@SpencersMountain Жыл бұрын

Sorry, missed this. Panels are 77”x39” each. 330 watts each.

@bobbader4789 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get all the metal mounting brackets?

@SpencersMountain Жыл бұрын

Here is a playlist for some of our solar projects. One video is the mount build. I fabricated the main post mount. The rest of the mount is “uni-strut” or “super strut” from Menards, Lowe’s, or Home Depot. kzfaq.info/sun/PLqbvRJ6oY7GRPBJ7vvSRB1fTSwnsRP4fK

@carlsmith2826 Жыл бұрын

Dexpan

@SpencersMountain Жыл бұрын

Have considered that. Biggest obstacle is the cost. Once the holes are drilled, breaking is not too difficult. Would still have to drill the holes for the demo grout. We have dug out about 18 yards of this rock for footers. We have some other large holes to made and still may find a place where demo grout may bail us out. Thanks for watching.

@IMJUSTBILLUNO 9 ай бұрын

Still can’t figure out why you spent so much time and work on digging a hole. Just move to a different location. 😅

@SpencersMountain 9 ай бұрын

I am guessing you are aware we would be well off our property after moving to a different location?😁 Thanks for watching.!

@IMJUSTBILLUNO 9 ай бұрын

@@SpencersMountain I was talking about only 3-4 feet over. But I did enjoy the video. Gave me some ideas about how I’m going to do my own.

@jasonbroom7147 6 ай бұрын

Odds are good they drilled several pilot test holes and found bedrock at every one. Have you been to the mountains before?

@SpencersMountain 6 ай бұрын

@@jasonbroom7147 You are exactly correct. Our land is either solid rock or fractured rock. Moving around is a waste of time. You just pick a spot and expect to work.