| Are you tired of the high cost of electricity? Do | | | | the battery using the same method. |
| you cringe every time you get your bill out of the | | | | Seal the whole thing; wrap a cord around it if |
| mail box? If so, you may want to check into the | | | | necessary and you are ready to transfer it to the |
| new source of power that everyone is talking | | | | outdoors. The spot you place the panel will be the |
| about. Solar power can make your home more | | | | determining factor on the amount of electricity |
| energy efficient and it is possible to do this | | | | you can generate. Many people place them on |
| yourself. | | | | their roof. They must be facing the right direction |
| Building A Home Solar Power System | | | | to receive as much sun as possible. |
| Solar power can be installed in your home for | | | | Maximizing The Solar System |
| somewhat less than $500 if you start out small. | | | | To obtain the most use from your solar panel |
| This may be a good idea until you get a better | | | | they should face south unless you are in the |
| idea of how to make the system. All it takes is a | | | | southern hemisphere. In this case, they would |
| little know-how and some ingenuity. | | | | face north. The angle is important. The tilt should |
| The items needed for the construction of the | | | | be figured by finding out what your latitude is and |
| system will be a battery box, an inverter, a DC | | | | adding 15 degrees in the winter. Subtract 15 |
| meter, a 20 volt solar panel, some insulated wire | | | | degrees in the summer. |
| and a drill. Make sure the DC meter is suited to | | | | The best way of mounting the panel is you want |
| the voltage of the battery. | | | | to be able to adjust it according to the season is |
| These items are typically found at your local | | | | to allow for it to be tilted. By allowing for a tilt, |
| hardware store except for the solar panel. | | | | the panel can receive the maximum sun in the |
| Although they may begin carrying them, the most | | | | winter and the summer. |
| likely place to find one is a larger home | | | | The best way of mounting the panel is you want |
| improvement store. | | | | to be able to adjust it according to the season is |
| The inverter is needed to change the power for | | | | to allow for it to be tilted. If you do not want to |
| use in your home. A battery container is a | | | | put the panel on your roof a spot that is empty |
| protective precaution for any liquid that may be | | | | of everything else and close to your home is |
| released from the battery. | | | | desired. |
| A deep cell 12-volt battery is the best type for | | | | The benefits offered by using solar power are |
| lasting power. You may want to make sure your | | | | not only the electrical expenses you will see but |
| battery has a charge controller so that it will not | | | | there are also tax incentives being offered by the |
| overcharge. | | | | government for the use of solar power. |
| Connecting the DC meter to the battery | | | | The affordability of generating your own power is |
| container and using the insulated wire, connect the | | | | another aspect as it will pay for itself in the long |
| meter to the battery. The first wire should be | | | | run. In addition, you will be utilizing a power source |
| connected to the negative input on the battery. | | | | that is environmentally friendly. |
| Connect the DC inlet as well as the solar panel to | | | | |