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| 3 Serious Mistakes DIY Hobbyists Often Make on Their First Solar Power Generator Project |
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John Greenspan |
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If you're starting something new, there is a strong tendancy to make mistakes. Building a solar panel isn't any different. If you have an experienced hobbyist guiding you, he'll be pointing you to the most common mistakes that beginners make so you'll avoid it. This article attempts to do the same. Your learning curve can thus be shortened dramatically.
All the time and frustrations saved will be worth the little time taken to read this article and keep it in mind. As you march on into your solar power project, you will probably be way ahead of your peers. Along the way, you'll also feel encouraged as you complete milstones after milestones with seeming ease. If this is what you want, read on.
Common mistake #1: Not Calculating Number Of Solar Cells Needed and Size of Battery Bank
If you have constructed anything before, this should be pretty obvious to you. Yet a large proportion of us are guilty of this. We pour in money and time, expecting our raw estimates to give us precise results. How naive. Feeling your way through the project may save a little time, but it'll probably land you into hot soup.
Standard calculations need to be made even for every part or component in the solar generator system -- from the solar panel dimensions to the diode ratings. The reward of your efforts is that you'll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor for years and years to come.
Common mistake #2: Constructing A Flimsy Solar Panel Casing
Solar panels are exposed to the elements (like wind and precipitation) since they are placed outdoors. Most of them are installed on the roof where it's exposed to stronger gusts of wind. Therefore it is crucial to implement a design that has enough structural support to withstand the natural forces coming against the solar panels. For beginners, following a proven design helps since they have no prior experience to help them judge what dmensions are most suitable for their first solar panel frame. They run the risk of constructing flimsy frames that are easily damaged even by a gust of strong wind.
Common mistake #3: Failure to Vapor-Proof Your Solar Panels
Many DIY projects break down due to corrosion and rust at metallic joints. This is because vapor seeps through many types of sealant through time. Unfortunately they tend to stay in the interior of the solar panel. Therefore it is important to use the correct type of sealant to prevent vapor from seeping into the recesses of your solar panel.
If you can avoid these 3 pitfalls, you are already halfway to building a successful solar panel project that can serve you for years. While there are many other pitfalls you mighty encounter, most of them should not be significant enough to catapult the success of your project. So take note of these points and go build a useful solar panel that you can use for years to come.
John Greenspan is an avid DIY solar panels hobbyist and has had much experience building his own solar power generator as a hobby. Currently he spends his time writing to share with other hobbyists so that they may benefit from the experiences he had.
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