Solar powered pond - part 1
Well, this is more of a starter-kit experiment....and a venture into figuring out how solar panels, controllers, inverters and batteries all come together. I initially bought some kit as mentioned HERE . However as time has moved on I've been learning a thing or two. One thing I've learnt is that I'm a bit of an idiot :-D ( no surprise there for my missus ). I now have lots of "spares" in the kitchen as I have go along the journey. BTW - this is not a cost-saving exercise, unless the price of electricity really goes through the roof by the end of 2022 and all of 2023/2024/2025. I've spent a lot more than I'll probably ever save, however, this is more about the exploration and knowledge experience, something you cannot put a price on. I'll keep telling myself that. So, what did I have and how did it "grow"? Well, I originally had 2x100W solar panels, an eco-worthy PWM controller and a 12v 110ah leisure battery. They were setup, as previ...