[Milsurplus] Meet the dude - Re: Strong Stomach Needed

[John Hutchins]

This gut should join our group eah?
I think he did a good job.
IT was a pre-hacked unit.

He is converting his house to 12V solar.

*repairguy000*
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A 12-volt home solar system (not grid tied) is easier to start up. Buy a 
few pieces at a time. Lots of 12-volt devices and appliances are 
avaliable at truck stops, auto and marine parts stores, RV dealers and 
lighting supply stores. Don't forget home building supply stores and the 
Internet. My setup is only experimental, but it can supply my lighting 
needs. I use 12-volt fluorescent lights thruout my house. I find 
self-ballasted compact fluorescent light to be the best. Lots of light, 
low amp draw and each has it's own inverter inside. Simple to replace. 
Seperate wiring supplies power to the 12-volt only fixtures, switches 
and outlets (which are, sadly, cigarette lighter type). I use an 
inverter (12v DC to 120v AC) for other loads. At this point in time I 
don't have enough solar panels to run many 120v loads for long. Please 
be safe and use a competent person to install and always use FUSES!
Name: *Steve *
Age: *49*
Hometown: *Atlantic Beach, Florida*
Country: *United States*
Occupation: *Journeyman electrician*