Ultimate DIY Project: Solar Shed from Scratch!

[@everydaysolar]

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[@dennisblair1384]

What I have done is use automotive lighting (12v) and my camera used 12v at 800ma, so my battery lasts a really long time. I have just one 300W solar panel that charges the batter using a mppt charge controller. I use an inverter if I need to charge power tool batteries or need to use AC for something else. I found that that the battery lasts a very long time. It is a bit more cluttered looking but it is a shed. I love what your did and how clean it is. That is the trade off.

[@kostasmonadikos6772]

the construction you made is smart and economical, I agree! I came to the house where I live now and I have a lot to do, when I find time I want to make such a construction, a small workshop

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

Here's a small tip to save you some battery power. Run your security camera and lights off of DC Power Only and Turn the Inverter off. Only turn the AC on when you need it keep the DC running 24/7

[@MrAgility888]

This is awesome. Don't really plan on upgrading my shed anytime soon but love that this is something we can do today.

[@Robertrls01]

I'm building a portable powestation out of a couple of rigid tool box. a fun project for a DIY.

[@everydaysolar]

Nice, I have a seen a couple people do that over the years. The pro is you can really design the power station to match your use case 👍

[@RAToellner]

Excellent and exactly what I want to do with my detached garage.

[@everydaysolar]

Nice, that would be a fun project 👍

[@rjbfreelander2]

Why not power the internal lights via DC? more efficient overall.

[@chrisw1462]

@9:00 You really needed to loop those cables a bit more so they'd shed water before going into the box. As it is, any water on them is going to run right down to the seal on the fittings, which is now much more likely to leak.

[@cherylwin9364]

WOW ! EXCELLENT INFO, THANK YOU SO MUCH 😇 👍🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ometofu]

In my solar shed. I add mad amount of lights to lite up the entire backyards plus iOT wifi DC controller for interior 12v lights and TV simulator to mimic someone inside the shed.

[@leifhietala8074]

There appears to be an interference artifact between the camera's shutter speed and the control electronics driving the LED in the shed. During your introductory talk before the open doors, you can see the brightness of the light waxing and waning. Probably just another one of those issues that crops up in the intersections of different digital devices doing their things.

[@Johno530]

Great setup and I'm looking to do the same with my new shed. Do you have a link to where you got that AC junction box? Did it come with the cables necessary to hook up to the Ecoflow?

[@SpottedCow1604]

What about IL winters with the battery? You are going to heat the shed?

[@rjbfreelander2]

Nice solution, nice thing is you can also expand the Delta 2 up to 3kwh if you wanted.

[@TheKojak76]

I have been considering doing this in my workshop. It’s a 24 x 24 Wood shed. Once I have an insulated, I gotta figure out how I want to run power to it. I also live in Illinois around Carbondale. What part are you from?

[@justnews9738]

Make just test a small windmill. I live in Illinois and when it’s cloudy it typically means we have wind.

[@everydaysolar]

That is on the list. I am trying to get a little ground outside of city to expand out the installations and a small turbine would be great. Thanks for the feedback.

[@tufelhunden5795]

Interesting. I just went with the harbor freight 100 watt solar panel and found a really inexpensive lithium battery. I only am using a 300watt inverter as mine is only being used to charge my tools. I’m using the 12v lights that came with the system.

[@kostasmonadikos6772]

Thanks friend !

[@everydaysolar]

You bet!

[@kostasmonadikos6772]

@everydaysolar I'm from Greece and I didn't understand what to bet ?

[@madc0bra2]

1-What would be the advantage of grounding these panels? 2- Does the Ecoflow overheat in summer or stop charging in winter? Thanks! Nice work!

[@goodcitizen4587]

EG4 and Rich Solar each have a 3000W all-in-one inverter/charger for 48V batteries ... only $400. You can get a 48V 50Ah battery (Eco-Worthy) for $550.

[@Electronzap]

Nice setup.

[@ericbooth9584]

Thank you!

[@robertsterbal9215]

Do you have a google sheet of the costs?

[@jonglz421]

Can you share the paint colors you used?

[@Buffy-88]

Luv your work, Scott, excellent clear presentation. Just confirming you have the ecoflow in your shed running 24/7 and hooked up to the solar? Continuous running, any issues?

[@everydaysolar]

Yep, it is still running and the main draw is the Eufy 360 security camera in addition to charging some battery for the lawn tools. So far, so good!

[@NWcpl]

great job. Good info!

[@everydaysolar]

Thanks!

[@ometofu]

The birds mesh is over killed lol. Ecoflow made it easy and neat.

[@bizzfo]

Heat gonna kill those tool batteries and the Ecoflow

[@jedjade4002]

You talked about the DIY in a fairly negative light, but it's going to cost about half the price, be as or more capable, and expandable piece by piece without spending eco flow money again. These eco flows and such are for people with lots of spare cash who don't want to have to do anything. I keep seeing these youtube channels talk about them in such a favorable light without ever mentioning the price difference. This is important, especially if your experience with them is that you got your unit for free. Of course it's really nice, but it's luxury, and not at all meant to be a stationary unit. A chunk of that price is the portable camping style usage.

[@goodcitizen4587]

This shed and your house should have all available space with solar panels.

[@CryptoTikibro]

Did you go over the cost for this solar project, or did I miss it?

[@everydaysolar]

I mentioned the Delta 2, wiring, and 2 x 100 watt panels were just under $1,000. Depending on mounting, location, and if you are going to trench from a ground mount that could add up to a couple hundred more.

[@Waldoe16]

Cool shed! Add fire alarm(smoke) please and a easy lock. Is there also a chance for humidity there to cause problems?

[@shelley131]

You need to add an alarm that is loud that will discourage anyone when they open your doors a motion detector that alerts you inside your home or on your phone. Otherwise you have done an impressive job on this shed. Thank you for sharing.

[@desupernoodle]

That's exactly what the security camera does

[@Robertrls01]

solars great until there's a hail storm.

[@everydaysolar]

Most panels are pretty resilient. Honestly if you have a hail storm come through that damages the solar panels you probably have a bunch of other issues are well.

[@kevinmiller5467]

Same with cars, great until hail storm.

[@TheKojak76]

I have been considering doing this in my workshop. It’s a 24 x 24 Wood shed. Once I have an insulated, I gotta figure out how I want to run power to it. I also live in Illinois around Carbondale. What part are you from?