We FITTED Solar Power In The Log CABIN

[@SpanishEclectic]

It's good to know these different types of kits are available, since not everyone can just build everything from scratch. You have a lot of land to clear, and the big project for the station itself, so I'm glad you've been able to make a home for yourselves (and your chickens, lol) in the mean time with these time-saving methods. I'd happily send you some California sunshine (solar panels everywhere), but today it's actually drizzling. The cabin with the tree lit up will be a fun place to celebrate. Happy Christmas to you all!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🎄 we’d love some California sun right now ☀️

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

In a perfect world, a "she shed" with a mini fridge for cold drinks, a Kindle with my books, and a lamp to read by sounds ideal to me! I might not come out until Spring!!! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎄🎄🍾🍾🍾

[@williamparker3765]

Well done for completing the insulation of the Solar Panels, as you said just right for Christmas. May I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and may 2025 be as successful as the past year, I bet you are proud of what you have achieved so far.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you 🙏 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@thomasstambaugh5181]

Merry Christmas, a perfect addition for the holiday season.

[@buffplums]

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and look forward to seeing your next posts next year xxx

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Have a wonderful Christmas 🎄

[@robynterrey7767]

Great system. May I suggest you run all those loose wires through plastic piping/conduit and attach it to the wall just so it's neater and not able to be caught and detached accidentally. Fantastic system. Have a very happy Christmas. Blessings from Robyn in Melbourne, Australia.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We are going to box it in, probably in wood, keep it in keeping with the cabin 👍

[@robynterrey7767]

@theoldstationrenovation great idea. 🙂

[@franuhaly7006]

Merry Christmas and God Bless from the USA

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Same to you!

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

Happy Christmas to all of you! What a cozy place to set up the tree and exchange pressies!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Absolutely, and Christmas dinner 🥘 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@randomviking8676]

Well done and your tree is beautiful!! Merry Christmas!!!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🤶

[@LindaCanada-d7t]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone from Tennessee USA!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🤶

[@Miss_Toots]

Your videos are so inspiring, thank you X merry Christmas x

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🤶

[@svenswwis436]

Teamwork makes the dream work! Merry Christmas to your family. It is an ongoing pleasure to watch you guys work at your renovation project. From Palm Desert California🙂😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@maudeestrella8196]

Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas Love your videos. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@rodsmith3911]

I fitted a similar system of 4 panels, 2 batteries, and an MPPT controller to give us a 24v system which tops up our existing emergency power supply last year. It has proved very effective giving us free power as well as being a back up for power cuts, which often occur here especially in bad winter weather. Despite not being in an ideal site they give enough to give us enough to keep light on for several hours and with some boost charge from our main solar system we get around 2.5 Kwh of free power each day which powers a kettle, microwave, and toaster or small radiant ring completely independent of the mains. Well worth the investment of both cash and time to install it, even in darkest North Yorks! You will likely be able to use a small power tool or charge phones etc. from the system if you fit a small inverter to give mains voltage. Just ensure you have a suitable battery fuse in the system and a reliable earth rod and trip in the mains side. You would be advised to get a good electrician to help on this but it's well worth the cost.

[@tracybush8115]

Merry Christmas and I hope you have the greatest year ever. Hope Santa is good to Buddie and Winston. Winston's "Santa List" reads - Dear Santa, I want a ball, a ball, a ball and a ball, a ball, a ball, a red ball, a ball.....

[@theoldstationrenovation]

😂 That’s so funny and absolutely true. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@JohnnyConcrete67]

Merry Christmas 🌲

[@Wheel_Horse]

Very nice! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🤶

[@kimzson]

Very awesome kit. I hope you will remember to caulk the screws where you put them into the roof... worst place for leaks. Happy holidays

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Sealant used 😁

[@robertladue7647]

Happy Christmas and to all a good night! 😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@irenebrown8363]

❤❤❤merry Christmas to you ❤❤❤

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

Happy Christmas guys xxx

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🤶

[@jennifercook7450]

Merry Christmas and a happy New year to you all

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@Bobrogers99]

It's now a self-sufficient cabin! You may not be able to run a refrigerator for very many continuous hours, but LED lights and a laptop don't draw much. You'll be out there for a few evenings a week, and even if the panels are partly shaded, if they have a day or two of sun to recharge the battery it will work fine.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Christmas dinner in there tomorrow 🎄😁🤶 Merry Christmas

[@angelcoops511]

Merry Christmas to you all. 🎄

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@highpath4776]

There is now some thought that (but watch the wind) that panels should be mounted more vertically ( particulary in hotter climates), grabs a bit more light which is the important thing

[@irenebrown8363]

Yes to change there position in sunny day summer you can study the sun at this time of year and how the sun will be higher in the sky by May so a little more higher to catch the sun ❤❤❤

[@johndonlon1611]

Merry Christmas and best wishes for terrific new year. Work safe--work smart. Thanks for sharing the journey.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@grahamstaddon9990]

Love the optimism of sun in Wales 😅 happy Xmas and new year guys

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Very optimistic

[@grahamstaddon9990]

I only say this having just finished working in Taffs Well for 3 years

[@synicyst9925]

Happy Christmas to you and your family.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🤶

[@ithewonder]

Merry Christmas to you all, look forward to your updates next year...i assume lol

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🤶

[@acdallas6356]

Ho ho ho to you and the girls and the chickens and the dogs!!!😺

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🤶 have a wonderful holiday 🎄

[@kennethcroll6972]

Merry Christmas

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Same to you!

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Merry Christmas and happy new year to both of you ❤️

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

❤❤❤❤ Happy Christmas!! 😮

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🤶 🌲

[@brendahaire8824]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 from our house to yours.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🤶

[@chriskeller4563]

Love all the videos you share of your journey ❤️,,,, Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 to you all 😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Merry Christmas 🎄 have a lovely holiday

[@scotty6648]

How ho ho. Tonight's the night. Merry Christmas

[@andrewpowellnz]

Happy Christmas. 🌲🌲

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Same to you!

[@full_time_motorhome]

Don’t expect too much power in wintertime.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It’s not too bad, hopefully store some up when we’re not using it

[@TA123999]

Why not just get an electrician to run a wire from your current setup? You're not off grid and this will end up saving nothing long term.

[@denisefassbender4331]

The solar panels need to be fit where they will receive maximum sun. You have trees all around your cabin. How much shade doyour trees cast on the roof of your cabin? It might have been better to wait till summer for the optimal placement of the panels.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Some, that’s the least shady area and it’s south facing, working well so far ☀️

[@lelandnanny967]

Made the roof water tight and then drill holes in it. I would have mounted it on the deck or on a poll.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Sealed with sealant to keep it water tight 💦

[@adieprior9482]

You could have cut the cables to length and encased them in conduit. It'd look a lot neater.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Going to box them in behind a bar 😁

[@helenhelps9619]

🔨🔨

[@romad275]

Won't those trees block a lot of the sunlight in the Spring & Summer when they leaf out?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Some, we put them on the least shaded part of the roof

[@SouthFloridaSound]

Be careful, the wires coming from the battery look way to small for 600 watts.

[@thomasstambaugh5181]

They look fine to me. They need to carry just 2.6A at the UK standard of 230v. Whether 600W is enough in the long run is a mystery for the future.

[@glendabrekke5475]

So are you living in the cabin and girls living in the other place?

[@theoldstationrenovation]

No just using the cabin for some extra space

[@lisabevans8107]

Just a suggestion, stop using a broom and use a leaf blower. Its much easier. 😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We don’t have one 😬 broom it is for now 🧹

[@lisabevans8107]

@theoldstationrenovation ahh sorry thot it might help. Ty for the videos.