solar powered green house (my project)

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Postby alex_n/a » Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:14

100% of the pipe was bent manually with a pipe bender not a machine. and I did all the bends, I got good at it really quick. btw the junction boxes were FIRST installed and the conduct SECOND so it wasn't easy bending the pipe to fit exactly into the knockouts. (not trying to brag :cool: :p)
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Postby alex_n/a » Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:14

and then some pics of my cars by the green house just because some people i talk to don't believe i did this lol (not cmzc, other friends)

oh and i got to drive a bob cat for the first time. those things are fun i want one :D

not me in the pics btw
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89' rx7/ brought back to life/ now sold

96' Honda Civic cx hatchback midori green / stock / daily driver / 39mpg

00' Ford explorer xlt / winter work horse / 218k miles and running like a champ

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Postby alex_n/a » Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:14

and pictures of the array field at our school. those have been added by students over the years. i was going to be a part of this but i liked the green house project more so i only helped with the blueprints and wiring setup.
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89' rx7/ brought back to life/ now sold

96' Honda Civic cx hatchback midori green / stock / daily driver / 39mpg

00' Ford explorer xlt / winter work horse / 218k miles and running like a champ

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Postby alex_n/a » Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:14

the next project is a large building, I have to find a way to maximize the roof. right now i'm at 108 panels producing about 10,000 watts. i'll keep working.

picture below of 3d model i made. the grid lines are support beams under roof where frame would rest.
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89' rx7/ brought back to life/ now sold

96' Honda Civic cx hatchback midori green / stock / daily driver / 39mpg

00' Ford explorer xlt / winter work horse / 218k miles and running like a champ

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Postby alex_n/a » Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:14

i may have found a way to get 210 panels at 46,200 watts :D update tomorrow!!!!!
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89' rx7/ brought back to life/ now sold

96' Honda Civic cx hatchback midori green / stock / daily driver / 39mpg

00' Ford explorer xlt / winter work horse / 218k miles and running like a champ


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