Tag: technology
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Solar DC Direct Drive 12v / 24v / Series car radiator fans – Bench Test with video
In this article and video I compare the performance of different car radiator fans in a direct PV DC driven (PV-to-Load) shed ventilation scenario. Overview A 50 watt solar panel and a simple car radiator fan makes an extremely simple and robust DIY shed ventilation solution. 12 volt fans are very common and affordable, but…
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12V Toaster Oven! Build your own for about $25 DIY / HOW TO Video
12 volt toaster ovens should be very cheap and readily available – the world needs them. I’ve been working on a 12v DIY volt toaster oven prototype project for over a year in the solar workshop. Wouldn’t it be great if the DIY solar power enthusiast could build a portable 12 volt toaster oven in…
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Tiny 12V LiFePo4 Lithium Solar Powered Kitchen Setup – Emergency Preparedness Test
Cooking food from smaller solar power systems has always been one of my key interests. High tech survival and emergency preparedness too. But cooking with standard kitchen appliances often seems out of reach due to the high power draw required. And many people do not have large batteries and inverters to do the task. The…
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