The automatic water system is installed and working for the veggie patch, and the solar system is now powering everything, including charging my e-bike.
Here's a video overview of how everything works, and progress to date:
Video update – solar power and garden – July 2021
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Philippe T.
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July 31, 2021
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Well done Ian. I will have to visit you for my next house project.
Shiney
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August 1, 2021
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Hi Ian,
I am from India. Good to know that you are settling there.
Using solar power is a brilliant idea!
Hope there is enough sunlight than in UK.
You did everything by yourself?
Wade
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August 3, 2021
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Nicely done. I’ve been using the same charge controller in my RV travel trailer for a couple of years, just installed that same MT-50 remote meter this past weekend. A lot of your handy work looks very familiar! Wish you could pump some of that water to California though, we’re parched.
Ian Usher
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August 3, 2021
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Hi Wade,
Good to hear from you. I’m really happy with the controller, and the MT50.
The other little meter that is attached to the battery via a shunt is great, and gives a pretty accurate reading of how full the battery is. It’s a cheap Chinese one that only cost about $30.
We had a massive downpour yesterday, and our underground tank is almost full to overflowing. I wish I could send you some.
Cheers,
Ian