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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Could you help me calculate actual solar needed for my system? | 4/19/2012 |
| Q: ok so I am still learning, and I THINK I know the answer but I figured I would ask some experts ... A: I am happy to help you out, but first I need you to resubmits the question again as a private ... | |
| Solar Panel Charging for Wheelchairs | 4/3/2012 |
| Q: Marshall, I was wondering if you could answer my question about Solar panel Charging for my power ... A: I have been doing Allexperts for many years, but I am going to have to stop because I started my own ... | |
| Solar Farm | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: We are interested in setting up a solar farm on our property. We have about 4-5 acres that are on ... A: I am residential installer so solar farms are not my expertise and I have researched and answered ... | |
| solar energy | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know where I can learn about how to install solar panels or just information on the ... A: Lets take the last part first. To provide power for an outlet or two, you would need either a 12 ... | |
| Solar Power off grid | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I have volunteered myself to plan and install solar power to our local putting green shed. We need ... A: The detail and breath of the what you are looking for can not be dealt with adequately in this ... | |
| Solar Power off grid | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: I have volunteered myself to plan and install solar power to our local putting green shed. We need ... A: The key here is to figure out what your actually power needs are. As you probably know Volts X Amps ... | |
| Increasing solar gain with reflectors | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: I have recently completed building our passive solar home that utilizes a sunroom (isolated from the ... A: It is a great idea and I have heard others mention the design but have never heard of the result. ... | |
| how to figure solar energy usage | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: How do you find out how much energy you need with solar panels and eqiupment and how do you ... A: I am going to assume you mean solar electric (PV) and not solar hot water or solar pool heating. I ... | |
| solar energy | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: sir i m student of mechanical engineering depart..... i want to ask u that im gonna build a solar ... A: I don't quite understand the question the way it is written and as an ignorant American, I only ... | |
| solar energy | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: My name is Ahmad and I am in the 6th grade. I am doing a science project on solar energy. I need to ... A: Solar is a general term for the use of the sun's energy. Commonly, we harvest the sun in three ways ... | |
| Solar switch to control circ pump | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I am looking all over for a simple photovoltaic switch to control a very small circ pump for active ... A: I am not familiar with a switch for this application, as my solar hot water applications I never ... | |
| alternative energies | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to know if you could suggest some kinds of technologies that use alternative energies that ... A: The term of alternative energies really means alternatives from supplied resources (i.e water, ... | |
| solar wiring | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey Marshall...I am a fellow expert here @ Allexperts in the flooring dept. I am considering ... A: Are you planning to operate as 12v like an RV or 120v like a standard home? As normal, the Volts = ... | |
| Washing Solar Panels | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: This question has multiple parts. I assume that washing panels does help keep theis efficiency ... A: If the panels are covered with a coat of dust, the amount of loss can be quite significant. I have ... | |
| solar home | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: Quick question can a home thats being powered by fossil fuels be powered exactly by just solar ... A: The answer is yes .. and depends. A house can have all of its heating and electrical needs meet by ... | |
| Wind Turbine Lease Values | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I am new to this page and not sure if I am asking the correct expert these questions, so please bear ... A: I asked around to people I know in the solar industry and I could not get you a lead or an answer to ... | |
| Solar charging a car's battery | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a summer house with no electricity. It is very complicated to get electricity to run there, ... A: Let me quickly address the battery issue first. A car battery is designed for a specific task by ... | |
| ask | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ask help. I want to do a research on how to convert the heat from our roof using ... A: Flor, This is a hard question to answer as the solar topic is very broad and I don't understand the ... | |
| ask | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ask help. I want to do a research on how to convert the heat from our roof using ... A: I don't believe there is a way to turn heat from a galvanized iron roof into practical electricity ... | |
| my project | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: and possibly little wind turbines in the front of the car and on the side view mirrors. But I need a ... A: Matthew - Your RC car wants 6v and ?? amps to run. Do the solar panels match (or better yet, are a ... | |
| commercial solar system | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: my background is a nuclear professional (nuclear operator retired), farming background and ... A: As I am, and have always been in a urban environment, I need to say that your situation is a bit ... | |
| Solar Powered Computer | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I am currently researching about solar power and the ability to power up a mini ITX computer for ... A: First I would recommend at the least a deep cycle battery as they are better suited for the use you ... | |
| solar charging | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: if i am trying to hookup a 12v deep cycle battery to a solar panel and use a 700 to 1000 watt ... A: The answer is: it depends on what you are using the backup system for. The battery should have a ... | |
| Setting up solar panels at home | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. I'm wanting to set up solar panels on my home. I want to ... A: The solar kit you were looking at is for a very small load and is not design to incorporate into ... | |
| Best solar racking system? | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: What Solar racking system is best? I am looking to have solar panels installed on my company roof ... A: In our commercial installations we have always insisted on reroof with solar footings incorporated, ... | |
| solar wind kw | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: scott i have some questions about buying solar or wind grid tie system for my home. i live is ... A: Let me take each question at a time: what size kw system would be reccomended for 1500 sqft one ... | |
| Solar Panel Reselling | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: Curious how many residential installations the average solar panel installation company does in your ... A: I am going to assume you mean solar electric (photovoltaic or PV for short) panels and not solar hot ... | |
| photovoltaic module installation in Southern California | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I am interested on photovoltaics panel for single family house. I would like know any company I can ... A: There are a large number of solar installers to choose from in Southern California. I got a list of ... | |
| Will you finish answering my questions (Installing a 320W solar panel system with battery bank) + Opinion of grid-tie systems? | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: On 27 December 2009, you kindly gave a summary answer to my questions about installing a 320W solar ... A: I usually limit my time for allexperts to 30 min per question. Your question, unfortunately, was ... | |
| deep cycle battery and inverter | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm planning to use a deep cycle battery for power backup with an inverter (800 VA, 220 volt) , is ... A: The answer is: it depends on what you are using the backup system for. The inverter will provide ... | |
| Solar Power | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I am a 5th grade student and was doing reserch on solar power. I have a few questions. You will be ... A: Since my wife is a 4th grade teacher, I am always in conflict in answering questions for reports. ... | |
| Connecting two Solar systems in one battery | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have two 80 watt panels and two 5A charge controllers, should I connect these two systems in one ... A: A straight forward answer is yes you could hook up 2 charge controllers to one battery, but here are ... | |
| Installing a 320W solar panel system with battery bank | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I was thinking of installing some solar electric (PhotoVoltaic) panels on my roof. My budget was ... A: Due to the extent of your questions I am going to have to answer over a few responses. Before I ... | |
| electrical | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: how can make a solar! i mean which Raw matrial use to mak e a solar cell kindly brief me and Where i ... A: Star Delta is a USA based company located in the state of Texas. It has been in business for 19 ... | |
| ParaBola | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Scott---I am a--20-- Plus year Plumber,a Journeymen electrician and also have many years ... A: This situation is unique in that there's more "Do It Yourself" in this than I am accustom to. This ... | |
| Solar Energy | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: how can make a solar! i mean which Raw matrial use to mak e a solar cell kindly brief me and Where i ... A: What you are asking me is comparable to asking how to make a radio vs getting a one you buy. You ... | |
| Batery chraging | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have added to my off grid system over the years and have batteries of various sizes. The smaller ... A: I assume you mean flooded batteries as I am not sure what a floored cell battery is. The best I can ... | |
| The element Mercury | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: Can Mercury (Hg) be compressed? Beyond the scales of specific gravity and density, is there a point ... A: I am not sure how you drew a line between the properties of Mercury and Alternative Energy (Solar) ... | |
| Energy consumption per segment | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: What is the segmentation of present world consumption of energy (in percentages ) per segments. In ... A: As a design, installer, I am not familiar with the answers you seek but I never like to leave a ... | |
| Power inverter | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Going to use 2 12 volt deep cycle batteries and an 800 watt continuous inverter to power a sattelite ... A: I am assuming that the inverter is specifically designed for this purpose, as there are quite a few ... | |
| Alternatives to Gasoline | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Things such as solar power, biodiesel and natural gas have all been introduced as alternatives to ... A: In the very narrow view, fossil fuels are the most efficient, cost effective way to power most of ... | |
| Solar charging | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in setting up a solar charging system with ac power as a night option to keep supply ... A: The main thing here is that all your electrical properties align. Is the wind input set up for AC ... | |
| Solar energy | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I saw (on this website actually, an advertisement that brought me to a link called ... A: A solar system can be set up by someone who is familiar with electricity, the National Electric ... | |
| Solar energy | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I saw (on this website actually, an advertisement that brought me to a link called ... A: As I have worked in the solar installation business for the last 8 years, it is hard for me to ... | |
| swimming pool solar heaters | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I am having difficulty finding anyone in South Jersey who installs solar heaters for pools. Can you ... A: As I am based in California and have only lived in California, I can only suggest the following: I ... | |
| Solar power a/c unit | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a final year engineering student in the UK and I am planning to build a solar powered air ... A: We build PV systems for air-conditioners all the time, although it includes the rest of the AC ... | |
| Hydrogen vs.Gasoline | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Why is it that hydrogen still is not being used to power our cars? Hydrogen is able to produce 4x ... A: Fuel cell technology is currently being used for car power as a prototypes and on limited scale. It ... | |
| Hydrogen vs.Gasoline | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: Why is it that hydrogen still is not being used to power our cars? Hydrogen is able to produce 4x ... A: The reason we don't split water molecules to use as fuel is because it would take more energy to ... | |
| Battery question | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1500 Amp-hour inverter battery used with a 1500VA power inverter. Recently, the summer heat ... A: Acid should never be added to a battery after the initial application at the start of the batteries ... | |
| Solar Panel Wires | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: My problem is that the wire leads from the panel to the regulator are only 11’ long. There’s 3 leads ... A: A quick look on the internet and I found a 45 watt solar power kit from Harbor Freight. The ... | |
| solar Land | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I am reserching solar land deals, both purchase and lease. Any feedback would be helpful. Doug A: Doug, My knowledge for solar land leasing is almost non-existent but I will share with you what I ... | |
| Would this work if the flat solar panel didn't move or adjust to the sun movement? | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I want to know if this idea would work or what do I have to improve. It would look like a flat solar ... A: I think your question is, can I gather the sun's energy consistently throughout the day with a ... | |
| Solar Heat | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a house with a solar on the roof for heat. I was told that a squirel got in and ... A: All the solar I have dealt with is on the roof, with only a very small portion in the attic and the ... | |
| question on energy efficient automobile | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: my question is would a car running on battery, kinetic, and wind energy be able to run without a ... A: Ahh, .. Yes and no. If you had a vehicle with a large battery bank (very heavy) to charge up by a ... | |
| Wind turbine drivetrains | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering why HAWT wind turbines seem to all use planetary gearboxes and not CVT gearboxes? I ... A: This question is beyond my knowledge but I never like to leave a questioner hanging so.. Here is a ... | |
| solar energy | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: so i need a energy conversion equation for solar could you please send me the equation. for solar to ... A: A solar electric module is measured in the output wattage (Volts X Amps). Each module has a ... | |
| Solar Pool Heating | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to gather some information regarding the different types of solar pool heating systems. ... A: Let me clarify a few things. There is basically three forms of residential solar. Solar electric ... | |
| Leasing my land for solar energy | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: How do I find a company that would lease my 105.6 acres of raw, vacant land in Troy, N.C. for the ... A: Let me state quickly that this is not my area of expertise. I know more about the nuts and bolts of ... | |
| Alternative energy | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: My cousin's electric broke and she has only 1 plug in her house and no money for repair (over $3K) I ... A: I am sorry for the delay. I had answered this question last week but my submittal apparently didn't ... | |
| Top 300 - 500 environmental Companies | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if anyone could please help. I am trying to find out the names and Head office ... A: This is a business knowledge question that is beyond my experience. If I had to take a stab at it, ... | |
| Wind and/or solar | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: What type of setup would I need to run a 1500 watt, 12000 BTU window air conditioner 4-5 hours each ... A: The way the question is posed, it would seem that you want to operate the one device through some ... | |
| inverter problems | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 volt deep cycle battery I have been using with a 400 watt Black and Decker inverter to ... A: A little used battery does not necessarily mean a happy battery. Lots of Lead Acid batteries and ... | |
| how many watts can I produce with a 3V motor | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to create a small wind turbine for educational purposes. I have a small 1.5 to 3V DC ... A: Sorry for the delay, spring is a very busy season for solar, so I have been mostly in the field. ... | |
| Solar land/lease | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: did you ever get more information regarding solar land/lease terms agreements? I am also seeking ... A: Cindy, I know a company in the east bay looking for some land to buy or possibly lease in the San ... | |
| Solar | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: - Apart from a battery and solar panel, are there any other essential components for powering a ... A: Justin, You only need a battery bank if you are looking for a standalone (off-grid) power supply or ... | |
| effect of humidity to solar power. | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: maybe you would have a clear explanation about the effect of humidity to solar radiation (which ... A: I never looked in to this aspect before, unfortunately most of my sources have to do with this ... | |
| Solar Land Lease (with PS) | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Do you know where I can locate information regarding Land Leased for Solar Farms. I am specifically ... A: My knowledge for solar land leasing is almost non-existent but I will share with you what I know. ... | |
| measuring current/power drawn by solar panel | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Good day Marshall! We are to use a solar panel (flexible) for one of our project. This is a 6V ... A: I am not sure of the panel you are using by your description, but if it was one you purchased as a ... | |
| Evacuated Flat Plate | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Is this a feasible attempt? I am not sure if glass will withstand a high vacuum on a 3 foot by 4 ... A: I have never considered it before. But here is an article that may be useful and a link to the ... | |
| alternative energy(solar/wind) | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know about working and operation of the solar wind car. A: This is a project akin to a fusion powered DeLorian. Some producers claim wind powered through a ... | |
| Suggested ways to find an experienced solar installer with Xantrex experience | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Found your name on the "Battery Storage with respect to solar power" posting, and see you are also ... A: Your two best sources is either an older company or a rural installation company. Back in the ... | |
| Solar energy cost | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm reading on various websites that solar energy costs about $0.45/kwh and I wanted to know how ... A: The way I understand it, the cost is a global average reference. It incorporates all the following; ... | |
| algae biodiesel | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: If this is outside your expertise, I would appreciate it if you could direct me to another expert as ... A: Yes, you are correct, this is out of my expertise and I asked around to my peers locally and they ... | |
| Indoor Solar lighting | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I do stained glass at home as a hobby. I would like to create or find light boxes that can be ... A: The reason you need a solar battery recharger (what I call a charge control) is because without some ... | |
| Crystaline cells for solar pannels | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a 5th grade student doing a project on solar energy. I live in Colts Neck, New Jersey. I know ... A: The crystalline panel is made one of three ways: First, Mono-crystalline uses a seed crystal, set ... | |
| Indoor Solar lighting | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I do stained glass at home as a hobby. I would like to create or find light boxes that can be ... A: The lights turn on and off with a photosensor. The sensor inhibits the circuit when in the sun and ... | |
| Indoor Solar lighting | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I do stained glass at home as a hobby. I would like to create or find light boxes that can be ... A: Lets break this down into parts. You have the stain glass in the light box. You need a light ... | |
| "imitating" Solar Power | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is doing a Solar Power based science experiment where she needs to have Solar Power. ... A: The solar application and panel used really dictates what you would need, but the simple answer is a ... | |
| batteries in a "sell all' utility contract | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: Are there any extra components needed to sell the excess to a utility after charging batteries in a ... A: Andrew When using a grid connected battery backup inverter such as Outback or Xantrex, the order of ... | |
| energie solaire | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: Je m'interesse à energie solaire. J'aimerais remplacer ou compléter la source de chaleur chez moi. ... A: Franky Je ne parle pas le français. Ceci est d'un site web de traduction. Essayer paraître l'eau ... | |
| Concentrated Photovoltaics | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I have some general market-related questions regarding concentrated photovoltaics - where the ... A: I was waiting for a reply from a associate I know who works in large scale solar production to get a ... | |
| solar water panels | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a recent installation of hot water solar panels. After a major rain storm, one of the ... A: Sorry for the delay, I was out of town for Thanksgiving and forgot to tell allexperts I was going to ... | |
| generating 200 to 500 kilowatts power | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out what it will take to generate 200 to 500 kilowatts (220volts system) power ... A: Anthony, A solar system in the US usually costs between $8.00 to $12.00 per watt depending on the ... | |
| generating 200 to 500 kilowatts power | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out what it will take to generate 200 to 500 kilowatts (220volts system) power ... A: Here you go: "I have some useful information but first let me give credit where it is due. The ... | |
| alternative energy - solar power satellites | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: hey, thank you for taking time out of your buasy schedule to look at my question.. I am a high ... A: Kevin Your question is beyond my scope of knowledge, my best guess would be to ask NASA directly. ... | |
| Mix Solar Hot Water and Solar Power | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought some land in the Arizona Desert with the plan of building a home off the grid ... A: It actually works the other way around. First you determine how much electricity your home uses on ... | |
| Mix Solar Hot Water and Solar Power | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought some land in the Arizona Desert with the plan of building a home off the grid ... A: Your question is a bit fuzzy, but I am not sure if it is because of the phrasing of the question or ... | |
| solar pool - daily heat loss | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out how much solar heat to add to my pool in the winter. I don't want to turn ... A: Sorry for the delay, i have been in the field late this week. My answer may not help you with your ... | |
| offshore wind | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: It seems that many private investors want to build off-shore wind farms, but are having trouble ... A: Jon, As I am not a congressman or a senator, my answer is more an observation and an opinion than a ... | |
| reversible fuel cell system for car | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently came across information on reversible fuel cells, and I understand the laws of energy ... A: Here are the replies to the question I got back. Reply 1: I think the simple answer, is, its ... | |
| reversible fuel cell system for car | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently came across information on reversible fuel cells, and I understand the laws of energy ... A: Tim- Your question is beyond my knowledge, but fear not, for I will not forsaken you ... yet. I ... | |
| Alternative Energy | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I was hoping to ask two questions since your expertise is in solar and wind energy 1) How advanced ... A: Lets start with your first question. Solar energy is a constantly evolving but the efficiencies are ... | |
| Economics of Charging car batteries through renewable energy sources | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a query regarding a paper that I’m writing on renewable energy charging solutions for ... A: I asked a friend of mine who supposed to be getting his Tesla somethime in 2010, to look at your ... | |
| Windpower in SoCal? | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I've been reading about the wind power and windmill industry in California and got the impression ... A: I've spent my solar career residing and focused in the SF bay area. I concur with your base ... | |
| Battery Storage with respect to solar power | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: Marshall: I'm in the early phases of purchasing and installing solar panels for my home. The The ... A: Sorry for the delay, it is a busy time for solar. Solar electric generation and battery backup ... | |
| temporary alternative energy solution (rentals?) | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a 9-month off the grid solution for 1-5 low energy use homes. Each home has a ... A: I've heard of one place that may rent wind or solar power generation on a temporary basis, although ... | |
| solar electric hookup | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: good agternoon.....i am purchasing components to install a solar battery charging system to my ... A: The simple basic answer is, unless the owner manuals specify directly, hook everything up and leave ... | |
| solar powered truck | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently saw a large pickup (Ram 1500) with a solar panel over the cab. Since I have a Chevy ... A: Just so you are clear. The Ram 1500 wasn't running purely on solar power. A panel on a cab may ... | |
| hooking up batteries in alt. energy system | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: Currently I am using 4 Rolls S-460 batteries (6 volts each) wired in series for my off-grid system, ... A: To maintain 24 voltage with a 6 volt battery and increase the capacity for a battery bank, you hook ... | |
| WInd Power Land lease | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: Is there someone that is interested in leasing 400 acres for use for placing wind powered turbines? A: I checked around this weekend with people I know who have a finger in the wind power industry and ... | |
| alternative fuels | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I need some information on alternative fuels which have been used in transportation facilities. ... A: Being that the question is a bit broad I am going to point you to a broad answer. A great site to ... | |
| solar window collectors | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to find an affordable membrane that can be used on windows that will convert sunlight ... A: I don't know of any material that can be applied to a window to increase the heat transfer. The ... | |
| floor radiant heats | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if a wind power can be use for electric floor radiant heat? A: Sorry for the delay, I didn't receive the original email alerting me of a new question. All retail ... | |
| alternative enegry | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: what enegry source do you think is the most efficient? why do you think this? Do you want to use ... A: It would seem that this would be a simple question, to be answered by a simple answer but... The ... | |
| wind power | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: Is there any limitation for the size of American farm type windmill? Why bigger dia ... A: I know a little about wind generators, but very little about farms. The only wind powered devices I ... | |
| Phase Change Materials for energy storage | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: I recently came across a website which is involved in the production of power from small,vertical ... A: I keep tabs on renewable info so I have a little knowledge outside my profile description and if a ... | |
| solar power | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: My question deals with having solar panels on a summer house. If we were to install solar panels on ... A: I am going to make some basic assumptions before answering the question. First is, your home is in ... | |
| solar radiation | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: How does solar radiation produce wind currents A: I am no atmospheric physicist, but I will relay what I understand. Wind is air movement due to a ... | |
| solar cooking | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: what are the optimal conditions for using a solar oven? A: A cloudless day with the oven tracking the sun directly is the most important. 10a-5p is the best ... | |
| Solar power | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can use a UV Tube to work a solar panel. My friend is building a pond in her ... A: The issue with this idea has to do with relative amounts. A solar cell converts about 30% of the ... | |
| Turbo Ventilators | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: We have a fabrication shed of 150mx30x12m high in Gurgaon. We need to install the turbo ventilators ... A: My experience and knowledge with turbine (turbo) ventilators is very limited but as I understand it ... | |
| Electric car kits | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1964 VW Bug that I would love to make electric. I know that there are kits out there that ... A: As far as batteries go, golf cart batteries are rugged enough to handle the needs of an electric ... | |
Marshall Scott
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am knowledgeable about residential solar pool heating, moderately knowledgeable about residential solar electric systems, and can resource answers in solar hot water and battery back up PV systems, but personally have little experience. I review questions when I get a chance During the PEAK SOLAR SEASON (May - September) , my replies will be delayed as I am usually working 60+ hours a week.
Experience
Solar pool heating and solar electric systems
Education/Credentials
BA in Psychology which has nothing to do with solar. Various trainings and presentations on solar and 8 years experience.
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