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As a qualified electrician your junction boxes, cable clips and haphazard wiring paths make me cry but the sheer ingenuity of your installation is wonderful so I have to salute you. Pure brilliance in shed-engineering .

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah a lot of the wiring was temporary as I wasn't sure exactly what i needed. I have wired in a fuse box and ring mains from that since. Still wont be up to your standards though :)

Impressive little system. Gives so much convenience where none was. Thanks for sharing.

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it really does make things much easier at the garden and I havent even tapped the surface of things to do with it yet

Thanks for this, I'm definitely doing this. Love from Lagos, Nigeria.

I just found your video. I am very glad I did. You have made me understand this better than I have ever before.

BLOOMIN SUPERB mate, well done you ! I might copy.

I love what you do. Thank you for sharing. Great job!

hi Tony, enjoyed this video very much. Can't wait to see the others. Thanks for sharing.

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Im glad you enjoyed it Rod, took some editing lol. Loads coming stay tuned pal

great job installing Tony !! i've been looking into solar in my shed and garden for the last 12 months but never took the plunge but you made it look straight forward to do

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

It is very easy to do, If you can wire a plug you can do this. its simple. just take your time and job done

@tigertruckerman

4 жыл бұрын

How you get house type sockets in shed,for bench grinders etc,what make panels are they expensive? Great help thanks

THAT WAS A VERY CLEAR EXPLANATION.. THANK YOU AGAIN

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, I am glad you enjoyed it

Cheers For showing this Tony. Gives you plenty of options for your shed. Take care. Nick

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Yes Nick. Now the sky is the limit when it comes to ideas

great well done

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve :)

You are so clever. I've got 40w solar on y shed and running water to wash our hands etc but I really need lights. Great video as usual Tony thanks

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Gaynor thanks. I have so many plans for this system up there and more videos will be along over the next few months as it all evolves

Many thanks Tony - that was very helpfull.

Very informative and easy to follow. Thanks!

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emile glad it was of interest

That's a substantial investment Tony, With the inverter, the sky is the limit. Good luck with the system. I look forward to see the Solar system development. Cheers Patrick

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is Patrick. but for the few hundred quid it set me back means I can do so much more.

This is an excellent presentation as this is exactly what I’m doing here in Eden, Utah. Thank you for this content. You rock

Fantastic Bob

Absolutely awesome looking set up mate., a lot of hard work with all that..

WOW --- super impressed with the lighting result mate !! as i a roofer , please remember to apply CLEAR silicone ( good grade stuff ) to the TOP and SIDE of each fixing bracket bracket on the roof , small dab on the screw head , and also , when its DRY , pump silicone beneath those 3 x 2 on the floor , it will stop 90% of any damp there at the moment !! . nice video !! .

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

That damp there is because the IBC's are over flowing down the wall. I have something on its way to rectify this issue and will show in a later episode, but will be sealing it all as I get time

Awesome and thank you for sharing

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda :)

Great video and really helpful, I'm currently planning solar for my shed which I intend to use to make homebrew.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

👍👍👍 impressive system tony

Well done on this set up Tony.... said it before and it is truer now pal...God of the shed!!!

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Not finished with it yet but be well tidy when all done and dusted

29 mins in and the bilge pump is watering the plot.... this is a superb and well thought out set up T... Well in pal.

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Lots more of it to come pal. Hold on to your hat :)

@thelittlefarmersfarm5706

6 жыл бұрын

So for this install, I'd need exactly what pal... 1. Eco-Worthy 200 Watts Solar Kit off grid 2. 2 x Super Batt Leisure Battery's = 3. Pump. Plus junctions, lights, fixings and all = £600.. Ish?

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Guru Murphinda no maye cost around 450 ish i think

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

There is 200w deal on websit for just over 200 with charge controller and main wires

@thelittlefarmersfarm5706

6 жыл бұрын

Got a Moto G (55) camera phone from work today T to replace my old Samsung one I was filming with.... Just shot 2 fantastically high end HD videos down the plot with..... IT LADS HAVE BLOCKED UNAUTHORISED UPLOADS FROM TYHE B***TARD!!!!... I could Cry....Please please please mate if you get the chance, could you text over the shopping list I need to order to emulate the set up you have here in the Vid mate... Expect a prompt order on the back of that there text mate... :-) Bloody IT NERDS.. LOL

Awesome video here..Thank You.

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ace :) Glad it was of interest

Thank you for your video, you made it clear and easy to understand 👍👍👍

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, I am glad it was easy for you to get the knowledge I was trying to pass on :)

Excellent video, just what I was looking for. I'll certainly be checking out your other videos.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bertie, Welcome to the channel :)

cool stuf wel done

I was sad I did not hear more about the Solar panels, batteries, lights, and pump you used, and how they worked for your use. I like technical info with all your other information. I like what your doing to your mini farm.

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Lynard, Sorry about that, I will make an update video in fact I have a few jobs to do with the shed so you will be seeing much more of the shed and solar

Very informative thanks

@simplifygardening

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

You could install some led grow lights in the seed room part of your greenhouse to give you a head start

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Its in the pipeline possibly we will see later in the year

Great channel have subscribed for the solar info on lights

Fantastic job! That watering system is brilliant,will save a lot of time, and the lights are brighter than my living room lol.

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

lol think you need to update your lights lol... yes should make life much easier lol

@tracyvernon2426

6 жыл бұрын

yes,defo need more wattage!!

Dobra robota.Super pomysł i wykonanie.

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Dziękuję bardzo, doceniam twój uprzejmy komentarz

Well done to you excellent job well done thanks.

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

😀

Brilliant.

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Clifton :)

Wow, very impressed, like Blackpool illuminations :-)

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anne, It will make for much better working flow in winter rather than trying to do everything on the two days im off

excellent

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Robert

out standing great job well done love that solar power hex yes .

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, William. It's so much better-having power for various things at the plot :)

@fmutelokabbenya5010

5 жыл бұрын

u connect the two solar in which form and h ow many watts per panel.also what size is your controller

Great video Tony.

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith, glad it was of interest :)

Wow thank you for this great video. We will be going green and will have solar panels too.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great setup. I'm looking set up for lighting in Shed. Thanks

@simplifygardening

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Good one ..very educative

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

nice job.

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Moses :)

Hi Tony, great idea 😋💪

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Nad. Its going to open a lot of possibilities at the plot now

very useful channel....how to install solar system all complete...thank you..now i know how to do...👍👍👍👍 i very like this video.

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Hey JC, Thanks mate I appreciate you taking the time to leave a great comment :)

Good video Tony, I have panels too but have went for an inverter system, just several so far but will put up more soon and in the middle of building a vertical wind turbine for on the plot too. I want a total of 1kw so I can automate more things on the plot and the ultimate goal is to grow any veg at anytime of the year in my passive solar greenhouse. using techniques normally used by people growing cannabis like grow lights and space buckets but for tomatoes, peppers etc.

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Ive had similar ideas, and have designed my own VAWT

Very nice video. I'm in the United States, I figure I can learn a lot from your videos. You have a new sub and I liked the video.

Great video 👍

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Excellent video mate i remember when i was young Dad had a allotment and grew all the veggies and raised pigs he was a driver for the mines so didn't go to war but Mum enlisted in the Wraaf and was discharged at the end of the war when i say i remember i'm talking about when i was 4 years of age i was born in 1946

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of great gardeners around then out of necessity

Thanks

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Anytime

Exelente !! Justamente el proyecto que pienso realizar , y mediante tu video , veo las posibilidades y ventajas , gracias por compartir.Saludos desde MÉXICO TENOCHTITLAN CENTRO DEL UNIVERSO.!

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Hola, gracias por tu gran comentario. Los contenedores son una gran manera y estoy seguro de que te ayudarán a cultivar papas fantásticas. Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para comentar y suscribirse. Te hablaré pronto :)

@dunkanmccleud1357

5 жыл бұрын

Bien espero tu respuesta y mientras tanto continuo realizando mi proyecto auto sustentable .

Damn good😊

Looks brilliant mate 👌

@simplifygardening

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

You could do with replacing that junction box next to your charge controller with a 12v fuse box. It’s not likely you’ll be using any equipment which draws a huge current but it’s good practice. Alternatively use in line fuses, the type where you can use standard car fuses.

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Its already done Steve I was just waiting for it to be delivered and thats why i stated in the video its just a tempory setup. each circuit is fused so are the panels and so are the batteries :) but thanks for the advice I am sure someone will need it. I will be doing an update video shortly

Gave me some ideas for when I eventually build my shed

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Good Ant thats why I make the videos :)

@thelittlefarmersfarm5706

6 жыл бұрын

I'm sold on this if not just for the pump powered watering system alone Ant... Cracking set up and well instructed too I recon mate... BUT DONT TELL HIM!!!

@TheHitman180

6 жыл бұрын

Guru Murphinda lol

Can your system run a hot tub So I can disconnect from my home power and have it powered up by the solar panels? Love how simple you have made this look.

AWESOME!!!!!

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@Melicoy

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening me too

very well explained in plain English , thank you , could you show how to battery bank on the solar grid system please ....

thats a good idear what you have dun there with the solepannls 🔋🔋 but should put the battary on a plak off wood 👍👍

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Michael as stated in the video its all only temp there atm as I have plans for that section eventually they will be on a proper stand

@danwiddison

5 жыл бұрын

Is it safe to leave my battery outside the shed in a shaded area maybe inside a wooden box

you got a well good set up m8 love it :)

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Sorry for the late reply. A load of comments said they were responded to even though they were not. I am slowly working through them all.

I liked this video. You can do a lot with just 12v and a little bit of solar! :)

A great little power thing you Have going on but you should keep your batteries off the ground.

I understand the set up I have panels batterys mppc and inverter the bitI was interested in was running the lights without using the noise of the fan

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

So the lights are 12v in mine so they go direct from the bix not the invertor

Hi don't forget to get the correct amp fuses on the solar out and battery in just in case.

Great video, I'm late viewing it as this is my first time on your channel, very interesting indeed, I'll consider subscribing. One thing I would say for anybody planning to do this, they say that you should connect the solar charge controller to the battery BEFORE you plug the solar panels into the solar charge controller because (they say) the solar charge controller won't know what to do with the power coming from the panels and might frazzle itself. I must say you've got some beautiful vines there, I've never tried growing them myself.

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. The controller is designed to handle the charge form the panels until its sent somewhere, so should never cause an issue, but its prob safer your way too. Thos vines are not even three years old yet

@danwiddison

5 жыл бұрын

If that were the case then where does the solar charge controller put excess power when the battery is full? If it just kept charging the battery it would gas and ruin the battery.

Nice, but not one fuse in sight apart from the 15amp fuse fitted inside the charge controller ! I recommend at least fitting some inline fuses just to be on the safe side and don't forget the longer you run the wire the more voltage drop you will get.

Do it exactly like his in this order: ALWAYS connect your battery ("earth"/"ground"/"negative"/"minus symbol"/"black") terminal to the charge controller "minus symbol" FIRST! Then your live wire"/"hot wire"/"red wire" goes to the charge controller "positive symbol". You can SAFELY connect your load device in the same order, and ALWAYS attach the negative 1st, then the lead "red wire". Now your device will function. Third step is the solar panel "minus symbol"/"negative wire"/"black wire" to the minus symbol on the charge controller and lastly, the "positive"/"red"/"hot"/"sparky"/"live wire" to complete your circuit! And disconnect in the reverse order for servicing. ( i like putting appropriate fuses on "red" lines). Ask me how I know! Love it! POWER UP!

Wellllll.... NOW You've gone and done it!!!

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

lol done what?

Mate you havd water in that corner of your shed, you'd BEST get that battery up off the floor.

بسیار خوب

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

thanks

Mantab pak

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

:) Sorry for the late reply. A load of comments said they were responded to even though they were not. I am slowly working through them all.

I don't know whether its mentioned but I noticed you still have the safety Red transport plugs still in the battery. on both ends of the battery that need to be removed to let the battery breath whilst charging to let out any excess gases. great video though :-)

Great job only down side is there are NO FUSES in the system Seeing as you have double glazing are you going to insulate the shed ?

When installing the Solar Panels on the roof, you used wood screws to hold down the Z brackets; I was wondering, will the wood screws stand up sufficiently to strong, high speed winds? I live in an area where the wind gusts can easily reach 100 km/hr or a bit more, and sometimes blow for several minutes or in rare occasions for tens of minutes. I don't think my neighbors would appreciate my solar panels becoming ripped off the roof of my shed and cracking their roof tiles, or possibly breaking their windows.

An excellent video, which I am sure will benefit and give lots of ideas to other people on here. Well explained in easy steps. Fans in the tunnel maybe and also a 12V fridge in the shed to keep the beer cool 🍻😀 What would you estimate the total cost to get to this stage?.....How about creating a parts list used with links to items in your shop....in case others want to copy the build?..............Top job mate 👍👍👍

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Got a 12v cooler on its way to me mate keep the milk and cider cool. for both panels charge controller and main cable, 2 batteries plugs and everything its around 400 but bare in mind its a large system and many poeple could get around with 1 panel and 1 battery

@edgardcarino9536

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks the ideas...

Hello! This is a fantastic setup! I was wondering if you ever done a video with the setting up of the Inverter as well?

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

I havent but in Spring I may make one as I need to extend it to another shed also

well done, fuses or circuit breakers might be worth thinking about at some stage. Might save you some carnage later on.

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

They are installed it was a temp setup for the video which was explained I was waiting for the delivery of the fuse box and fuses. the whole system is now fused and running fine

@adib7822

3 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening HI Tony, did you a video for once you received your fuse box and how to setup the fuse box.. thanks

great video ,thanks for sharing I hope i can find these panels here in texas usa

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck! But check out my amazon store for the USA link in the description below, they are all in there under 12v power

@neilruedlinger4851

3 жыл бұрын

Regardless of where the parts are sourced from, I'd strongly recommend that if you're considering a 200 W or more Solar Panel system, it would be prudent to install a Direct Current (D.C.) isolation switch rated to match the Solar Panels' short circuit current, although I'd add an extra 50% rating to the isolation switch, to apply an old Electrical Engineering rule of thumb; in case the Solar Charger doesn't have a built-in isolation switch. For inexperienced folks; as an example, a 200W solar panel or set of solar panels wired in parallel, working at 18.2V delivers a maximum current of 200W/18.2V = 10.99, say 11 Amps D.C., but you can't just then calculate 11 * 1.5 = 16.5 Amp D.C. rated isolation switch is fine because the 16.5 Amps D.C. is the maximum current delivered by the Solar Panels during normal operation. To properly rate the D.C. isolation switch, use the short circuit current which must be checked from the manufacturer's specifications data sheet, and for one particular type of Solar Panel, it's rated as 11.7 Amps D.C. short circuit current, thus the isolation switch should be rated for 11.7 * 1.5 = 17.55, say 18 Amps D.C. Another item to add for safety, would be a D.C. rated circuit breakers, rated for the Solar Panels maximum short circuit current; please don't use the 50% safety margin as was suggested for the D.C. isolation switch because we want the circuit breaker to trip as close as possible to the short circuit current for the Solar Panel/s. Such a D.C. circuit breaker is installed before the isolation switch. Separate D.C. rated circuit breakers for each load the Solar panels are connected to, are strongly recommended in case the Solar Charger and/or inverter don't already include their own circuit breakers. It's also very important to make sure the wiring is rated at least for the same D.C current as the D.C. isolation switch. The insulation should be fire retardant, and if not using electrical conduits if running the wires outdoors, then double insulation should be used and the outer insulation should best be selected for weather and Solar U.V. resistance. An added advantage of using electrical conduits, is that it's much harder for wind storm debris to accidentally cut the outside wires, or for potential thieves to intentionally cut the wires to steal any outdoor fixtures. These precautions may seem a bit extreme, but when dealing with sufficiently high currents, safety and preventing an electrical fire from starting are of paramount importance. If insurance issues are involved, then it may be wise to have a licensed electrician to perform the electrical wiring because even if everything was done correctly, the insurance assessor may decide not to pay out on the policy if the person that did the wiring didn't have an accredited electrical license.

Hi, loving the videos and just purchasing this exact setup for the summer. A couple of questions if you could answer please? 1) Do I need to buy a specific switch? 2) Could i invert and charge my power tools using this type of power? I would be interested how much you're currently running off this system please?

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

You dont need to buy a specific switch as long as it supports the current that runs through it. If you add an inverter you can run anything from it thats 110 or 240v and obviously 12v too. just setup different circuits. Im running the lights and pumps from this along with charging my power tools and a radio and pond pump I have never run out of power yet

Hi, did you show us how to hook up the electricity part, ? GREAT VIDEO. advise

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Yes the whole setup is there

hope you used twin and earth cable also wires in shed should be in conduet i expect you will be adding insulation etc good luck

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

Yes this was a temp setup just to make the video its all fused and sorted now

Can you come down Southampton and put me some up pls ;) fab job

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Ummmmm No. lol its very easy to do just take your time all the connectors can only go together one way. if you can wire a plug you can wire this system

I like the video thanks for your efforts. I will be happy if u ca share solar calculator with me.

No using the inverter I was confused by diferant size cables from the load of the controller to the lights many thanks

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

Any issues mike let me know i will try making a short video or something

I so need to do this!.......how else is a girl supposed to keep her beer cold. Great stuff! :-)

@simplifygardening

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Vivi. Its becoming so handy and yes it keeps the milk and cider cold in a 12v cool box :)

Nice job and thanks for sharing lad! Looking to do the same on my 10x14 shed. With the additional lights you just cut and tied / taped wires together sharing the connection?

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

No they are all.in junction boxes

@adib7822

3 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening Great video Tony, this video has convinced me to go down the solar power route too, for my 14 x 10 shed, just need to workout wattage for music equipment, pc etc i'll need, thanks again

If you left the lights on with a full charge how long with it take to run the batteries down? Great job!

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

I dont know. I run radios, lights a pond pump and even charge power tools from it and its never run out on me

Did you wire the solar panels in series or parallel?

How long do the batteries last at night when the system is not charging?

This is something I would like to do in my shop. Instead of rounding off the heads, rendering them unremovable- in case you need to repair or replace them, how about adding a large washer and nut to the ends of the screws? WOW! what a great greenhouse! I'm in the States and we have community gardens, but you can't build structures on them. Is this a lease type of thing? Do you not have enough room at your home for a garden? Excuse the questions, I'm just very interested.

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

Its been a great system Sorry for the late reply. I have been unwell. Glad you enjoyed the video.

Hi Tony, have you done any more video,s where you show how you wire up the lights pleas?

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

I havent kath sorry

IT NEEDS CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE TO PROTECT THE BATTERY AND LOAD IN CASE OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND OVERLOAD. THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR.

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

That is in there now. It hadn't arrived for the filming of the video, but came a week late. There will be an update coming on this shed when I do the interior so will cover it then

@danwiddison

5 жыл бұрын

I am going to run a 5 to 10 m length of garden lighting from my charge controller. Would I need a fuse or a circuit breaker?

@JDMz

3 жыл бұрын

@@danwiddison you'll need a fuse regardless

where did u get ur sumppump from .- as ive looked on amazon but does cum wiv a 12v plug as ive got solar pannels and wind turnbine at my allottment but i love ur idea of using the 12v sockets for ur pumps too water ur plants

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

Lee check the show notes the link is in that description mate

hmm, so now u need a timer hooked up to them IBC's, "automated irrigation system" :)

@mystique_tinajones4423

5 жыл бұрын

and of course u need a kettle, hehehee

That's great can you bring one to me 😜

@simplifygardening

3 жыл бұрын

lol nope :)

Hi I am thinking about doing the same thing in my garden but with this setup can I run a heater in winter and fan in the summer in my greenhouse with this setup.please help. P.s. I love the videos keep them going.

thank you very much buddy ,, i like that .. another question how much the cost of that? all in all .. that combination buddy..

@simplifygardening

5 жыл бұрын

it was around £320 all in so about $500

Good solar set up. Would of been better if you tilted the panels to get more amps

@simplifygardening

4 жыл бұрын

Yes It would have been but I have never run out of power. Not only that There is a lip right around to stop people seeing them as this is in a community garden and I don't want them stolen. Out of sight out of mind

@goonluv

4 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening good thinking m8