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   jakedarvall
   Member

   Hi,

   I've got plans to make a evaporative cooler for a greenhouse I'm going to make.

   I found this site, describing it all in detail. Basically the solar panel drives computer fans and a pump through a mesh of wood shavings. An idea I find attractive particularily because I can source these materials easily.

   http://www.voltscommissar.net/competitive_edge.htm

   But not sure where I should buy the solar panel from. The plans used a 12V solar PV panel (50 to 75 W).

   Appreciate any thoughts on where to buy this panel.

   thanks kindly
   Jake darvall

   Posted Thursday 26 Aug 2010 @ 11:42:27 pm from IP #
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   LanceTurner
   Key Master

   If cost is your main priority, then there are plenty of suppliers now of lower cost panels. They are still good quality, just imported directly from the manufacturers, so costs are lower. These were listed in the last solar panel buyers guide and include:

   DJSharpe: Ph 03 9598 5775 or dsh63475@bigpond.net.au (their site isn't up yet)
   Low Energy Developments, http://www.lowenergydevelopments.com.au
   Oatley Electronics, http://www.oatleyelectronics.com
   Rockby Electronics, http://www.rockby.com.au

   Posted Friday 27 Aug 2010 @ 2:59:13 am from IP #
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   jakedarvall
   Member

   thanks mate,

   appreciate the help

   Jake

   Posted Monday 30 Aug 2010 @ 10:48:54 am from IP #

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