Its my favorite part too, lol. We both love dancing and being goofy.
@randybobandy9828
Жыл бұрын
Love the very simple and inexpensive design. I'm in search of low cost mounting options and kits or metal framed ground mounts are just too expensive right now with the high price of steel. I'm getting these panels for less than $0.30 per watt and I'm not trying to double the cost just to mount them! Nice job!
@lordsofpondland
Жыл бұрын
Hey, so glad it is helpful for you. Honestly if you have a bit of carpentry skills and some time then you can build something for WAY cheaper. Good luck to you. Scan FB marketplace for free wood. My rack cost me only for the screws and thats it! Been running for 3 years happily.
@carriefisch1654
3 жыл бұрын
You guys are the coolest!
@zaidmartinez2334
3 жыл бұрын
That’s amazing! I need to check it out sometime soon!
@conservativejones3537
2 жыл бұрын
Great job guys. Great idea on the locking methods for the bracing.
@lordsofpondland
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@cowboymcq6711
Жыл бұрын
Love the solar rack 👍🏼
@lordsofpondland
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch.
@Steve-wz5pz
Жыл бұрын
Those sandbags are a start. I'd be inclined to add some sort of physical attachment to earth. Of course, given the hinging system, the whole thing will probably flop over anyway. Maybe that's the plan.
@lordsofpondland
Жыл бұрын
It's been through dozens of storms and has been in fully functional use for almost three years. Its super sturdy. It has huge half inch bolts holding it together with laminated and screwed timbers at the back and 6 steel hinges. Its not going anywhere. It's supposed to be able to move to catch more sun in winter, summer, and the shoulder seasons.
@jacobguth5600
2 жыл бұрын
ya'll are hilarious! great build!
@lordsofpondland
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. More to come!
@kellynwilliams3954
3 жыл бұрын
Love this. I can’t wait for more videos!!!!!
@Youtuberkt
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Can you show the wiring and other details here?
@lordsofpondland
2 жыл бұрын
I can definitely make a video on the whole solar setup if that would be helpful.
@lujitsu1251
Жыл бұрын
Nice dance
@lordsofpondland
8 ай бұрын
Thanks :)
@cline7472
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job, thanks for sharing! Are you in a cold climate? If so, how has the mount held up for you through snow/ice, seasonal ground movement, heavy winds, etc?
@lordsofpondland
2 жыл бұрын
We aren't in a super cold climate. It is zone 6 USDA. It has held up great in our weather for the last couple years. No problems so far.
@boruchdm1
Жыл бұрын
Great Video. How heavy is it to lift when adjusting the tilt? I'm thinking of making a similar one, but with twice as many panels, and therefore twice the weight. Do you think mine would be too heavy to lift when adjusting?
@lordsofpondland
Жыл бұрын
Hey there. Thanks for the comment. It’s decently heavy to lift. I’m a decently strong guy and it is a bit of work to left myself. Double the panels would be too heavy for me I think. These panels are 7 ft tall and so they are heavy. You could install a boat winch to be able to lift it. I bet something like that would work out well
@andrewfong4216
2 жыл бұрын
I do like your design very much! However, we don't get to see what hinge mechanism you have near the back of the panels.
@lordsofpondland
2 жыл бұрын
It's just a few big gate hinges that are attached to both parts of the frame. You're right I should have shown that. Thanks for the feedback!
@easyoutgrid
2 жыл бұрын
Hey brother what type of solar system is that 12 volt 24 or 48 volts?
@lordsofpondland
2 жыл бұрын
Hey there, it is a 24 volts system. 280 ah battery bank.
@Punisher26SK8
3 жыл бұрын
Oats oats oats!
@lordsofpondland
3 жыл бұрын
You slay me. Miss you dude. Hope Costa Rica is treating you well.
@karenburns1771
2 жыл бұрын
Shou sugi ban is the wood treatment so why did do another?
@lordsofpondland
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure I understand what you mean? The yaki sugi treatment or burning of the wood is the preliminary treatment and then you coat it with a resistive oil and it will give it even more protection.
@karenburns1771
2 жыл бұрын
@@lordsofpondland the burning with crystalize the sap causing a seal. But you done an extra step for preserving. Let's just say you have the premium Coating. I just love the look of it!
@lordsofpondland
2 жыл бұрын
@@karenburns1771 Some believe that it isn't an extra step. The charcoal on the outside of burning is actually porous in nature so the sealant then goes into those pores and provides an extra layer of protection. We have found this double treatment method to be very effective so far! Thanks and I love the look as well!
@karenburns1771
2 жыл бұрын
Correction ...carbonized. found a Japanese company showing a video of the oil treatment as a follow up maintenance after they scrubbed it down. Got it! Thanks for the clarification because several videos never even mentioned this.😁
@lordsofpondland
2 жыл бұрын
@@karenburns1771 What video was it? Can you link it? Absolutely. We are all learning here so I am always looking for ways to improve. Glad I could help.
@ginnyberg9271
3 жыл бұрын
If I can ask without being creepy where do you guys live because some areas here do not allow off grid
@robertd6925
2 жыл бұрын
Have you had any issues with the wood warping?
@lordsofpondland
2 жыл бұрын
So far I have had no issues. It has worked great. As far as things I would change, I would probably not use a bolt through the wood to secure it as wood does shrink and expand so the bolts can get a bit gummed up but other than that it has been great.
@ginnyberg9271
3 жыл бұрын
And please do a bathroom video
@davejones4269
Жыл бұрын
Lol😊
@user713Blvd
Жыл бұрын
Nice design. Would you please show where and jow to get True south on your phone? Thanks.
@lordsofpondland
11 ай бұрын
Hey there. You can download a compass application on your phone and then that will show you were south is. Alternatively you could get an actual compass and use that. Thanks for the comment and appreciate the feedback!
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