Sonic01
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- Sep 19, 2017
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hi all!
I've jumped on this forum after seeing the viral "build your own powerwall for $300" video, I have access to hundreds of 18650's as i work in IT so I figured I'd do a bit of research into this and find out how feasible it is.
So far what I've read about the battery packs seems simple, i already have equipment to test/charge/discharge the recycled cells I'd be taking from work.
I've looked around at prices of solar panels etc and that seems reasonable too.
Wood i can get for free as well and the smaller parts like fuses and wiring etc are pretty cheap.
The big partthat seems unclear to me is around the inverterand battery management, I can see theres a forum section for BMS so I'm guessing these manage the charging and discharging of the batteries so I guess plenty of options to read through there.
The information on inverters (especially in the UK) seems a bit scarce though? can anyone recommend any UK inverters that will allow me to hook up some solar panels and powerwall plus connect it my house mains?
Also how is it defined when the powerwall is actually used? I'm guessing this is something programmed into the inverter?
Appreciate any help, if this ends up being something I go ahead with I'd create aUK "how to" video / walk through post.
I've jumped on this forum after seeing the viral "build your own powerwall for $300" video, I have access to hundreds of 18650's as i work in IT so I figured I'd do a bit of research into this and find out how feasible it is.
So far what I've read about the battery packs seems simple, i already have equipment to test/charge/discharge the recycled cells I'd be taking from work.
I've looked around at prices of solar panels etc and that seems reasonable too.
Wood i can get for free as well and the smaller parts like fuses and wiring etc are pretty cheap.
The big partthat seems unclear to me is around the inverterand battery management, I can see theres a forum section for BMS so I'm guessing these manage the charging and discharging of the batteries so I guess plenty of options to read through there.
The information on inverters (especially in the UK) seems a bit scarce though? can anyone recommend any UK inverters that will allow me to hook up some solar panels and powerwall plus connect it my house mains?
Also how is it defined when the powerwall is actually used? I'm guessing this is something programmed into the inverter?
Appreciate any help, if this ends up being something I go ahead with I'd create aUK "how to" video / walk through post.