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Got the solar panels mounted and wired back to the charge controller. They are mounted so that their angle is easily adjusted. All that’s left is to pick up a deep cycle battery.

Picked up a propane fire table Sunday.
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Solar setup is officially done. Added a deep cycle battery to the system and everything is working fine. I’ll probably pick up an inverter to run tools and my battery maintainer for the Kubota and Cubs.
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Got an inverter hooked up today so now I have 110V power. Started on adding a paver patio to the porch but rain moved in and halted progress.
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How much angle adjusting do you do on the solar cells? Once you find the 'right spot' do you leave it there? Summer sun vs. Winter sun angle differ by how much? TIA, Steve
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For now, they’re set at 40* from horizontal. This site explains the specifics of panel tilt settings.

https://www.solarpaneltilt.com/
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Looking good! Will all your electrical power needs be supplied by solar?
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Thanks. The solar should provide enough power for what I need. If not, I have a generator if I need it for higher demands.

I finished laying the pavers for the patio today.
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For now, they’re set at 40* from horizontal. This site explains the specifics of panel tilt settings.

https://www.solarpaneltilt.com/
Thanks Adam, that link is great and covers all that I wanted to know on panel mounting. BTW, great looking patio. Steve
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You’re welcome Steve and thank you. Yesterday, I adjusted the panels to 16* as recommended on that site.
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