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DIY solar-powered mower
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macky
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macky
I just came from a website that gave instructions on how to attach a solar panel to one's battery-operated mower. A diode would later prevent the battery from discharging into the panel when the sun sets.
I think we can sum that up as "green" lawn mowing
My only take on that is the price of solar panels. I wonder how much a 12-volt solar panel the size of 14-inch monitor cost. I also wonder if someone in this forum has toyed with this idea.
I think we can sum that up as "green" lawn mowing
My only take on that is the price of solar panels. I wonder how much a 12-volt solar panel the size of 14-inch monitor cost. I also wonder if someone in this forum has toyed with this idea.
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AndyMan
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AndyMan
Never thought about it before, but what a great idea. We are out there in the sun anyway, so why not harvest some of the sun's energy and put it to good use.
(And I suppose in this case sun power is much more practical than wind power....)
(And I suppose in this case sun power is much more practical than wind power....)
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macky
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Discussion about lawn mowers really interest me. But I'm bothered by the noise pollution and the air pollution. This is why "green" lawn mowing is something for the future. It can save money too.
Here's the link to the site: solar lawn mower
Here's the link to the site: solar lawn mower
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lizard
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macky
Of course, of course The solar panel need to see some daylight. The design shown in the images above seems to suggest that the solar panel charges the battery even while operating. That is why there's a wire that connects the solar panel to the battery as you mow.
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macky
Of course, of course
The solar panel need to see some daylight. The design shown in the images above seems to suggest that the solar panel charges the battery even while operating. That is why there's a wire that connects the solar panel to the battery as you mow.
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touree
The idea of going green is a wonderful idea and I think it is time this is taken to the next step. If the mower gets charged as it operates that means it is least possible that energy will be stored, huh?
Again, this seems to suit the small lawns. Are there any solar-powered riding mowers?
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touree
Of course, of course
The idea of going green is a wonderful idea and I think it is time this is taken to the next step. If the mower gets charged as it operates that means it is least possible that energy will be stored, huh?
Again, this seems to suit the small lawns. Are there any solar-powered riding mowers?
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macky
The closest thing at this point to a solar-powered riding mower are the bump cars But, you see, why not explore that direction? It's almost the same principle with electric rails anyway.
It is no joke to store energy in a battery and then converting them to heavy-duty mechanical energy. But then again, innovation is constant. A megabyte of computer memory used to occupy a whole steel cabinet. Now, we're talking about gigabytes at in between one's fingers.
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macky
The closest thing at this point to a solar-powered riding mower are the bump cars
But, you see, why not explore that direction? It's almost the same principle with electric rails anyway.It is no joke to store energy in a battery and then converting them to heavy-duty mechanical energy. But then again, innovation is constant. A megabyte of computer memory used to occupy a whole steel cabinet. Now, we're talking about gigabytes at in between one's fingers.
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macky
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macky
We're getting somewhere Small lawns may want to make use of solar-powered lawn mowers and that's a good thing.
But bigger ones could take advantage electricity. Houses have separate lines for air-conditioning systems and other high energy-consuming appliances. Why not add overhead outlets at several outdoor locations for the mowers? Just a thought.
Small lawns may want to make use of solar-powered lawn mowers and that's a good thing. But bigger ones could take advantage electricity. Houses have separate lines for air-conditioning systems and other high energy-consuming appliances. Why not add overhead outlets at several outdoor locations for the mowers? Just a thought.
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demhustler
its 5 watt panel... to have 5 kw (7.5 hp) you'll need 1000 of this panels
normally solar panel bank charging battery bank,- battery runs mower
to charge batt from one panel for 1hour run would take 1000 hours of charging - 10 hours per day for100 days
wall outllet - 110v x ~15 amps = 1650w (~2hp); mower normally has 5 hp...
demhustler
Discussion about lawn mowers really interest me. But I'm bothered by the noise pollution and the air pollution. This is why "green" lawn mowing is something for the future. It can save money too.
Here's the link to the site: solar lawn mower
its 5 watt panel... to have 5 kw (7.5 hp) you'll need 1000 of this panels
normally solar panel bank charging battery bank,- battery runs mower
to charge batt from one panel for 1hour run would take 1000 hours of charging - 10 hours per day for100 days
wall outllet - 110v x ~15 amps = 1650w (~2hp); mower normally has 5 hp...