we have just had a quote to install 2 x 150watt panels with a 30amp regulator etc on our bus $1392.00. my question is does this sound reasonable or should we install a kit ourselves.
thx debs and graeme
Plendo said
08:22 PM Apr 16, 2014
Hi not knowing your bus, it does sound a little bit expensive, it also depends on what the "etc" includes.
I am guessing the main materials would be about $500 to $600, thus leaving a fair bit for labour. But a lot depends on what equipment is being used, and what the "etc" includes. For example if it includes a 120Ah battery, then that makes it seem a lot more reasonable.
oldbobsbus said
06:45 AM Apr 17, 2014
Here is a bit of a guide on costs
1x 200w panel = $215 delivered
1 x 30a controller regulator = $65.
2 x 100ah AGM gel batteries = $300
6 x mtrs 6b&s cable = $24
Assorted bits and pieces = $10
Thats a total of $614 for parts including batteries that I just installed on a Hiace Wizzbang I have for sale.
The job took me about 4hrs at my rate of work considering I am 75, a young agile person should do it in half that time if they know what they are doing..
Cruising Cruze said
09:21 AM Apr 17, 2014
@ Bob
" 2 x 100ah AGM gel batteries = $300 "
where do you get them if I may ask Bob
cheers John
Happywanderer said
11:07 AM Apr 17, 2014
Shop around. I am getting installed next Wednesday in Emerald, a another solar panel.
I have bought it off Ebay 140 watt for $170 dollars, a 20 watt regulator $20 just in case its needed. All being sent to the Emerald address of the installer. Not sure how much he is going to charge yet but shouldn't be more than $200.
Those batteries would have to be $300 each. I paid $350 for 105ah, Full River AGM Deep cycle, each.
rollingstone said
11:40 AM Apr 17, 2014
thank you for your replies - I think we can install ourselves, - we have found complete kit from aussie batteries for just under $700
cheers debs and graeme
rollingstone said
11:51 AM Apr 17, 2014
Plendo wrote:
Hi not knowing your bus, it does sound a little bit expensive, it also depends on what the "etc" includes.
I am guessing the main materials would be about $500 to $600, thus leaving a fair bit for labour. But a lot depends on what equipment is being used, and what the "etc" includes. For example if it includes a 120Ah battery, then that makes it seem a lot more reasonable.
hi two panels $598.00 no battery - battery on separate quote - very expensive and have found cheaper. Add about $390 for battery - that is 100ah.
pays to shop around and thanks for your input.
debs and graeme
oldbobsbus said
03:19 PM Apr 17, 2014
I lied they cost me $159 ea plus freight $33 ea that I had to organize ..
They aren't brand new but are testing perfectly and are now working perfectly..
03_troopy said
07:00 PM Apr 17, 2014
oldbobsbus wrote:
Here is a bit of a guide on costs
1x 200w panel = $215 delivered 1 x 30a controller regulator = $65. 2 x 100ah AGM gel batteries = $300 6 x mtrs 6b&s cable = $24 Assorted bits and pieces = $10
Thats a total of $614 for parts including batteries that I just installed on a Hiace Wizzbang I have for sale.
The job took me about 4hrs at my rate of work considering I am 75, a young agile person should do it in half that time if they know what they are doing..
Should that read "2 x 100ah AGM OR Gel"?
Cruising Cruze said
11:02 PM Apr 17, 2014
thanks Bob for the website
Cheers John
oldbobsbus said
06:29 AM Apr 18, 2014
03_troopy wrote:
oldbobsbus wrote:
Here is a bit of a guide on costs
1x 200w panel = $215 delivered 1 x 30a controller regulator = $65. 2 x 100ah AGM gel batteries = $300 6 x mtrs 6b&s cable = $24 Assorted bits and pieces = $10
Thats a total of $614 for parts including batteries that I just installed on a Hiace Wizzbang I have for sale.
The job took me about 4hrs at my rate of work considering I am 75, a young agile person should do it in half that time if they know what they are doing..
Should that read "2 x 100ah AGM OR Gel"?
Just read it as 2 friggen batteries...
Nit picker give me the friggen trotts
03_troopy said
06:34 AM Apr 18, 2014
trott along then
Happywanderer said
09:42 AM Apr 18, 2014
oldbobsbus wrote:
I lied they cost me $159 ea plus freight $33 ea that I had to organize ..
They aren't brand new but are testing perfectly and are now working perfectly..
Read this friggen bit 3_troopy and stop asking questions. haha
SnowT said
11:25 AM Apr 18, 2014
The Batteries are there for Added Weight..
they will be replaced in 2-3years anyway... they are only LA's
Juergen
Ontos45 said
10:43 AM Apr 19, 2014
I was using 2 x 6DC 220Amp LifeLine batteries 2nd. hand from a fork lift. Using a Megapulse they lasted 2 yrs for $200. Going the same way again but with 4 x 300Amp batteries for a bank of 600Amps. Prefer 6 VDC batteries as heavier plates and more bottom room for gunk than 12VDC.
SnowT said
10:53 AM Apr 19, 2014
Hiya Peter,
No matter what the Amp/hr rating of the whole battery combo, if they are LA's divide the figure by 2 and if second hand add a 10-20% discount off that figure...
- That should give you the usable AH..
For your possible new combo..
-- Have you taken the weight consideration of the whole lot...??
4 @ 41kg == 164kg's of added weight..
Juergen
robo24 said
06:46 PM Dec 29, 2014
Our one 200watt panel etc cost $1000.If you decide to fit yourself who do you blame for leaks etc.I have heard of them actually blowing off whilst travelling.
Jaahn said
09:05 PM Dec 29, 2014
robo24 wrote:
Our one 200watt panel etc cost $1000.If you decide to fit yourself who do you blame for leaks etc.I have heard of them actually blowing off whilst travelling.
Hi robo,
If I fit it, as I have done for lots of my gear, not only solar stuff, the buck stops with me If they blow off then I will have to mop up the mess too.
I guess if you are not confident with doing any job then pay someone. It may be cheaper in the long run. But generally it is not rocket science. Just stay away from the 240 volt stuff.
In this day and age you should not pay more than $1.50 per watt for a panel delivered, and that is being generous. I have not paid that for quite a few years. Shop around on the net. Easy as-
Jaahn
-- Edited by Jaahn on Monday 29th of December 2014 09:07:11 PM
-- Edited by Jaahn on Monday 29th of December 2014 09:09:54 PM
SnowT said
09:32 PM Dec 30, 2014
robo24 wrote:
Our one 200watt panel etc cost $1000.If you decide to fit yourself who do you blame for leaks etc.I have heard of them actually blowing off whilst travelling.
this is an old topic ...
Re the $1000 200w Panel I'll sell you 2 for that price and have a nice margin left over....
In general the cost of Solar panels is in the order of about $1.20 per watt at worst... so about $230 per 200w panel. where you paid $1000 I'd go back and ask for the change....
With regards to panels mounted on the roof of what ever... The Correct Mounts and tube or 2 or Silka of similar product will do the job..
I have mounted ALL of my solar panel with Silka and They are still up there... In fact I'm dreading the task of having to remove a panel...
Juergen
Cruising Cruze said
09:47 PM Dec 30, 2014
You don't understand that one Juergen ? $1000 a panel
hi all
we have just had a quote to install 2 x 150watt panels with a 30amp regulator etc on our bus $1392.00. my question is does this sound reasonable or should we install a kit ourselves.
thx debs and graeme
Hi not knowing your bus, it does sound a little bit expensive, it also depends on what the "etc" includes.
I am guessing the main materials would be about $500 to $600, thus leaving a fair bit for labour. But a lot depends on what equipment is being used, and what the "etc" includes. For example if it includes a 120Ah battery, then that makes it seem a lot more reasonable.
1x 200w panel = $215 delivered
1 x 30a controller regulator = $65.
2 x 100ah AGM gel batteries = $300
6 x mtrs 6b&s cable = $24
Assorted bits and pieces = $10
Thats a total of $614 for parts including batteries that I just installed on a Hiace Wizzbang I have for sale.
The job took me about 4hrs at my rate of work considering I am 75, a young agile person should do it in half that time if they know what they are doing..
" 2 x 100ah AGM gel batteries = $300 "
where do you get them if I may ask Bob
cheers John
I have bought it off Ebay 140 watt for $170 dollars, a 20 watt regulator $20 just in case its needed. All being sent to the Emerald address of the installer. Not sure how much he is going to charge yet but shouldn't be more than $200.
Those batteries would have to be $300 each. I paid $350 for 105ah, Full River AGM Deep cycle, each.
cheers debs and graeme
hi two panels $598.00 no battery - battery on separate quote - very expensive and have found cheaper. Add about $390 for battery - that is 100ah.
pays to shop around and thanks for your input.
debs and graeme
I lied they cost me $159 ea plus freight $33 ea that I had to organize ..
http://www.codabatteries.com.au/
They aren't brand new but are testing perfectly and are now working perfectly..
Should that read "2 x 100ah AGM OR Gel"?
Cheers John
Just read it as 2 friggen batteries...
Nit picker give me the friggen trotts
Read this friggen bit 3_troopy and stop asking questions. haha
they will be replaced in 2-3years anyway... they are only LA's
Juergen
No matter what the Amp/hr rating of the whole battery combo, if they are LA's divide the figure by 2 and if second hand add a 10-20% discount off that figure...
- That should give you the usable AH..
For your possible new combo..
-- Have you taken the weight consideration of the whole lot...??
4 @ 41kg == 164kg's of added weight..
Juergen
Our one 200watt panel etc cost $1000.If you decide to fit yourself who do you blame for leaks etc.I have heard of them actually blowing off whilst travelling.
Hi robo,
If I fit it, as I have done for lots of my gear, not only solar stuff, the buck stops with me
If they blow off then I will have to mop up the mess too.
I guess if you are not confident with doing any job then pay someone. It may be cheaper in the long run.
But generally it is not rocket science. Just stay away from the 240 volt stuff.
In this day and age you should not pay more than $1.50 per watt for a panel delivered, and that is being generous. I have not paid that for quite a few years. Shop around on the net. Easy as-
Jaahn
-- Edited by Jaahn on Monday 29th of December 2014 09:07:11 PM
-- Edited by Jaahn on Monday 29th of December 2014 09:09:54 PM
this is an old topic ...
Re the $1000 200w Panel I'll sell you 2 for that price and have a nice margin left over....
In general the cost of Solar panels is in the order of about $1.20 per watt at worst... so about $230 per 200w panel. where you paid $1000 I'd go back and ask for the change....
With regards to panels mounted on the roof of what ever... The Correct Mounts and tube or 2 or Silka of similar product will do the job..
I have mounted ALL of my solar panel with Silka and They are still up there... In fact I'm dreading the task of having to remove a panel...
Juergen
You don't understand that one Juergen ? $1000 a panel
It was a special one with gold inlay on it
that's why it was so much money
Cheers John