This is a great idea. I was considering building a wood frame but the total weight to transport by person would be terrible. This is an awesome idea, thanks for making it! I bet that folding table was a hint?
Johnny’s Hello 👋…. Great video! Presentation and “How To” was short and sweet!! My next solar panel project. Thank you my friend. Oh yea! no comments on the “short and Sweet” I know it’s cramping your style 😂
Thank you !! And yes this is so much easier to move panels around or if I need to let people borrow stuff. I need to do the other set now..👍🏼 And you’re welcome 👍🏼😀
When you buy hinges they tell you what the proper screws to use are to match the countersink. Also try piano hinges next time. Much nicer and they're cheap. Just cut to size
Yea the supplied screws come with the hinges but are obvious wood. And man the selection of hardware at the store is poor right now, I would have use a slightly smaller screw so the head wouldn’t be proud but that’s what they had that was close. And the hinges I think were $2.89
@@johnnysweekends true that. You can also use a tap on a drill with aluminum if you use the clutch and appropriate drill bit. with 40w motor oil.. you can make it look real slick.
Yea while ago I did a nice 50 watt to make a 100 watt but that’s not enough for much of what I’m doing, but I made it look all trick spent some extra time on. No body ever cares 😂 so now it’s back to quick and functional 🤣
Great idea and video! I have 1 HB panel, ill get another when i get a coupon or it goes on sale. Do you think the panels could be attached so the glass face each other and get protected?
This can be with other small or medium panels as well 😀👍🏼 Parts and more… Hinges shrsl.com/3rqju screws shrsl.com/3rqjw nuts shrsl.com/3rqjz lock washers shrsl.com/3rqjx Latch shrsl.com/3rqjs handle shrsl.com/3rqk2 Step drill Amazon : amzn.to/3SNHLwi Home Depot : shrsl.com/3rqk5 Mc4 kit : amzn.to/3fgxR8w Rivet gun kit amzn.to/3U8xITp Video: MC4 Install Crimping Easy DIY ua-cam.com/video/CFgRCBzquz4/v-deo.html If this helped you buy me a coffee 😀👍🏼 www.buymeacoffee.com/johnny5120J
You would be surprised how tough they are but some foam board or a blanket it really all you need unless you plan to thrash it but I hauled a foldable many times. All in how you treat it
I have those panels and was looking to do the same. I wanted to have solar face inward though so something doesnt hit it in storage. Same idea you did should still work right?? And I was looking at double hung window latches as for the latch part.
I have done it both ways but it seems the stronger part of the solar panel is the outside as that part of the glass it meant to take hits. Even a small chip or crack and most times the panel can still put out close or full power. Depends how deep and back the crack is.
I recommend for novice building individuals to put a metal plate or wooden board of some sorts underneath your drilling to protect your panel from accident puncturing and damage the panels ❤️🩹💪🇺🇲👍🏻..Great idea.. brother 💪🌎🇺🇸
Thanks, and yes several ways to cut it. Dremal, hack saw, cutting wheel and more. Those where right there and no cords or any attachments. Less time then getting something out and finding a wheel. By the time I would have got a cutting tool out I was already done 👍🏼
Okay if you want it to MC cable sent without ever have to change it even get Walmart's app look up solar panels look up 100 watt solar they'll sell for about $79 and some change for blue solar panels that is slightly higher amperage just a tiny bit smaller but they are a little bit more amps to it harbor freights solar panels. But your neck shift to look through my foot through the Walmart apps because they show all kinds of solar panels more kinds 100 watt solar panels for more money. I bought the blue solar panels because they start making power three hours before the black ones do you make power 2 hours after the black-and-white stop making power it's pretty cloudy out or the black one stop making power blue ones will still make power and they got just a little bit more amps to them. But I do have six harbor freight solar panels. But I did find the ones that Walmart has I bought some of those and they seem to do better than Herbert freights solar panels don't get me wrong I'm not getting rid of Herbert freights solar panels they do give me some power the poly solar panels at a 100 watt and slightly smaller gives me more power. Special When they said Polly solar panels are worse and makes less power I find that they are lying because my Polly solar panels at the exact same wattage makes the more power than the mono solar panels and to be fair I run them both at 12 volts and I've been doing that for a year now Anna blue ones are still making more than the black ones yes I like the Monocrystalline solar panels but I like the polycrystalline solar panels as well and besides I like the difference in colors in my yard.
Bonjour très bonne idée c'est ce que je voulais faire aussi avec soit 2 panneaux solaires de 80w ou 3 de 50w je trouve sa vraiment bien sa permet de pouvoir bien suivre le soleil et être étanche à la pluie car même avoir des panneaux solaires sur le toit de notre caravane sa ne fonctionne que a 100% que quand le soleil est au plus haut de la journée cordialement 😊
This is a great idea. I was considering building a wood frame but the total weight to transport by person would be terrible. This is an awesome idea, thanks for making it! I bet that folding table was a hint?
Well I have made a couple other solar suitcases before so the table was just helping 😂👍🏼👊🏼
I like your creative thinking very well put together my friend!
Thank you…😀👍🏼
Johnny’s
Hello 👋…. Great video!
Presentation and “How To” was short and sweet!!
My next solar panel project. Thank you my friend.
Oh yea! no comments on the “short and Sweet”
I know it’s cramping your style 😂
Lol I don’t mind some chit chat 😂👍🏼
Very neat job Johnny. I wanted to do something like this with the 2 HF 100w's that I have. This helps a lot, thanks! 👍
Thank you !! And yes this is so much easier to move panels around or if I need to let people borrow stuff.
I need to do the other set now..👍🏼
And you’re welcome 👍🏼😀
Another well thought out and explained video. Thank JW!
Thanks Jeff 😁👍🏼
When you buy hinges they tell you what the proper screws to use are to match the countersink. Also try piano hinges next time. Much nicer and they're cheap. Just cut to size
Yea the supplied screws come with the hinges but are obvious wood. And man the selection of hardware at the store is poor right now, I would have use a slightly smaller screw so the head wouldn’t be proud but that’s what they had that was close.
And the hinges I think were $2.89
@@johnnysweekends true that. You can also use a tap on a drill with aluminum if you use the clutch and appropriate drill bit. with 40w motor oil.. you can make it look real slick.
Yea while ago I did a nice 50 watt to make a 100 watt but that’s not enough for much of what I’m doing, but I made it look all trick spent some extra time on.
No body ever cares 😂 so now it’s back to quick and functional 🤣
Great idea and video! I have 1 HB panel, ill get another when i get a coupon or it goes on sale. Do you think the panels could be attached so the glass face each other and get protected?
You can have it face each other if you want 👍🏼
This can be with other small or medium panels as well 😀👍🏼
Parts and more…
Hinges shrsl.com/3rqju
screws shrsl.com/3rqjw
nuts shrsl.com/3rqjz
lock washers shrsl.com/3rqjx
Latch shrsl.com/3rqjs
handle shrsl.com/3rqk2
Step drill Amazon : amzn.to/3SNHLwi
Home Depot : shrsl.com/3rqk5
Mc4 kit : amzn.to/3fgxR8w
Rivet gun kit amzn.to/3U8xITp
Video: MC4 Install Crimping Easy DIY
ua-cam.com/video/CFgRCBzquz4/v-deo.html
If this helped you buy me a coffee 😀👍🏼 www.buymeacoffee.com/johnny5120J
Good info. Thanks.
You’re welcome 😀👍🏼
Great job thanku
You’re welcome 😀👍🏼
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This is great but how do you traneport it W/O damaging the panels?
You would be surprised how tough they are but some foam board or a blanket it really all you need unless you plan to thrash it but I hauled a foldable many times. All in how you treat it
I have those panels and was looking to do the same. I wanted to have solar face inward though so something doesnt hit it in storage. Same idea you did should still work right??
And I was looking at double hung window latches as for the latch part.
I have done it both ways but it seems the stronger part of the solar panel is the outside as that part of the glass it meant to take hits. Even a small chip or crack and most times the panel can still put out close or full power. Depends how deep and back the crack is.
@@johnnysweekends thank you sir for sharing!!
No problem 😀👍🏼
Why wouldn't you have oriented them so they close with the solar sensors facing to the inside so they're protected?? Nice job, none the less! 👍👍
The outer glass is actually stronger
I bought a 200w RENOGY suitcase for $250 on amazon.
I recommend for novice building individuals to put a metal plate or wooden board of some sorts underneath your drilling to protect your panel from accident puncturing and damage the panels ❤️🩹💪🇺🇲👍🏻..Great idea.. brother 💪🌎🇺🇸
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Good idea but there's about half a dozen ways to have cut that hinge without using tin snips while riveted.
Thanks, and yes several ways to cut it. Dremal, hack saw, cutting wheel and more. Those where right there and no cords or any attachments. Less time then getting something out and finding a wheel. By the time I would have got a cutting tool out I was already done 👍🏼
Okay if you want it to MC cable sent without ever have to change it even get Walmart's app look up solar panels look up 100 watt solar they'll sell for about $79 and some change for blue solar panels that is slightly higher amperage just a tiny bit smaller but they are a little bit more amps to it harbor freights solar panels. But your neck shift to look through my foot through the Walmart apps because they show all kinds of solar panels more kinds 100 watt solar panels for more money. I bought the blue solar panels because they start making power three hours before the black ones do you make power 2 hours after the black-and-white stop making power it's pretty cloudy out or the black one stop making power blue ones will still make power and they got just a little bit more amps to them. But I do have six harbor freight solar panels. But I did find the ones that Walmart has I bought some of those and they seem to do better than Herbert freights solar panels don't get me wrong I'm not getting rid of Herbert freights solar panels they do give me some power the poly solar panels at a 100 watt and slightly smaller gives me more power. Special When they said Polly solar panels are worse and makes less power I find that they are lying because my Polly solar panels at the exact same wattage makes the more power than the mono solar panels and to be fair I run them both at 12 volts and I've been doing that for a year now Anna blue ones are still making more than the black ones yes I like the Monocrystalline solar panels but I like the polycrystalline solar panels as well and besides I like the difference in colors in my yard.
question: why not have them fold inward, so the solar cells would be somewhat protected by the aluminum frame?
The glass inside is more delicate
Bonjour très bonne idée c'est ce que je voulais faire aussi avec soit 2 panneaux solaires de 80w ou 3 de 50w je trouve sa vraiment bien sa permet de pouvoir bien suivre le soleil et être étanche à la pluie car même avoir des panneaux solaires sur le toit de notre caravane sa ne fonctionne que a 100% que quand le soleil est au plus haut de la journée cordialement 😊
that’s why you try to over panel some for low light conditions. unfortunately 200 watts is about minimum if you want to charge anything.
Harbor Freight solar panels come with SAE connectors not Anderson.