8.4 Kw Timber Framed Solar System Part 1 The Frame
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2022
- When I first moved to this bit of land quite a few years ago now I started with two solar panels. since then I have slowly added more as I have found them cheap for sale locally. I now have 8 second hand mismatched panels that have served me well for years but it is time for an upgrade.
The original design and size came about due to there being a good deal on second hand panels going. So I purchased a pallet of 30 panels, designed the frame and got to work. Unfortunately the panel never showed up and there is no sign that they will so I got my money back and had to buy new ones that would fit the rack. The system was going to be 6kw but now due to the newer panels in is 8.4 kw. But it has cost 3x as much as I originally planned.
In the next video I will be mounting the panels and doing the wiring.
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Just three years ago this project would have taken you 3x longer to build and cost much more. It is a joy to watch your continuous improvement in efficiency and economy. You inspire me every week and I'm a 65 year old geezer!
My thoughts exactly! Vintage 76 year old
And 6 years ago it would have been a quarter what it is today.
I am fully impressed! It’s just a complete czcams.com/users/postUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 plan with the best resources and step by step instructions . These shed plans are so satisfying as if the sheds build themselves on their own. Worthy work Ryan!
Just remember that old saying ''A man that has never made a mistake has never made anything'' , forty years a carpenter and i am still learning.
Found your channel a few days ago and I have been obsessed. What an amazing existence you live and what an amazing person you are. Keep up the great living!
You're in for one of the best treats available on CZcams. Hope you have a few weeks to blow and binge.
@@MStrickkk I'll second that!
Glad you could finally join us Alan...you are in for a treat!
Kris out here using three saws together, brilliant! Thanks for the video, it's always a joy to watch you work and develop your property
Johnny Two Hats has nothing on Kris! :)
..... das hab ich so auch noch nicht gesehen, mit den drei sägen 🤔
aber gut 👍
@@kingloser4198 2 hats, pfft. Have you seen the size of Kris's hat? It's like...6 hats.
I believe I'd use the sawmill to cut those slots.
@@OTuit It's probably not worth the effort. After he ran it through the planer he'd have to load it back on the tractor and drive it out there, load it, adjust and cut, offload it to the tractor and bring it back. Any of which could cause it to be damaged.
Neat trick with the reciprocating saw! Always look forward to your uploads.
Yes, BUT ... the concrete doesnt have any metal inside to reinforce it. With such a windy hillside AND with being such a large area (which catches a big area of wind) I would expect there to be a lot of "to and fro" pushing of the entire structure, which will result in the protruding bits being sheared off due to the changing forces, which will result in cracks that will grow over time.
One of the things we learned in university - *material sciences ... so highly on topic* - is that concrete handles COMPRESSION very well, but for it to survive PULLING forces you need the reinforcing with metal.
*The saw MIGHT not transmit the vibrations into the ground either and you have no way of checking!*
So I would have done it by casting the concrete posts IN THE SHOP, where he could have applied the saw-vibrations to the underground parts as well AND where it would have also been easily possible to a) ADD METAL STRENGTHENING and b) WATERPROOF THE STUFF UNDERGROUND (ANY foundation of a building will have an outer coating of "tar") as well, which will be the far bigger problem IMO. There would also have been the option of only making 1-2 "complet moulds" instead of making one for each protruding post.
@@Muck006
Edit. Didn't see that about the pulling forces, that's interesting.
I'm sure it'll be fine, I'm sure he'll post a 5-year video and I'm sure it'll look s lot better then the bridges built around me 🤣
@Gray Hand It is not "the hillside" that will create the lateral/ALTERNATING forces ... it is the WIND! The solar panels are basically a BIG SAIL and this is on a wide and open space instead of inside a clearing in the forest (corrected for shadows).
Corrosion is a matter of "coating the outside of the concrete", which "casting it in the ground" didnt do. Any ground (except in a desert) will have sufficient moisture for corrosion, thus it is necessary - if it is supposed to last decades as he stated - to coat it outside the hole in the ground OR create the "coating/protection" inside the hole before pouring the concrete.
@@jamess1787 This is an OPEN HILLSIDE and you have a BIG SAIL ... and all that is needed is A START for the crack to go all the way through!
Bridges built near me look horrible ... because they are covered with Graffiti. Concrete isnt a material that can be used to "build pretty" ... it is only used to "build cheap and big".
The only corrosion to be worried about will be the corrosion of the fixing bolts and connecting brackets. They are deeply buried in the concrete (to a small extent reinforcing it) and will be protected by the alkaline cement environment. They may even be stainless steel which would be perfect. There is no such thing as basalt reinforcement, all concrete contains aggregate which serves to bulk up the concrete and bind the cement/sand matrix together. The selection of aggregate type is usually based on its proposed use and ultimate environment. Since there is no reinforcement in these foundations anywhere near the surface, there are no corrosion concerns.
The wind will impart forces on the structure which will be resisted by its dead weight and the earth friction around the footings. If a correct assessment of these live loads has been made, then the structure, as a system, will easily resist any ground pressure and uplift forces.
A simple comparison would be a large shed, which generally wouldn’t be anywhere near as heavily built nor have such competent foundations.
Looks good and solid, I’d bet it will last a lifetime
Mate I cannot express how much you inspire me. I realise this is your home but if you’d ever consider doing an open day, or tour sort of thing I think that would be amazing
Kris, don't beat yourself about the solar panels. You made half a barn for this new solar array. Great job!!! Can't wait to see it done and operational.
Was thinking the same. It's a bummer right now, but the better panels will pay off in the long run.
With a few walls and I'd live in there, good solid construction
I think it's Stonehenge
@@nonomnismoriar9601 I was about to say the same maybe raised by another foot and it could’ve been a perfectly decent timber frame house!
🤣Solar Pole barn in case of nuclear strike!
Joy to watch, combining exceptionally good carpentry skills with a renewable project. It’s not just functional but beautifully made.
Totally agree with you! The skills he has and the way he puts it all together is a ‘joy to watch’. Functional, aesthetically pleasing, and built like a brick…..house that’ll last for a million years! What more could you ask for? 👍
Ditto
I can't tell you how much I love that your computer controlled tools live in a structure built from natural materials milled and assembled by your own hands. THAT is just superhuman of you.
Honestly man, I think that brand new kit for something as important as your power source won't be a regret. Plus, with that cathedral you built to hold them, you need some new shiny stuff on top! :D
cathedral :D
WELL SAID! And I agree - it does deserve some new, shiny sh*t on top of it!! 🤣
You sir are the epitome of ‘Give me a place to stand, and a lever long enough, and I will move the world. '
I can remember watching you some years ago when you used to say, "If it fails in the future, I will just redo it." It used to make me smile. Congrats on your evolution to "I'm getting to the age where I don't want to redo it." You will thank yourself over and over years down the line! Nice work all along the whole journey Kris.
But he is still young. :) And I have seen many men in their 50-ties doing really hard work. Watching Kris´ videos I´m sure he won´t be different.
@@zvolencan1 Working hard on the latest project is fun in your 50's and onward. Revisiting old work that didn't hold up... not so much.
We also all tend to under estimate the ravages of time, especially when we have to go back to something we built to last and have to take it apart to repair it or modify it. I bought an external timber door in parts and built it for an external store extension, many years later I had to replace it and decided to make it out of timber decking, one very heavy monster and there is no way I could throw it around now like I did when I built it, so very happy that it's wearing well and will more than likely out last me!
I'm surprise Kris hasn't used any kind of preservative on the frame, as without it, wood boring insect larvae & fungi will undoubtedly feast on it to the point of destruction well inside 40 years.
@@cmmartti As someone who ran a forestry & timber production company for more than a few years, I can state without hesitation that wood boring insects & fungi are alive & well here in the UK...
Another great project, that frame is so solid it won't be going anywhere for the next 50 years. Thanks for the upload Kris.
grown up in a family where entire houses were sealed and renovated, a tractor build from a car and two motorcycles, every car repaired in house, it is a relief to finally see one combining crafting skill with renewables thus selfsustainablitiy. Even if it didn't got second hand charm.
Kris, You are one of the most skilled guys I know. Your knowledge of the principles of the past combined with the innovation of present so utterly satisfies security of the future.
What a magnificent structure. And the way that lap joint squeeked together!
Best to Dot and Puss!
Watching the wooden beams slide into each other like butter is satisfying to watch.
It brings back fond memories of childhood, watching my Dad build things. He had the same ability to think outside of the box and build whatever his mind saw.
It’s so wonderful to follow you building your dream.
This mate has no idea how genuine and how amazing he is. The value he holds individually is stronger than anyone I can reoccur or have ever meet. Cheer brotha love your content.
This is proper business scaling your skill set is beyond impressive
Your skill, ingenuity and perseverance over the years, is 2nd to none. Amazing. 👏👏👏👏👏
I used to be a crane bandsman around 15 years ago and when I used to lift the concrete shutters for the chippies they would always oil up their shutters before and after. That way they would just pop off the next day leaving a perfect wooden pattern. They very rarely stuck and I am talking 4 by 5 meters at a time, sometimes bigger.
Watching all the trades on site as you lifted their stuff around you pick up little tips here and there:-)
Its always amazing to me how seemingly simple jobs are not that simple and there is a lifetime I tricks and skills to all of them.
@@KrisHarbour Back in the late 80's until the early 2000's I worked as a rigger, mainly builder stages for events of one kind or another. A good rigger looks like their doing nothing whilst an inexperienced one would be running around like a headless chicken achieving sod all!
I have been watching your build of your green house on your play list. Very impressed by the way you go about working stuff out your way. And the way you act when something works is brilliant. I thought that goes into it top notch and finding that spring exactly were it was could not have been planned better!
It shows that this is something you want to be proud of and will last not only your life time but for generations to come.
Well done.....
The form workers I worked beside on the power station construction sites would use old sump oil, just get a bucket as needed from the diesel mechanics on site after they did oil changes on the cranes, elevated work platforms, etc. Same result, forms just fell off as soon as they took out the screws.
They would spray the oil on as they stripped the forms and cleaned them, build the new form then just before a pour spray them again.
@@KrisHarbour I was always taught to watch the laziest worker on site, you will learn all the tips n tricks from them! 😂 Personally think I learnt more from the hard workers but I got the gist of the saying. Work smart not hard.
What instrument did you play?
Kris your attention to details is growing exponentially ...I knew when i saw you build the harp you were going to be the man to watch as you developed your farm stead...and now you are even projecting your time management knowing you will age and do overs will not be as easy or possible ...
K not C!
@@tonygrimes13 yes of course thank you
I miss my cat. Not sure if I'm ready for another just yet, but I appreciate seeing yours whenever she decides to grace us with her presence.
Remember when you started to make these video's, so much has happened, so good to see it all. Congratulations.
In the beginning I was thinking "Wow talk about overkill!" but then I've noticed the rather strong wind throughout the whole video, and now I understand why you made it so strong. Great job mate. 👍
Still i don't see a reason for such strong construction, cost of solar panels (in 10years panels lost 50% of efficiency).
He already has such strong wind - why to don't improve it? yes lot of noise, but as i see this place is far a way from house (BTW: it will be an issue to bring the energy into the house).
So my opinion: it is hobby, he is like to play with it, but efficiency of all of this should be calculated upfront.
Another great build Kris. I can understand your frustration on the panels but ultimately the new ones are likely to be more efficient, last longer and create less waste as a result. Couldn't agree more about the service industry. Just non-existent these days sadly.
Looks great. Kinda miss you drilling holes and holding everything together with pegs, but, work smarter, not harder. Also, that was the most creative use of a saws-all I've seen in a while. Vibrating concreted down. Simply brilliant.
I tutor in Design & Technology. One of young students is ASD, with ADHD. I have just been showing him your videos and explaining what you do. He sat mesmerised for an hour, without being distracted or losing focus.
Never seen the 3 handed saw trick until today haha thank you really enjoy your channel been watching for years
Kris, I'm really enjoying how you are tapping into the universal knowledge that we all can have a connection to. You are becoming a Master in all the trades that you attempt. You give us all encouragement to tackle things that we were reluctant to try. That is a beautiful structure, even if it is just for supporting solar panels, looking forward to watching you build your house in the future.
It's essentially Blood Memory, with everything your ancestors learned and passed down in their genes to you. Another aspect could be the accumulation of all knowledge obtained during multiple lifeterms on this planet. Fascinating stuff, and when European folk are placed in a certain environment they suddenly start doing and making things, and seem to just know what to do.
@@EgoShredder We are "The Egg" - czcams.com/video/h6fcK_fRYaI/video.html
I’ve got to be honest Kris, I have never, ever ever seen hand saws used that way. Brilliant! 👍
Your work ethic is great. Good idea to make storage under the solar panel frame. New panels hopefully will last a lot longer and more sufficient than used ones. Your attention to detail is very skilled. Thanks for sharing. Take care.
amazing you built all this on your own, got to respect the grind to achieve your dream
good to see the energy upgrades going in. Your going to need that with the top workshop. Your really making good progress. thanks for the posting....
I wonder if it might make more sense to create an "energy storage" in the shape of a water reservoir at a higher elevation, to then use for water power. Solar power is quite high-tech and when it fails it cant be repaired by yourself. Water power in comparison is relatively low-tech ... and "fixable".
"Pumping water by using wind" is a very VERY low-tech thing, just think about all those Westerns where a single squeaking wind wheel pumps up water, possibly even into a big tank on a tower in the vicinity.
@@Muck006 you'd need a ridiculously huge storage area for all that water...
His turbine goes through 5L a second (I think) ...
Also with each conversion engery goes through you lose some..
Energy storage with water only makes sense in a large scale not for a 10kW array.
Hi Kris, nice framing. You could stack dry stone around the concrete feet to stop the concrete from weathering. You could also char the post's feet to stop any weathering from rain splash back. Cheers
Chris, not sure if you get to read all these comments but I hope you know how much of an inspiration you and your channel are.
We live in Wales too, and our house has flooded twice in recent years. After researching how to keep the water from seeping in through the base of the rendered exterior walls, I used tanking slurry all around the base of the house. Its awesome stuff.
The way you work and how you roll with the punches on a project is inspiring to me.
Worked with my dad all growing up on building sheds fences chicken coops dog houses and everything else under the sun. Whenever somthing went wrong it ruined his day and he would be cranky the rest of the day making work horrible.
Its nice to see that it doenst have to be done that way. Your channel is my favorite on CZcams. And I look forward to your videos. Keep it up!
I'm a bit like that lol. If one thing goes wrong its the end of the world because it's no longer 'perfect' or the price it should have been. Winds me right up haha
Kris, can you please show more, love the little cat taking you for a walk, surely with your whistling you can get the chicks to tag on too, just place the camera and let us enjoy your amazing journey, even the odd few minutes is worth waiting for. From Lancashire lad age 73. Take care.
'Looks good', No Kris, it looks bloody amazing and you should be bloody proud of this, most people don't even have enough skills to sharpen a pencil properly
I was taught to build it bigger, better and stronger and it will last. I am a bit older than yourself and if I do anything now it will definitely out live me. Your rant was quite justified and yes the service you get nowadays Is 💩. You sir are an inspiration for us old fogies and the younger generation, total respect and keep the vids coming 👍
It is great to see your skills grow with all your projects. You are living your dream and you have a great partner that shares your plans
Go Dot!!!
Kris, beautiful job and beautiful brackets, it should last years and years.🧡🧡🧡🧡
10:30 “Don’t know what I would do without it, now that I have it.” That’s the way with all tools; you design your work around the tools you have. The thing with Kris is, he keeps on upping his game to challenge himself with more ambitious builds. Love to see your work, inspirational.
All of the work for making the 'forms' is, in my viewpoint from my chair and from behind the camera, makes this look FANTASTIC. Also, btw, for little 'mistakes' I always sign and date them. An artist signs their work, after all.
Howdy Kris!! Your vision for projects always amazes me! You're certainly correct that you just can't get good service anymore. Corporate greed is crippling the entire world with the price of everything sky rocketing for no good reason. The excuse that the Ukraine is the cause, it doesn't float. I wish you & Dot well & may your little "Hobbiton" continue to grow & flourish!!!!
All that power will be just enough for the city you’re going to build!!
Awesome Kris! With the wind you get, that structure not going anywhere!
Thanks Dot for your part in helping!
He could not do it all by him self!
Love that trick with the reciprocating saw as a vibtration device to settle the concrete in the footings, genius. Great build as always mate, cheers from Oz.
Came here to say the same......great little trick!
This looks like a compelling way to build the house: framed like this with straw bale and lime mortar walls, warm, sustainable but most of all really really quick.
@@cmmartti one could imagine quite a striking mix of agricultural siding and shiplap siding on this type of house. I’ve seen something similar on one of these grand designs type programs. Burnt latch sidings seemed to come out really well from a longevity and æsthetic perspective too. Galvanised or concrete corrugated siding looked good but the joins and the interface between it and the wood looks tricky. Anyhow, I bet Kriss has much better ideas than us 😀
Totally, totally agree about customer service! Since the advent of social media and the way people are so absolutely horrible to other human beings, companies just don’t care about their customers any more. When you find a company that does care, god, it’s like a big hug! I’ve actually had a company tell me ‘tough’ and put the phone down on me!
Stacking those hand saws to widen the slot is, in my opinion, brilliant outside the box improvisation.
Kris! You are one of the most talented people I've ever seen! Your builds are amazing! I'm really enjoying your channel!
You are honing so many skills Kris! Building a timber framed house is going to be a doddle eh! 👏👏🥳👍
Form V. Function Function V. Form the fine art of compromise I think you're nailing both of them Kris.
A substantial build. No amount of wind should ever cause concern . Very interesting Chris. A real pleasure to watch.
Beautiful work as usual
I liked the metal bracketry you added, I do miss seeing the detailed all wood connection's, but as a retired master carpenter, I do know how long it takes making them and all the dry fitting and tweaking to make them perfect, so using the metal brackets is a much faster and also makes a strong structure.. With the newer panels you will be able to produce more power and they will last much longer then those that were 5 years old.. I just replaced all of my panels, they were like 7 years old and my new ones produce almost 4 times the amount of power (with the same number of panels) Thank you so much for sharing...
Kris a brilliant top quality build, always an interesting well filmed, and edited video, thank you 👍😊
Nice to have that supervisor there keeping track of things and keeping you working!
Brilliant pice of engineering. Beautifully executed. Lots of work. Isn't an over kill, but then may be your part of the world you experience a lot of wind. Beautiful
This structure is a monument to the Kris Harbour "Do It Right Or Don't Do It At All" ethos!
Excellent design and fabrication! Your CNC plasma table pays off!
It's a thing of beauty! And in 50 years, it'll be standing there when we (well lots of us) are all gone!
Looking forward to seeing the panels fitted.
What are you going to do with all that power?
Do it right the first time and you only cry once
Damn Kris your growth as a builder is inspiring, but your prowess at filming is brilliant. Anyway I’ll stop fawning now, the plasma table is an incredible piece of kit.
Kris, this is the sturdiest and most beautiful solar panel frame I have ever seen. You are a genius.
Having to absorb unexpected costs is always a pain in the rear end. But I think this will be fantastic in the long run. If this was on my property, I would have this big beautiful structure with only a couple panels on it for a few months LOL. It's looking fantastic Kris!!
How insanely cool is it that you can make all your own brackets now. Looks great, well done.
I had a nightmare experience buying a 2nd hand laptop on ebay recently. Their behaviour just enabled the dodgy seller, have sworn off them altogether now.
In years to come you'll be grateful for the extra power. Excellent job!
You are a very skilled craftsman, Kris. I built my home and shop over 25 years ago and like you I did not cut corners, so now I am not having to rebuild after this many years. Great videos Kris, thank you Ernerst
I always love how you innovate and imagine new ways to do things economically as possible!
Nice looking structure and very sturdy. Quicker job using your plates and as you said a little more expensive, but more easy on your body. It seems every thing is just coming together. I am so happy for you because you have grafted and suffered injury as a result. Great work Kris watched all your videos all over again and you have come a long way and done so much, yes pat yourself on the back, credit where it is due.
You over engineer and over build everything and this is yet another prime example of it, especially for it being just for solar panels. But I have to say… it’s truly AMAZING to witness!! Your attention to detail, and the thought you put into everything is so admirable. Can you imagine if most structures/buildings were built to this precession and longevity in mind? Every house, barn, building or frame for solar panels, if built this way, would last a million years! Serious kudos to you, I’d be willing to bet there are not too many people out there that put this much effort and thought into something, and it’s inspiring to see how you’re doing it. Well done, and another well done video. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 🤠
Fantastic video Kris! So satisfying watching you turn your projects into reality. Can’t wait for part 2!
Hey dude , been watching years .
Just a thought about you mentioning about using the space underneath for firewood drying and how that could be a heatsink under the panels . It’s really important that the void underneath is cool for efficiency. If you can possibly let some plants grow in the shade underneath the evaporative effect is really beneficial. One of the solar hybrid farming videos explains it really well .
Love the craftsmanship as well . Thanks for the distraction .
Excessive heat in Wales is rarely a problem
@@luct3368
That’s not the point . It’s the the cooling that you want .
there is so much airflow under the construction, heat or rather keeping the panels cool will never be a problem. in addition, the wind is constantly blowing at the place, as you can see from the wind turbine. even when the sun is shining and the sky is cloudless, the wind is constantly blowing. this is more than enough for the panels. I would even say that in the end he still has to expand his electricity storage in order to be able to use the electricity produced efficiently. moreover, as he said himself, he designed the system larger than needed. thus, efficiency will never become an issue. greets
@@tomwi_since2015 I think you use a huge amount of works to say twaddle .
Greets .
@@Whateverpoopiepants no idea what "a huge amount of works" means? but I'll guess and try again differently! how many solar systems exist in cities or on the roofs of private houses? how many of them are somehow extra "cooled"? exactly none! this may be necessary in certain regions of the world and it probably makes a bigger difference in efficiency only in most cases and especially for private systems up to a certain size, the benefit is out of proportion to the effort to cool the panels or What ever. A good airflow is enough to avoid any kind of heat build-up. and that's a fact
Having more power will be a blessing. Things turn out the way they are meant to be. Great journey
Hard-working man 👍😁 for every project you add to your net value, while others play video games.
This is truly the stuff they should be giving the knighthood for. From now on you are Sir Kris to me! Amazing work!!
Always look forward to seeing your content, Kris! This was an amazing build. Looking forward to seeing the other half of that client hydro install!
I feel a great sense of reassurance whenever I watch these videos, like maybe we do have a future
I like the sown of that windmill in the back ground.
Good morning, Kris. I love your channel, your approach to life, and watching you build your future! I'm curious about your tools and how you acquired them. Many appear to be antique. Enjoyed the chisel episode!
Incredible, terrific, beautiful work, as always! That's a shame about the solar panel supplier screwing you.
"Cats aren't much help with string lines," LOL. Yeah, they can be a bit of a nuisance with laser distance-measures too! 😁
Name and shame. This is nothing else but sharp practice and needs to be called out. Companies will either get the message and honour a deal or get less and less business until they deservedly fail. Service these days IS bad. It will get worse unless bad practice is made public.
Kris...mate...you are so efficient now, your setup, workshop, tools - inspirational dude! The best solar frame we have seen yet on CZcams. You are setting a high benchmark! Oil that frame. It will last forever...you will be long dead and that frame will still be standing.
That CNC has upped your game considerably. Great bracketry (is there such a word?). Solid looking timber framing efforts as usual for you. Glad to see more videos from you. Thought I'd be seeing a lot more hydro efforts from you lately but this solar is welcome too.
Yes, the cool brackets make it look like a hot rod... which is pretty apt for a solar panel system!
Well, according to 'Bad Obsession Motorsport' channel, bracketry is definitely a word!
What a beautifully done czcams.com/users/postUgkxYGamVaHfdHiPlAQaLa7zkwR02OKpGYDU ! The instructions and the photographs are brilliant. It is thorough and genuinely informative. Ryan got another winner! No one does it better!
I envy your attention to detail and workmanship!! Great build and ingenuity all together. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Metal and timber always work well together .its a stunning structure and should stand the test of time..another job well done Kris.
Yes service has got very slack recently from suppliers. New and more efficient is a better way to go in my opinion. Could have used less panels and put a bit of roof on the structure if you think you have too much solar but I guess in the winter the extra will be better for you. Great vid thanks for sharing.
you can easly turn this structure into a mini house ! nice job !
you're levelling up with the top workshop, the cnc machine taking to the next level
This is really great!!! And yes second hand supplies and parts is even harder to get and sometimes more expected
Incredible work for one man in such little time! That trick for the cement vibratrion is very nice :) - Looking forward to the Solar install, would you consider talking cost also just we get an idea?
Kris, you said you wanted this to last for a long time. It looks like it's going nowhere fast. Great job and I do like your method this time with the brackets. looks FAB
Thank you, Kris! You , did an outstanding, job! Thinking ahead, down the road!Thanks, for taking the time, to explain all of the details, of your solar project!😀👍
Kris, thought you'd gone totally OTT with that utterly gorgeous frame. Then realised that the sail area of the panels would exert enormous forces on the frame in high wind/storm situations. Over the expected lifespan of your new/modern solar panels there will be plenty of storms, so I now realise the wisdom of your design.
And using the space underneath as a wood store - pure genius!
8.5 KW of power is insane - well done, but are you planning on selling it to your neighbours/ the grid?
That's pretty much all the power the on-grid connection to my modest house gets, and we've never been short of power in over 30 years here.
I know it's subject to sunshine, and your hydro is subject to rain, but if the sun aint shining, good chance it's raining (especially in Wales!), so you seem to have it covered whatever happens.
Genuinely in awe of what you're doing there, and so thankful that you're sharing it with us.
Thank you.
Am I the only one who's thinking that the underneath can also be useful as a storage space?
It is always a pleasure to watch your videos. You are doing great job and very inspiring.
He said repeatedly in the video that he is going to use it for storage.
Detail of your work and videos are brilliant mate!
Ever thought of an array of evacuated solar heat pipes with a sand battery?
That exactly is that?
The framework for your solar panels you've got would make a great storm shelter. Excellent work. Can't wait to see it when it's done.
Kris I know exactly where you are coming from, I contacted 11 different electrician's some independent and some established companies out of the 11 only one could be bothered to get back to me regarding installation of power to my newly built workshop in my garden. It seems that nobody has any work ethics whatsoever nowadays. Very disappointing!!!.
Great job on the build as always, it's great to see how you alway's lean towards the same style of building your projects! As alway's buddy 💯% 👍.
Great build , wish I’d known about your panel issue , I do however have some solar cable that may be of use
Oh wow! I was gutted to hear how you were mislead on the panels. Such a disappointment. You work so hard to create a sustainable, economically feasible environment. Will you now be forced to purchase additional batteries to store the unexpected energy load?