Small or off-grid cabin solar system- Budget MPPT charge controller for "shower door" solar panel Unknown11:54 AM

Small or off-grid cabin solar system- Budget MPPT charge controller for "shower door" solar panel 

A good charge controller for the "shower door" solar panel. A basic charge cotroller rated for 15 amps. Managed to twist and sneak a 10 AWG wire into the tiny ports.

Even though the quality may not by as high as many domestic charge controllers, these little units will help you get headed in the right direction. (Keep in mind for a remote cabin, you don't want expensive equipment sitting around for thieves)

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The Learning Process Unknown11:28 AM

I'm learning plenty about maintaining a small off grid cabin, especially on limited budget. This blog is an opportunity to show and share with people in the same situation. So, with the aid of a Youtube channel, Blogger, Wordpress, it was the push to get onboard and get the word out.


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First trip to the cabin with friends Unknown10:48 AM

Went for the first trip after we bought the cabin. Our good friend/neighbour, his son  and daughter came up with us for the big clean out.
We also brought up the kids playset, propane tanks, ladders and a load of stuff in the trailer. Didn't take a lot of pictures. The place was a real mess and not winterized. We ended up moving a wheel barrow right into the kitchen and threw out plates cover with mold, can missing labels and lots of trash. throwing everything out of the kitchen.
Picture was taken April 10, 2010

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