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SOLAR PRODUCTS

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Solar Electric Fencing
The 6 volt Striker Fencing unit will energize up to 5 miles of single strand fence wire. With Built in unbreakable solar panel, the Striker is completely self contained and connects directly to your electric fence. The striker delivers 0.3 joules of power, producing 5400 volts, with no load and 2200 volts with a 500 ohm load. Designed for use for cattle sheep or to keep grazing animals away from your garden. Built in rechargeable batteries will run the striker for up to 15 hours a day on a cloudy day. One year warrenty. $395.00.

Universal Solar Battery Charger
Equipped with a solar panel on the lid that tips up to face the sun. Holds “C” “AA” or “AAA” batteries. Sturdy weatherproof construction. $27.00

Solar Education Kit
Simple beginner’s kit with a small panel, motor, fan, pinwheel, discs, and booklet. $14.95.

Deluxe Education Kit
Eight 100ma cells with holder, motor fan wheel and 10 page booklet. Learn how solar cells work and apply this to fun projects. $30.00.

Solar Models
Solar powered model kits containing wood construction, glue, motor, wire and solar panel. 13 years and up.

  • C-101 Helicopter $23.00
  • C-102 Airplane $23.00
  • C-103 Gramophone $23.00
  • C-104 Windmill $26.00

Books

Canadian Solar Energy Catalogue
Soltek Solar Energy LTD $6.00
Comprehensive information and product line that cover A-Z in alternative energies.

Living on 12 Volts
Smead and Ishihara $39.00
A must-have book for every builder and installer of alternative energy systems. Recently updated, ”Living on 12 Volts” is am invaluable reference for energy systems, including lot of information on various alternative equipment.

Wiring for 12 Volt
Smead and Ishihara $31.00
The fundamentals of DC electricity and how to wire a low voltage system are covered in detail in this comprehensive book. Batteries, charge controllers, alternators and solar panel are discussed in detail. 240 pages.

Electrical Code Simplified
P.S. Knight $11.00
A must for anyone who is considering wiring their own house or cottage. Knight has condensed the code regulations for residential wiring into 120 pages in this simple easy to follow book. Pictures and wiring diagrams explain installation of outlets, lighting, appliance circuits and Service panels. Specific volumes for B.C., Alta., Sask., and Ontario but installation for everyone in Canada . 137 pages.

The New Solar Electric Home
Joel Davidson $9.00
A complete guide to design, installation, and maintaince of your own independent solar system. Davidson Examines solar modules, regulators, batteries, inverters, and wiring. A great guide to read through the winter before embarking on your spring solar project. 408 pages.

Practical Photovoltaics
Richard Komp $29.00
Komp presents the theory and practice of photovoltaics in an easy to understand manner. For those who are interested in the physics of a solar cell, how they work and how panels are made this book is ideal. 196 pages.

Battery Service Manual
Battery Council International $13.00
The key to long lasting life is proper care and maintenance. This classic manual describes how lead acid batteries work, safety and service procedures and how to diagnose problems. 64 pages.

RVer’s Guide to Solar Electricity
Noel & Barbara Kirby $20.00
Electrical independence for those on the road is possible and this book shows you how. Loads of information on batteries, inverters, and solar systems. This easy to read book is full of suggestions and how to instructions 163 pages.

Solar Electric Independent Home
New England Solar $26.00
This do-it-yourself guide to designing and installing a home power system. Topics include PV system sizing, component selection, and wiring issues. Lots of good information and drawings. 200 pages.

Independent Energy Guide
Kevin Jeffery $31.00
This hands-on guide is a must for people wanting to learn about home powered systems. It describes how to select the right DC or AC power systems components for your RV, home, cottage, or boat. A good section on alternative energy sources including generators, wing and hydro power. 280 pages.

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