[RE-wrenches] Solar Presentations for Kids

[Randy]

Outdoor exercise subject to the weather - a DC solar pump run by a 12V solar
module is great. The kids huddle around the system and shade the module and
the pump stops working.  www.nmsea.org may have a sample or photo of it.  It
is easy to build.

 

 

Randy Sadewic

Positive Energy

 

Office: 505 424-1112

Cell:    505 570-0137

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[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Chris Mason
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 7:41 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Presentations for Kids

 

We built a complete solar system using MC4 connectors on all the cables. A
small battery, a 30A charge controller, and 2 x 80W panels gave them all the
components in an easy to assemble system. We also made two load items, a few
computer fans mounted on a piece of rail and a DC water pump with MC4
connectors to improvise a fountain.

We also made up a 200W inverter with MC4 connectors so they could plug in a
table light.

The MC4 connectors made sure the polarity was correct and that they could
connect the components but not disconnect them.

 

One of the kids was so quick on the uptake that he came by our warehouse
with a bunch of younger kids, asked for the system, and proceeded to teach
the others how to build a solar system. Very cool.

 

On Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 7:39 AM, Jason Szumlanski <jason at fafcosolar.com>
wrote:

I'm looking for an idea, project, or pre-made kit to engage a group of 6-10
year old kids for an hour. I've been doing PowerPoint presentations and
games in the past for these types of events, but I'm finding it a bit stale.
Any ideas to create a little more excitement and wonder?

 

Jason Szumlanski

Fafco Solar

 


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Chris Mason

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