I have this idea

[SolarFox]

I would let to set up solar powered sprinkled. I am not sure if that is a thing or not but I would love to see if I can do it. Now, I know very little of the maths when it comes to building a panel, would if be a good idea to find a smaller panel and build off of it or should I build my own?

[inetdog]

As a genera rule, except for small panels that have to be constructed to fit into a particular odd space, it does not pay to build your own panels.
That can be fun and educational, but should not be seen as the inexpensive route to a working system that will last.

I believe that there are commercial sprinkler controllers that use solar cells and a rechargeable battery instead of replaceable batteries or grid power.
So it is practical as long as the valves are low power consumption.

[SolarFox]

As a genera rule, except for small panels that have to be constructed to fit into a particular odd space, it does not pay to build your own panels.
That can be fun and educational, but should not be seen as the inexpensive route to a working system that will last.

I believe that there are commercial sprinkler controllers that use solar cells and a rechargeable battery instead of replaceable batteries or grid power.
So it is practical as long as the valves are low power consumption.

Well thanks for your input. That does make sense. I mean for the amount of time I would spend building one it would probably be easier to just buy one.

[Naptown]

Well thanks for your input. That does make sense. I mean for the amount of time I would spend building one it would probably be easier to just buy one.

and in all cases more durable and likely less expensive

[SolarFox]

and in all cases more durable and likely less expensive

yeah. I get these random ideas and invest half way only to come the the conclusion I wasted money doing things I didn't need to lol

[sensij]

yeah. I get these random ideas and invest half way only to come the the conclusion I wasted money doing things I didn't need to lol

You'll fit right in here.

[Amy@altE]

Depending on what you want to sprinkle, a SHURflo 2088 pump and a 100W solar panel could do the trick for less than $300.

[SolarFox]

Depending on what you want to sprinkle, a SHURflo 2088 pump and a 100W solar panel could do the trick for less than $300.

Based on what I was reading I was looking at spending more than that for an "idea" haha thanks I will check this out. It isn't a huge yard but I go out of town each week so it helps.

[bcroe]

yeah. I get these random ideas and invest half way only to come
the the conclusion I wasted money doing things I didn't need to lol

Its EDUCATIONAL, not wasted. Just so long as you don't go broke or hurt anyone. Bruce Roe