I'm looking to accommodate my chicken coop for the winter. All I need to power is a light/heater for the water and possibly a light for inside the coop.
I'm thinking about a 45 watt harbor freight special for solar power as seen here:
http://www.harborfreight.com/45-watt-solar-panel-kit-68751.html
Then for those non sunny days I was thinking about trying my hand at a do it yourself wind generator possibly using an alternator. (not sure if it will work. but its a back up.... and I like to experiment)
Does anyone use the harbor freight solar panel kits? How well do they work? what do you power? and how long can i expect it to last?
I'm thinking about a 45 watt harbor freight special for solar power as seen here:
http://www.harborfreight.com/45-watt-solar-panel-kit-68751.html
Then for those non sunny days I was thinking about trying my hand at a do it yourself wind generator possibly using an alternator. (not sure if it will work. but its a back up.... and I like to experiment)
Does anyone use the harbor freight solar panel kits? How well do they work? what do you power? and how long can i expect it to last?