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Alternative Energy Do-It-Yourself. Learn tips about installing your own small wind turbine or solar panels. Wes and David from Missouri Wind and Solar give advice and discuss commonly asked questions about back up power including battery bank wiring and maintenance, residential wind turbine towers, and PV solar arrays. Make sure you get the best power production from your off-grid or grid-tie system by planning and installing right from the start. Selling DIY renewable energy systems since 2008, Missouri Wind and Solar is located in the United States and is run on wind and solar. Want to see it in action? Stop by our store in Seymour, Missouri and we'll give you a tour.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wes wrangled the head of R&D, Wyatt Harmon, to talk with him and David about open voltage vs. load.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
In this episode, Wes and David discuss mounting systems for your solar installation. The discussion includes the current racking systems and trackers.
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
In this episode, Wes and David discuss what inverters do and talk about the new Skymax inverters being carried at Missouri Wind and Solar. They discuss sizing, types, and the infamous "blue smoke".
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wes and David discuss the importance of getting the correct wire for your system.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
There is a right way and an expensive way to hook up your system. Wes and David discuss the sequence needed in hooking up your system to avoid costly mistakes.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wes and David talk about some of the basic tools and tweaks to add your self-reliant energy system.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wes and David discuss the 400-watt Chinese wind turbine that has been on the roof at Missouri Wind and Solar for about 2 months. They walk through the pros and cons of this interesting motor.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wes and David discuss getting ready for bumpy spring weather and what you should be doing now!
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
In this episode, David and Wes talk about getting your ponds ready for summer and some of the new products we're carrying.
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Wes and David revisit some of the previous information on products available to help you through the difficult times that seem to be looming ahead.