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 From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@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 <ja...@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 _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- Chris Mason President, Comet Systems Ltd www.cometenergysystems.com Cell: 264.235.5670 Skype: netconcepts
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