Once the Golf Cart Welder was working well, the next step was to add solar power.



Here’s Marko welding a giant sports car rotisserie using the solar welder.





These panels charge the cart at about 3 amps. Welding or driving draws up to 150 amps, but only in short bursts.

To my surprise I have to disconnect the panel after a day or two to keep from overcharging the pack. I probably only charge one day a week. I better add an inverter so I can power my office and other tools from this thing.



Warning:

This thing is so damn cool you’ll smile too much and hurt your face.

I probably should have put the cover back over the batteries before he started welding, cuz batteries can make hydrogen which can go pop.

You’re smart kids, you can figure out other safety warnings for this thing.


By: TimAnderson