Solar Ammo Box Generator Project - Parts List

by Matt Lesak


Here's the entire parts list for this project and links to where you can purchase online or locally.

Ammo Box
$7 ammo box @ Harbor Freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/ammo-box-61451.html

$5 ammo box @ Flambeau Cases
https://flambeaucases.com/index.php/site/details/T1400

Battery
Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) AGM
12 volt 12Ah
(Search Amazon as there are several to choose from)

LiFePO4
12 volt 12Ah
goo.gl/gQMXwn

Solar Panel
ALEKO® 50W Monocrystalline Solar Panel
$89 = $1.78/watt
27 x 22 x 2 inches
http://amzn.com/B00BGDT74

Charge Controller
SunSaver 10L Charge Controller with LVD (low voltage disconnect, pair with SLA Battery)
http://amzn.com/B002MQSTQ2

Genasun GV-10 - 12v 10.5A (pair with LiFePO4 battery)
goo.gl/1UbhdK

Genasun GV-5 - 12v 5A (pair with LiFePO4 battery)
http://goo.gl/Y1iBf9

Sockets/Plugs
Powerlet brand plug and socket
Socket: http://www.powerlet.com/product/powerlet-socket-only/280
Plug: http://www.powerlet.com/product/powerlet-straight-plug/276
Socket requires 11/16 hole

12V Circuit Breakers
Breaker:  http://www.westmarine.com/buy/blue-sea-systems--push-button-reset-only-thermal-circuit-breakers--P006557607
Boot:  http://www.westmarine.com/buy/blue-sea-systems--boot-reset-button-for-push-button-circuit-breaker-white--6557441
Model # 6557441 | Mfg # 4136 (comes with 2 covers, 1 black and 1 white)

Nuts and Bolts
https://www.boltdepot.com/

*This is what I ordered for the current build that's posted on YouTube.  Moving forward, I'm going to use stainless steel parts and marine grade components.  The part numbers are from boltdepot.com.

Quantity 3 - #14298 - Sex bolts, Combo truss head, Zinc plated steel, 1/4" barrel (#10-24 thread) x 1/2"

Quantity 3 - #2910 - Machine screws, Combo truss head, Zinc plated steel, #10-24 x 4"

Quantity 6 - #15215 - Bonded sealing washers, Zinc plated steel, #10

SOLAR AMMO BOX GENERATOR PROJECT