npc Solar: Training tools

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Training Box with modules
npc Solar Training Box with 1:36 scale model PV modules

The npc Solar Training Box is a basswood box with a hinged lid
that has 1:36 scale rafters depicted on the laminated top and bottom surfaces.
Those surfaces are backed with metal sheets, in order to attach
the magnetic scale model PV modules that are included. The top surface shows rafters
spaced 24" on center and the bottom has rafters with 18" spacing.

The box can be used to plan rafter mounting points on rail based solar systems
that require attachment with lag bolts into rafters, such as QuickmountPV's
classic comp mount, and also rail-free racking systems.

Twelve 1:36 scale model 60-cell black-on-black PV modules are included.
These are made from black acrylic with laser etched squares indicating the cells
and have magnetic backing for use with the training box.

Extra sets of 12 modules are available separately (see below).

Size approx. 9 1/16" x 11 15/16" x 3 3/8"

Price $59.95

Our price: $59.95 + $11.95 shipping
Total: $71.90
Set of twelve model 60-cell modules Set of twelve 1:36 scale model 60-cell modules

Twelve 1:36 scale model 60-cell black-on-black PV modules with magnetic backing
for use with the npc Solar training box.

These are made from black acrylic with laser etched squares indicating the cells
and have magnetic backing for use with the training box.

The model modules can be used to illustrate different PV system layouts
in the classroom or in customer presentations.

Size approx. 1.1" x 1.8"

Price $9.95

Our price: $9.95 + $2.95 shipping
Total: $12.90
npc Solar Sundial npc Solar DIY Sundial

The npc Solar DIY sundial is a laser-etched depiction of the points of the compass
made from 12mm thick sanded plywood.

The sundial is marked with the following compass points:
N, S, E, W, NE, SE, SW, NW, NNE, ENE, ESE, SSE, SSW, WSW, WNW and NNW.
It also shows 10 degree incremental angles for the full 360 degrees.
It is also marked with "EQUINOX" and also the position of "SUMMER SOLSTICE" and "WINTER SOLSTICE"
for our home location of CA 94070.

For classroom use, holes can be drilled at the locations marked (or as appropriate
for your location) and a wire inserted so as to run from side to side and show the
path of the sun, bending the wire to indicate the change in altitude of the sun
for the time of year. One other possibility it to add a yellow ball on the wire to
illustrate the point.

This tool can be used to illustrate the path of the sun at summer and winter solstice,
or equinox, the difference between magnetic and solar south, the varying altitude of the sun
during the year (with the addition of the wire described above) and adding a simple
model house can be useful for discussing PV module orientation in a classroom or
sales context.

Size approx. 14 7/8" x 14 7/8"

Price $34.95

Our price: $34.95 + $12.95 shipping
Total: $47.90