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Truma Gas heater
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I had installed a yr ago heater , thought it was ok , now iam getting error messages E2 & E16 . I turned off and re started went ok then message E16 . Anyone getting problems like this? I would like to know.
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portable solar and mppt
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currently have a 160w folding solar panel that connects to my 130ah agm battery. have purchased (and awaiting delivery) of a mppt controller to replave the pwm that is currently on the panels. question is, currently the panels wired in parallel into the pwm. should i be changing this to have the panel...
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Lithium battery teardown examples
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Examples of what one may find if they open up a lithium battery. Good, bad & not even heavy enough for a door stop! Victron Some examples at the other end of the spectrum: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ImF1S730bFM https://youtu.be/-gH_ZRqHYtk
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Whenarewethere
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Choice between Powertech vs Kings solar panels
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Need help I am going around in circles trying to decide what portable solar system is better or realistic. My choice is between a Powertech 160W with a PWM controller at $280 (Jaycar) or a Kings 160W with a MPPT controller at $180 (Ebay). It is the difference in price that confuses me and knowing that Kin...
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aastek
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Inverter working - no 240v to van
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No techie here and asking for some help but please help in Solar 101 language. I have just put in three new AGM 105ah batteries. These are fed by 600w solar. I have a 1500w inverter. Batteries are powering the fridge beautifully and all 12v lights are fine. However, when I switch the inverter on, the...
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finleygal
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My experience with LifePo4 Batteries
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Hi all, I just thought I would post my limited experience with lithium batteries and solar panels etc. Caravan is a 2016 so called "off road" model with a large compressor fridge. Originally, I had the "standard" 2 x 120ah AGM batteries with 2 x 120W roof mounted solar panels. A couple of years ago I chan...
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woofta and precious
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Cryptocurrency mining with free solar power
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Has anyone considered cryptocurrency mining with their free solar energy to supplement their income?
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dorian
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Shelf above bed in an essential
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Hi all, has anybody removed the shelf above bed in an essential? Any help would be greatly accepted.
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Burgo1
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Fridge and radio
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Has anybody body had an issue with radio on am and when fridge opens volume drops ?
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Burgo1
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Looking at rev cycle air con on solar
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Hi, I saw a post about requiring 1.4KW of solar to run a split system reverse cycle air con. After collecting my bus (1988 Hino Rainbow R145A), and driving home through a Victorian heat wave (only mid 30s) I KNOW i need an aircon. There is no existing roof vent, as I first thought. However there is existin...
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Susie Burke
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Teksolar new company
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Good morning, Looking to get a large system to run r/c This is a new brand, out of Dubai. Wondering if anyone has used or has ocmment Thanks Susie
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Susie Burke
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What Flexible Panel?
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Given the wealth of knowledge in this place, what flexible panels should I be using on a slightly curved fiber glass roof and any tips for installation (heat) would be a appreciated. Thanks
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Weven
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Solar power
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I removed the cover from my Macquarie Retreat 4 days ago after it had been on for 9 months, the Finscan panel displayed the word STARTING straight away, the van has been stood in bright sunlight for 4 days and still has no power , there is no 240 v power where the van is stored, the word STARTING has now disap...
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imner
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Solar not always charging
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Hi Everyone, I have noticed on certain days when there is clear blue sky and the temp is around ~33 or so that our solar panels do not input charge even though we may be down to perhaps 70% SOC. Has anyone else had this problem? The system is 2 x 150w panels and Enerdrive electrics. Cheers RichardK
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RichardK
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It is interesting about diodes or dont bother
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After receiving great information about what type diodes to fit to more than one solar panel. I Thankyou. HOWEVER , after reading extra articles and trying to understand about fitting extra solar panels (ie: adding extra power generation) in this esteemed magazine. I can not find any comments ab...
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jeepnudger
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Size of solar panel required to run an average 40 lt 12 volt fridge/freezer?
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I haven't got the F/F yet, but it will be about 40 lts. I have heard that a solar panel on it's own can run a fridge during the day depending on amps per hour required to run fridge, so is it possible just to use a solar panel on it's own to power a fridge during the day?. I have a Finch 3 way 41 lt to use instead...
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Bicyclecamper
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Kogan solar panels
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https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/yestobuy-solraiser-fixed-solar-panel-sp-d-s-250-bk/
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dorian
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schottky diode only 2 connecting pins
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How do I work out which pin is anode as there is no marking and does cathode become the connection to the solar panel and other lead goes solar controller? These diodes I bought from jaycar are flat 2pinsand with metal back plate I presume to dissapate any heat.
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jeepnudger
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Schottky Diode When to fit
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Advice please when do I need to fit these diodes and why.
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jeepnudger
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solar regulator PWM
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I was not getting any output from solar panels at solar controller, on opening junction box on roof of van, I found connections were corroded. cut and soldered joints and coated in silicon . Now regulator is charging batteries. i have a power tech PWM 12/24v 30a charge controller ( model 3754. ) checki...
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