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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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2x 250 watt panels, in planning stage
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https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07TSH637N/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_L-6YFbQHP9WGV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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Fitting extra panel
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My van currently has a 140 w panel fitted since the van was new, I am adding a 200 w panel in parallel and changing controller to Victron MPPT 30 amp. The supplier of new 200w panel says it has blocking diodes so just wire it in, I don't have any info on the 140 w panel as I would have to break the silicon/ sealan...
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Are panels working
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Further to my earlier questions. I bought a POWERTECH digital 200amp DC power Meter with 60v max , and have connected up a amp/voltmeter in line to regulator from Solar panels (source) it is reading 13.4 v but no amps reading. Meter is connected so source end is connected to leads coming from panels AND...
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SOLAR PANELS provide mostly Amps to Charge Battery ??
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I have 4 QUESTIONS advice please>>>>> 1} I have setup 2 -- 120w panels in parallel, connected to solar regulator , what should voltage and amps coming from panels be ?? 2} I have 2 -- 140ah deep cycle batteries in parallel requiring charging, what is required charging values in am...
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Connecting Source and Load to battery bank
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I have 2 x 100AGM in my battery bank. Should I connect source and load to the same diagonals or to opposite diagonals? For the sake of this question source is solar input or mains battery charger and load is house load and/or inverter. I've read a few threads on RV, boating and solar forums and some say on...
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All of SA powered by solar panels
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All of South Australia's power comes from solar panels in world first for major jurisdiction:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-25/all-sa-power-from-solar-for-first-time/12810366For just over an hour on Sunday, October 11, 100 per cent of energy demand was prov...
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Domestic panels v RV panels
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Tell me why you can't take 20 year old panels off a house and use them on a RV. It's a hypothetical question. What are the technical issues?
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bgt
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Perovskites
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https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/14/energy/solar-energy-perovskites-spc-intl/index.html
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dorian
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An Australian Hydrogen Future - Part 2
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https://richardsonpost.com/david-archibald/18362/hydrogen-will-not-drive-the-economy/
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Dick0
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Digital tube switch on folding panels.
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G'day all. I have just purchased a 250w folding solar panel kit and on the XTM regulator there is a Digital tube and a key. I have searched the net and found reference to it but do not understand anything about it. Could you guy's explain to me what it is for , in laymen's terms and how do I set it ( on/off)????...
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Bobnalong
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Sunmaxx 300Watt Solar blanket
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G'day everyone, I ordered one of these Sunmaxx solar blankets (see below) to boost the power going into a couple of 110AH batteries. Currently only have the one 170Watt roof mounted panel. Anyway the panel arrived a couple of days ago and I had a go at hooking it up to the van, utilising the the second sol...
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Tyres >what’s your recommendations ??
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Geday. Hope youre all well .Have not long done the gib and the BFGs are looking ordinary. Running 17s on a 100 series TD wagon . 2 rears are sleeved but with 60% still . What are your recommendations re tyres . I have heard the BFGs arent what they used to be .. any feedback on recent experiences appreciated...
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Solar panel wattage VS size, discussion !
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Hi Helping a fellow member here, I had suggested some 24V 200W panels from a good supplier previous used. However I was looking at some alternative size panels to fit around some items, AC, vents etc on a van roof, and thought I might get some wider, shorter ones for an easier fit. I broused Ebay and loo...
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250AH AGM Battery
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https://electronsupply.com/12v-250ah-agm-rechargeable-sealed-lead-acid-battery-deep-cycle-dual-fridge-solar/
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Dick0
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Solar requirements to add portable 12v/240v 20l fridge/freezer To rig
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Im thinking of adding a 20l fridge/freezer to supplement my inbuilt 12v/240v compressor fridge in my Sprinter RV. My power source is mainly solar - 2 x 80 fixed panels on my roof and a 120 portable blanket - or 240v when available. I have one house battery. Im thinking this wouldnt be adequate to run...
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Solar power requirement to add a portable Fridge/freezer to my rig
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Im thinking of adding a 20l fridge/freezer to supplement my inbuilt 12v/240v compressor fridge in my Sprinter RV. My power source is mainly solar - 2 x 80 fixed panels on my roof and a 120 portable blanket - or 240v when available. I have one house battery. Im thinking this wouldnt be adequate to run...
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Seven days camping off the grid, batteries slowly winding down.
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450 Watts of solar flat mounted, 2 x 120 AH batteries, and the system wired in series to an MPPT controller. Sun lower on the horizon, days beautiful and sunny, and a compressor fridge helping its self to the battery power, plus charging all of our gadget's. So still not enough capacity in either panels...
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iana
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Exhaust Soot
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Ive made myself a copy of a Rock Tamer, obviously not as pretty as the real deal, and have it fitted to my 200 series Landcruiser. Ive cut a hole opposite my downwards facing exhaust pipe and have the mudflap angled at approx 30 degrees. When pulling our 22.5ft van the exhaust soot is blowing back onto the...
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An Australian Hydrogen Future.
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Hydrogen has been dubbed the fuel of the future. Australia must immediately prepare for a hydrogen revolution to win the global race to secure lucrative Asian export contracts. These words were spoken last year by the PM as the Morrison government pledged to be a major player in this burgeoning indu...
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