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got tired of testing flexible panels
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Well after looking at a bunch of flexible panels and testing some that barely put out a third of stated watts I have bought 2 renogy rigid panels (6kg each) which is the same weight as a atem 200w folding. Difference is 190w from these panels and 60w from atem 6kg is light enough to be a portable and I can se...
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No sun
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Victoria, in the forest but decent panel/sun coverage. 800W panels, 210Ah AGM, Victron electronics. Needed to run the generator today for three hours to support a fridge/freezer. Solar has a lot of positives but it is not perfect - do not allow internet forums to convince you otherwise.
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Mike Harding
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Dometic DRS
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Hi All, Does anyone have experience with Dometic DRS system? Considering one of these over a Carafan due cost and no wiring required. Any pros And cons or real experience would be appreciated. Cheers
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Light weight flexible panels
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https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/124058054594?hash=item1ce26fafc2:g:e9oAAOSwk8hhOs-r&frce...
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Renogy Panels
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Thinking about buying 2 Renogy flexible 100 watt panels. Open to comments about these panels from anybody who has used them. Cheers Graz
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Changing to lithium what is required??
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I have been reading van magazines and they are saying that you can fit lith. In place of agm batteries without changing any equip eg solar controller, recharger. Any comments advice please.
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Fridge technology / efficiency
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Hi, I have an old (20+ years) engel 40 litre upright danfross compressor fridge. My question is how much have compressor fridges changed over the last 25 years? Do newer fridges use less power, better cycle times, better insulation etc. to warrant replacement? Th
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Solar panel output
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Don't get carried away by hype or posts about how solar will solve all your problems, it has much merit but has limitations too: 13th May 2022, 3pm, 20km north of Kerang north western Victoria: 4 X 200W freestanding solar panels facing the sun feeding into a Victron MPPT controller producing 60W as the...
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Temporary stop to solar panels charging house batteries
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I want to replace the two 100Ah AGM house batteries in my caravan. I can disconnect the CTEK charger from the batteries, but they would still be charged from 3 roof top solar panels via a 30 amp solar charge controller. I want to stop the panels from charging the batteries before I disconnect them for rep...
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Epever Tracer 40a mppt
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when fitting this controller do I need to input any parameters? We now have 3x140ah lithiums ready to install. TIA BAS
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Victron Solar Panel
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I have two 155W solar panels on my caravan roof and wanted to add another. As I couldnt get one of the same make from the van manufacturer I bought a 175W Victron panel which has very similar specifications. However, Victron do not make solar panels so it will have been rebranded from another manufact...
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Inverter for fridges
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Hi, this is my first post, I have been reading and soaking up information for a while, but now I need some help, I will be leaving in a week or 2 and want to make sure the refrigeration is reliable. I have a Lvyuan DX-GAC1000W, and I have used it on a Chiq 200 litre 2 door fridge, and a Westinghouse freezer, i...
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Inverter position
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We are having sola put in our VW Crafter lwb 35 Where you advise we put a 2000 or 3000 watt inverter, thinking about heat it will make
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Cheap MPPT Recommendations
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Hi All, I was hoping for some recommendations on a 20A to 30A mppt controller for lead acid deep cycle with 2 80w portable panels in series. Currently looking sub $140 at Renogy Li 20 , 30 Tracer AN BN (AN seems to be re-badged at jaycar. ) Kickass Tm. ??? Wondering if the cheap Bluetooth available is wor...
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Where is the best place to parallel identical panels?
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I've recently purchased another panel that is as close in specification as the original as possible. Connecting them in parallel, I'm thinking the best place to do this is just before the controller, using the same cable as before. A friend suggested using those "Y" connector cords but I see issues w...
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Solar panels on pontoon in water catchment
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-01/australias-largest-solar-array-warrnambool-hamilton/101488198
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Inverters
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I have a Trayon slide-on and recently upgraded my batteries with two lithium 100ah set up in series. I keep it all charged with a 250w solar panel. The resultant 200ah of stored power is ample to run the fridge (2.5ah), water pump, diesel hot water and lighting for weeks, but because I do a lot of remote ca...
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Wasted solar when driving - solved
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My 2 Enerdrive 40A MPPT chargers are each connected to their own solar panel string. I did this because the panels are of different vintages/brands and keeping them seperate gives best efficiency. They can be connected as a single string and possibly lose 10-15% of their power but I chose not to. Howe...
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A poor man's battery charger
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From time-to-time most of us who rely upon solar panels and batteries for our energy will experience occasions when the sun doesn't shine for a few days and the batteries are depleting rapidly. If, like me, you also carry a generator you have an option to put some additional charge into the batteries f...
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Questions - solar charging
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Hello everyone, My use for DC power in our caravan is quite low - a couple of LED lights, the TV & very occasionally the pump. I have recently added another 55w solar panel, in theory giving me 110w. Having had the gas struts regassed has certainly assisted in lifting the roof - one reason why I kept th...
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