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Pwm vs Mppt
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Australia direct 4wd drive and camping everything 12 volt related, I just watched a little vid on this site called, PWM vs MPPT charge controllers educational video,but. I cant post the link if anyone can find it and post it here I think it would be a very good thing thanks ....
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Solar Panel ratings
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Can someone explain please with solar panel ratings, what is the difference between open-circuit voltage and max power voltage, and also max power and max power current? Joe
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Solar Panel dimensions
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Looking to buy a 200watt solar panel I see about 3 different dimensions for 200watt panels 1476 x 670 x 35 1430 x 680 x35 1580 x 803 x 30 Can you explain the different dimensions? Laurie
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Solar ???????
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Hi guys new here and would like some help please .Ok here we go I have 300watts of solar panels on the roof of my van feeding 2x120amp agm batteries with a 30amp tps 1230 pwm controller that gets very hot to touch is this ok or should I purchase a new one with higher amps also what is a good brand to buy ???? Also...
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PROTECTING SOLAR PANELS FROM WEATHER
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Morning all, I tend not to hang out in places with really bad weather that produces hail stones but yes, they can happen anywhere really. I am currently in south west gippsland for winter and got thinking about hail stones hitting the solar panels on the roof of the aluminium teepee, after a big storm we...
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RV suitable??
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https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200W-12V-Mono-Solar-Panel-Caravan-Home-Off-Gird-Battery-Charging-Power/152971033944?epid=26007002653&hash=item239dc8bd58:g:ulEAAOSwnVZaxI9b
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150w folding flexible solar panels
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https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150W-Flexible-Folding-Solar-Panel-Kit-Mono-Caravan-Camping-12V-Battery-Charging/253572406777?hash=item3b0a17ddf9:g:KeoAAOSwkyNa2VwN
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Too much solar?
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I have a 70ltr 12v Evakool Fridge/freezer running 24/7 through a 130amp deep cycle battery. During this hot summer months in NW NSW the 200w solar panel charging the battery was only just keeping up the charge. Cause the hotter the temp. The less efficient the panel worked. So I went and put another 220...
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Solar Panel Connection To 'Van.
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Is it feasible to connect a portable solar panel to the van by using the battery pin in the 7/12 pin plug? Are there any problems in doing it this way? Keith.
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Are these any good , opinions please
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https://www.vicoffroad.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/1382/category/159/?utm_source=Vicoffroad+Pty+Ltd+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f6cd7d722e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018...
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ALDI 160 Watt Folding Panel Query.
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Hi, I am totally clueless about solar and just bought the 160 Watt folding panels from ALDI. It has a MODEL: GP15A Solar Charge Controller. PWM Platinum Series 15A Regulator. Does anyone know if this thing is waterproof? In an older forum somebody said they are Velcroed on. But I am not too sure abou...
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Solar panels required
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Hi all, I currently have 2 x 100 amp AGM batteries and a single 160 watt portable panel. We run a Waeco CFX fridge led lights and need to recharge phones, cameras, tablets and PCs, and Im trying to figure out if we need more or larger panels and would appreciate any advice in this area?
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Solar controller limit..
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Does a solar controller limit/clip the current to the battery when the current reaches then goes past the controllers advertised level, eg Morningstar pro star 15? Aussie Paul.
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SOLAR REGULATOR
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How, everyone, Please be gentle. I am changing from a 30a regulator to 40a. Should I go MPPT or PWM and why. Edit. .. I have 3X150W panels on teepee roof. 2x110AH Batteries. -- Edited by Dougwe on Tuesday 13th of March 2018 03:14:01 AM
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Output of solar panel variance
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My new panel appears to have fried my dual battery controller, well the controller certainly fried, yet to be confirmed why. Today TJM replaced unit with a larger input of 33 volts. However it then triggered a low voltage input signal. Panel was putting out 22-24volts open circuit, but when connecte...
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240 to 12v transformer ?
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Is anyone using transformer to run 12v when batteries are low ? It seems the chargers out there are not rated high enough or very expensive ?? I have 40 amp charger but supplies 18 to 22 amps on 300 AH battery pack . I assume its the regulator reducing charge ? seems these regs are designed for single car...
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Mounted the Solar Panel
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Finally got the 130watt panel between the roof racks. Abandonded the full tray idea and just used 3mm end plates, at a slight angle to assist with moisture runoff.
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Please help me with my solar woes
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Hi everyone. Im having a few issues with my solar system and am hoping to get some advice. I have a 22 Roadstar offroad with a Waeco fridge (70w per hour), a television (24w per hour), led lights, and water pump. I have two 123w solar panels in parallel with an mppt controller (now broken and needing to be r...
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join in parrell
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will both of these joinings have the same effect? ie 2 X 100 Watt solar panels join solar together then to battery or can I splice battery line to one panel then use Anderson to connect panels. -- Edited by peter_s on Monday 12th of February 2018 12:50:20 PM -- Edited by peter_s on Monday 12th of Febr...
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Solar controller problem
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so I know this subject has been done to death and I will start looking through all the posts shortly but we are out camping now for the first time we have been using suea CPAP now I dont think this has anything to do with the problem other than that it is jawing mor power overnight than just the fridge which is...
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