Solar Power

Jaahn · Jaahn

http://forums.energymatters.com.au/used-wind-solar/to...

KevKim37 · KevKim37

LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERIES in Australia.Lead Crystal® batteries are designed for harsh environments. Working in temperatures above +65°C and down to -40C they can be discharged down to volts and recovered daily without loss of capacity while retaining the ability to recharge twice as fast as tradi...

merv61 · merv61

Hi All This portable power system thing is, spinning me out, can I get all the Expert thoughts on wether Monocrystalline, or polycrystalline is better for Solar panels, is the one shown in the attachment any good, and what are your thoughts on these batteries?

Flower Power · Flower Power

whst do you do with dish washing water or shower water in free camps

Trevor law · Trevor law

Hope some body can help .We need to get solar on the roof of the van I think probably about 450 watts but I will leave it to the experts .What we are asking can anybody recommend a company to supply and instal everything .We are near Gympie Qld at the moment

Peter1059 · Peter1059

Hi Guys How do you clean your solar cells clean when you are on the road, at home I use a ladder etc and it's not a problem. Next year we are planning a 6 week trip and would like your wisdom. Many thanks Peter

HarryG · HarryG

The Story I have 600w solar panels, 3x120amp AGM batteries, a 40amp DC to DC Controller (Redarc), a 25amp Projector Battery Charger, a battery monitor inside the van, and the van has heavy duty wiring. I run a 215 Waco Compressor Fridge, a 60 Engel Freezer, a Sleep Apnea Machine, plus I charge a laptop,...

mjt57 · mjt57

In Ray's Outdoors they have this solar panel setup which folds up into a suitcase type arrangement. Each panel has its wiring coming out of it and into what looks like a junction box, then from there into what I presume is a voltage controller, then output to 2 clamps (like jumper leads). In their case th...

kazza58 · kazza58

I would like some help with getting the right size solar panel for my caravan.. .I will be travelling for Two years if not more and want to know what would be my best options... Cooking mainly by gas and out doors...I have a reverse cycle air conditioner which will be used only when Really needed also a sm...

gooba53 · gooba53

I have a 30 amp regulator what is the most wattage I can do in solar panels please? Thanks Stuart

beehive · beehive

Hello ,I am the owner of a Bailey Orion 2013 Model.A couple of weeks ago I took my van to have new tyres fitted,the driver crashed the back end of my van while towing it into the driveway of the workshop.The damage cost$900.00.Does anyone know of a way to stop this and could you tell me if anyone has had a de...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

i have the original solar setup input, and the dc to dc charger if I want to add more pannels than either of there regulators can handle can I add yet another input from more panels ? Wondering Woody

didi · didi

Hi. Just want some basic ideas everyone, as I only have a basic brain lol. Have had portable 120w solar panel for 5mths. But I was sure when I started it would charge to 13+ on voltmeter. Now only seems to be getting to 12.7. I run a small waeco 80ltre fridge. day and night. Do other things like play 2hr DVD at...

Plendo · Plendo

How much solar should you have ?This is a question I often see asked here, and it is a difficult question to answer, there are a number of key factors affecting the answer. First how much power do you plan to use, then also how much power can you store in your battery.In the following I will try to provide a h...

gemmybob · gemmybob

Hi all, Ive checked the forum and cant find mention of this, but if its been done before, my apologies in advance. I was looking for advice regarding the MPPT Controllers available on E bay, I read somewhere that some controllers offered for sale there were not MPPT, but that they are actually the PWM ty...

windy · windy

Any ideas why the 2 solar controllers and an independant volt meter read 14v +, but the hydrometer reads 12.00 in the red and telling me to recharge

Spydermann · Spydermann

Purchased a solar panel with controller. Controller rated voltage is 12VDC / 24VDC but operating voltage is 8V. Now this is not enough to actually charge my van battery as it seems to be protected by a 12V controller as all I can hear is click-click-click........ from the controller and my 12V LED ligh...

SuzieQ52 · SuzieQ52

Our Evolution Luxliner is coming to us with 2 x 150 watt solar panels and two batteries, question being what size inverter can we have professionally fitted and what sort of 240 volt wattage will it it power.

moblet · moblet

A question for our electrical experts: The Story I have a solar charge controller permanently connected to my starter battery and use a solar panel, usually of 80W, to top up the battery when not driving frequently. (It was also fitted to allow me to run accessories for extended periods while parked,...

franstev · franstev

Hi when I am charging battery from solar can I still have my 12v fridge running, it is connected to battery not the load terminals on charge controller, or do I have to disconnect it, charge battery and then turn it back on, my solar is a portable kit, thanks in advance.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Cheap panels ideal for portable use ! (Preview) http://forums.energymatters.com.au/used-wind-solar/to...	Jaahn	0	876	10:51 AM Nov 4, 2015 by Jaahn
	Lead Crystal Batteries (Preview) LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERIES in Australia.Lead Crystal® batteries are designed for harsh environments. Working in temperatures above +65°C and down to -40C they can be discharged down to volts and recovered daily without loss of capacity while retaining the ability to recharge twice as fast as tradi...	KevKim37	8	7816	07:04 PM Sep 7, 2019 by Baz421
	Which solar panel and batteries (Preview) Hi All This portable power system thing is, spinning me out, can I get all the Expert thoughts on wether Monocrystalline, or polycrystalline is better for Solar panels, is the one shown in the attachment any good, and what are your thoughts on these batteries?	merv61	12	1728	03:56 AM Dec 10, 2015 by Aus-Kiwi
	Grey water (Preview) whst do you do with dish washing water or shower water in free camps	Flower Power	2	1120	06:36 PM Sep 29, 2015 by Sheba
	Solar installation company (Preview) Hope some body can help .We need to get solar on the roof of the van I think probably about 450 watts but I will leave it to the experts .What we are asking can anybody recommend a company to supply and instal everything .We are near Gympie Qld at the moment	Trevor law	2	930	02:36 PM Oct 3, 2015 by Trevor law
	Cleaning Solar Cells (Preview) Hi Guys How do you clean your solar cells clean when you are on the road, at home I use a ladder etc and it's not a problem. Next year we are planning a 6 week trip and would like your wisdom. Many thanks Peter	Peter1059	13	1407	05:34 PM Jan 13, 2016 by Peter1059
	SOLAR POWER (Preview) The Story I have 600w solar panels, 3x120amp AGM batteries, a 40amp DC to DC Controller (Redarc), a 25amp Projector Battery Charger, a battery monitor inside the van, and the van has heavy duty wiring. I run a 215 Waco Compressor Fridge, a 60 Engel Freezer, a Sleep Apnea Machine, plus I charge a laptop,...	HarryG	9	2126	10:19 PM Oct 6, 2015 by HarryG
	Adding on Panels to an existing Array (Preview) In Ray's Outdoors they have this solar panel setup which folds up into a suitcase type arrangement. Each panel has its wiring coming out of it and into what looks like a junction box, then from there into what I presume is a voltage controller, then output to 2 clamps (like jumper leads). In their case th...	mjt57	4	1438	11:53 PM Nov 17, 2015 by PeterD
	Solar Panels (Preview) I would like some help with getting the right size solar panel for my caravan.. .I will be travelling for Two years if not more and want to know what would be my best options... Cooking mainly by gas and out doors...I have a reverse cycle air conditioner which will be used only when Really needed also a sm...	kazza58	3	1240	12:56 AM Sep 25, 2015 by SnowT
	wattage? (Preview) I have a 30 amp regulator what is the most wattage I can do in solar panels please? Thanks Stuart	gooba53	6	1167	11:09 PM Sep 25, 2015 by oldtrack123
	device to stop low van from hitting the ground (Preview) Hello ,I am the owner of a Bailey Orion 2013 Model.A couple of weeks ago I took my van to have new tyres fitted,the driver crashed the back end of my van while towing it into the driveway of the workshop.The damage cost$900.00.Does anyone know of a way to stop this and could you tell me if anyone has had a de...	beehive	3	1084	12:17 PM Aug 11, 2015 by PeterD
	How many solar inputs can one put into the one battery (Preview) i have the original solar setup input, and the dc to dc charger if I want to add more pannels than either of there regulators can handle can I add yet another input from more panels ? Wondering Woody	Woody n Sue	12	1860	11:36 PM Aug 17, 2015 by Grego
	what should voltmetre show (Preview) Hi. Just want some basic ideas everyone, as I only have a basic brain lol. Have had portable 120w solar panel for 5mths. But I was sure when I started it would charge to 13+ on voltmeter. Now only seems to be getting to 12.7. I run a small waeco 80ltre fridge. day and night. Do other things like play 2hr DVD at...	didi	3	1377	07:25 AM Aug 16, 2015 by dogbox
	Now how much solar do we need? (Preview) How much solar should you have ?This is a question I often see asked here, and it is a difficult question to answer, there are a number of key factors affecting the answer. First how much power do you plan to use, then also how much power can you store in your battery.In the following I will try to provide a h...	Plendo	8	1685	01:16 AM Sep 25, 2015 by SnowT
	MPPT Controllers on E bay (Preview) Hi all, Ive checked the forum and cant find mention of this, but if its been done before, my apologies in advance. I was looking for advice regarding the MPPT Controllers available on E bay, I read somewhere that some controllers offered for sale there were not MPPT, but that they are actually the PWM ty...	gemmybob	8	1751	09:54 PM Aug 6, 2015 by Jaahn
	batterey charging (Preview) Any ideas why the 2 solar controllers and an independant volt meter read 14v +, but the hydrometer reads 12.00 in the red and telling me to recharge	windy	3	1231	11:53 AM Jul 14, 2015 by Phil C
	Rated Voltage vs Operating Voltage (Preview) Purchased a solar panel with controller. Controller rated voltage is 12VDC / 24VDC but operating voltage is 8V. Now this is not enough to actually charge my van battery as it seems to be protected by a 12V controller as all I can hear is click-click-click........ from the controller and my 12V LED ligh...	Spydermann	4	1365	08:06 PM Jul 16, 2015 by Cruising Cruze
	Size of the Inverter Needed (Preview) Our Evolution Luxliner is coming to us with 2 x 150 watt solar panels and two batteries, question being what size inverter can we have professionally fitted and what sort of 240 volt wattage will it it power.	SuzieQ52	7	2343	09:27 AM Aug 16, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Can I place a relay in parallel with a solar charge controller? (Preview) A question for our electrical experts: The Story I have a solar charge controller permanently connected to my starter battery and use a solar panel, usually of 80W, to top up the battery when not driving frequently. (It was also fitted to allow me to run accessories for extended periods while parked,...	moblet	2	1281	08:38 AM Jul 4, 2015 by Plendo
	charging battery (Preview) Hi when I am charging battery from solar can I still have my 12v fridge running, it is connected to battery not the load terminals on charge controller, or do I have to disconnect it, charge battery and then turn it back on, my solar is a portable kit, thanks in advance.	franstev	3	1101	11:00 AM Jul 7, 2015 by franstev
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