Solar Power

goldenyears · goldenyears

Lead Crystal Batteries can be discharged deeper & recover to full rated capacity over & over!Compared to lead acid, lead gel and AGM batteries Lead Crystal batteries can be discharged deeper, cycled more often (even in extreme temperatures) and have a longer service life. Lead Crystal b...

Hitting the road · Hitting the road

G'day all, I am a newbie here as well. Just a general question of the techy type people here, I've just bought a s/h Jayco Journey Outback...lucky me some will say...It has the standard electrical syhstem fitted, the house battery as usual is a basic 100amp AGM, the charging system is through jayco's B...

Long Weekend · Long Weekend

I thought I had posted this a while ago but it seems that it disappeared. I think it was because I didn't start a new topic. There are several sites in America covering a new(?) concept of having solar cells on the van awning. Called XPanse Solar Awnings the awning is simply rolled out and with the whole aw...

Nomad2019 · Nomad2019

Am researching the purchase of a solar blanket to supplement the 2x150w panels on the roof of my caravan as the current situation means I run out of power after say three days off grid. Any information would be very much appreciated as I understand it's not as easy as taking the blanket out of the box and p...

jpd1009 · jpd1009

Hi, I have a 250w panel with integrated mttp controller. I am about to fit a DC-DC charger near the battries that also has a dedicated mppt solar input. Optiona are... 1. Ignore the mppt on the DC-DC charger and keep using the solar panel untouched into the DC input to the battery. 2. De-commission the mp...

Chrisrich · Chrisrich

Jayco 2005 poptop has a battery installed under a bed, and are looking at folding portable solar blanket connected via anderson plug on drawbar to charge when 240 mains power not availableWould I need a controller/ regulator of any kind or does Jayco have some sort of management system ? I have no ide...

Sarge9 · Sarge9

My understanding is the solar controller needs to be as close to the battery as possible, do I have this right and what sort of loss are we talking. Scenario is: Daughters Jayco poptop has a battery installed near the drivers side wheel arch under a bed, they are considering folding portable solar pane...

Cliff Wilson - Sooty · Cliff Wilson - Sooty

Good afternoon all, I'm looking at buying a generator for my motorhome. While surfing the net I came across the Bluetti AC200P solar generator. I was just wondering if anybody has had a good look at this system. I found two reviews on Youtube about this unit. 1 - Best in-car/4WD portable battery power...

VK2FJW · VK2FJW

I was ripped off and paid $44,500 for a Snowy River SR18 that had a 240 volt fire in the walls, it had a BMPRO 30-35 so thinking I had a good van I purchased a BMPRO BatteryPlus35-II-HA and 4 new 160 amp solar panels and 4 100 amp lithium batteries. I can't find another van in my price range max. $40,000 with BM...

geraldine-ann · geraldine-ann

I have joined this site with a specific goal in mind - to warn all to stay away from Outbax camping - unless you want to buy a cheap import with a PWM controller that does not have a proper heat sink and might easily cause a fire (instead of the MPPT controller they are advertised as having.) They are also su...

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

G'day people, I'm looking at upgrading the ET 55w panel on my pop-top & going to a larger panel. That is if I can get three of the four mounting feet off the roof without doing any damage. Output power is not a major consideration as our power needs are low, however weight is - I'm not getting any younge...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

Recent threads got me thinking about solar panel directions and angles so I've done a little research and this is a good site for data: Solar panel angles calculator The calculator allows country and town selection and will calculate optimum panel angle for each month or the year. *NB* the angle it ca...

iana · iana

The system on our van is 3 x 145w solar panels coupled into a GSL mppt 60 amp regulator. I have wired the system up so that there is a removable jumper connection, made up of Anderson plugs. The reason I did this is two fold, one to easily disconnect the solar panels before working on the batteries, and to en...

RobDor · RobDor

My current setup is 300watt solar panels and 200AH (2 x 100AH) Lithium Batteries. Based on some testing over past week, the batteries will deplete after about a week because it doesn't get enough charge during the daylight hours to sustain the power draw (mainly fridge running 24/7). Fridge will dra...

peatop · peatop

Hi everyone, I thought I would start a new thread about batteries or more to the point brands, to date the only Lithium batteries I've had anything to do with are 18650's and my 17.5Ah kayak battery which I use a dedicated Lithium charger to charge both types, I've been searching the net for information...

Tailor · Tailor

Hi, Recently installed lithium batteries in our van using a victron 100/30 blue solar controller and victron blue battery charger. Reason for using Victron, other than their good reputation, was the blue tooth facilities available with my iphone. So far. so good, both systems are working OK. howe...

Eremita · Eremita

G'day everybody! Would someone know a good electrician in Sydney or around, capable of re-doing a not so well done job on a Ford TRansit? Thank you for any referral.

Weven · Weven

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

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-21/australian-start-up-creates-world-s-most-efficient-solar-cell/100476152

Collo · Collo

Our van has been in storage for the last two years. The invertor was accidentally left on and now the batteries have zero charge. I had the power connected all day, but no sign of any charging. Are they dead? Gel batteries about seven years old, hardly used. Collo.

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	why ...... lead crystal batteries (Preview) Lead Crystal Batteries can be discharged deeper & recover to full rated capacity over & over!Compared to lead acid, lead gel and AGM batteries Lead Crystal batteries can be discharged deeper, cycled more often (even in extreme temperatures) and have a longer service life. Lead Crystal b...	goldenyears	4	1449	02:17 AM May 16, 2022 by dorian
	Additional solar panel input question... (Preview) G'day all, I am a newbie here as well. Just a general question of the techy type people here, I've just bought a s/h Jayco Journey Outback...lucky me some will say...It has the standard electrical syhstem fitted, the house battery as usual is a basic 100amp AGM, the charging system is through jayco's B...	Hitting the road	7	1898	12:44 PM May 9, 2022 by TimTim
	Solar Awnings (Preview) I thought I had posted this a while ago but it seems that it disappeared. I think it was because I didn't start a new topic. There are several sites in America covering a new(?) concept of having solar cells on the van awning. Called XPanse Solar Awnings the awning is simply rolled out and with the whole aw...	Long Weekend	1	1674	07:35 AM May 9, 2022 by dorian
	Purchasing a solar blanket (not panels) for my caravan (Preview) Am researching the purchase of a solar blanket to supplement the 2x150w panels on the roof of my caravan as the current situation means I run out of power after say three days off grid. Any information would be very much appreciated as I understand it's not as easy as taking the blanket out of the box and p...	Nomad2019	5	1518	06:02 PM Apr 28, 2022 by TimTim
	Multiple MTTP controller conundrum (Preview) Hi, I have a 250w panel with integrated mttp controller. I am about to fit a DC-DC charger near the battries that also has a dedicated mppt solar input. Optiona are... 1. Ignore the mppt on the DC-DC charger and keep using the solar panel untouched into the DC input to the battery. 2. De-commission the mp...	jpd1009	7	1368	08:05 PM Mar 8, 2022 by Hylife
	Solar blanket (Preview) Jayco 2005 poptop has a battery installed under a bed, and are looking at folding portable solar blanket connected via anderson plug on drawbar to charge when 240 mains power not availableWould I need a controller/ regulator of any kind or does Jayco have some sort of management system ? I have no ide...	Chrisrich	9	2034	09:29 PM Feb 25, 2022 by Hylife
	solar controller where to install (Preview) My understanding is the solar controller needs to be as close to the battery as possible, do I have this right and what sort of loss are we talking. Scenario is: Daughters Jayco poptop has a battery installed near the drivers side wheel arch under a bed, they are considering folding portable solar pane...	Sarge9	7	1724	10:05 PM Feb 23, 2022 by Hylife
	Bluetti AC200p Solar Generator - 2000w (Preview) Good afternoon all, I'm looking at buying a generator for my motorhome. While surfing the net I came across the Bluetti AC200P solar generator. I was just wondering if anybody has had a good look at this system. I found two reviews on Youtube about this unit. 1 - Best in-car/4WD portable battery power...	Cliff Wilson - Sooty	19	2561	02:20 PM Feb 22, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	Installing a stand alone system in a caravan? HELP NEEDED (Preview) I was ripped off and paid $44,500 for a Snowy River SR18 that had a 240 volt fire in the walls, it had a BMPRO 30-35 so thinking I had a good van I purchased a BMPRO BatteryPlus35-II-HA and 4 new 160 amp solar panels and 4 100 amp lithium batteries. I can't find another van in my price range max. $40,000 with BM...	VK2FJW	10	2278	04:17 PM Jan 13, 2022 by VK2FJW
	Stay away from Outbax Camping Solar Panels ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have joined this site with a specific goal in mind - to warn all to stay away from Outbax camping - unless you want to buy a cheap import with a PWM controller that does not have a proper heat sink and might easily cause a fire (instead of the MPPT controller they are advertised as having.) They are also su...	geraldine-ann	32	14075	10:22 AM Jan 7, 2022 by Dick0
	What panels do the experts here use? Good or cheap? (Preview) G'day people, I'm looking at upgrading the ET 55w panel on my pop-top & going to a larger panel. That is if I can get three of the four mounting feet off the roof without doing any damage. Output power is not a major consideration as our power needs are low, however weight is - I'm not getting any younge...	Warren-Pat_01	21	3953	05:08 PM Dec 16, 2021 by Izabarack
	Solar panel angle (Preview) Recent threads got me thinking about solar panel directions and angles so I've done a little research and this is a good site for data: Solar panel angles calculator The calculator allows country and town selection and will calculate optimum panel angle for each month or the year. NB the angle it ca...	Mike Harding	14	2607	09:24 PM Dec 9, 2021 by Tony LEE
	Series circuit and adding an extra portable panel. (Preview) The system on our van is 3 x 145w solar panels coupled into a GSL mppt 60 amp regulator. I have wired the system up so that there is a removable jumper connection, made up of Anderson plugs. The reason I did this is two fold, one to easily disconnect the solar panels before working on the batteries, and to en...	iana	20	1658	12:58 PM Nov 17, 2021 by yobarr
	Can I boost my battery charging with portable solar panel when required ? (Preview) My current setup is 300watt solar panels and 200AH (2 x 100AH) Lithium Batteries. Based on some testing over past week, the batteries will deplete after about a week because it doesn't get enough charge during the daylight hours to sustain the power draw (mainly fridge running 24/7). Fridge will dra...	RobDor	13	2184	01:07 AM Nov 16, 2021 by peatop
	Lithium batteries ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone, I thought I would start a new thread about batteries or more to the point brands, to date the only Lithium batteries I've had anything to do with are 18650's and my 17.5Ah kayak battery which I use a dedicated Lithium charger to charge both types, I've been searching the net for information...	peatop	32	5326	12:25 AM Nov 16, 2021 by peatop
	Lithium battery bank with victron blue solar controller and victron blue charger (Preview) Hi, Recently installed lithium batteries in our van using a victron 100/30 blue solar controller and victron blue battery charger. Reason for using Victron, other than their good reputation, was the blue tooth facilities available with my iphone. So far. so good, both systems are working OK. howe...	Tailor	3	1386	03:40 PM Oct 23, 2021 by Tailor
	Electrician in Sydney - or arround. Electrician solar panel (Preview) G'day everybody! Would someone know a good electrician in Sydney or around, capable of re-doing a not so well done job on a Ford TRansit? Thank you for any referral.	Eremita	0	1004	01:00 PM Oct 19, 2021 by Eremita
	What Flexible Panel? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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	Weven	45	4840	02:59 PM Oct 9, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Australian technology start-up creates world's most efficient solar cell while replacing silver with copper (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-21/australian-start-up-creates-world-s-most-efficient-solar-cell/100476152	dorian	5	1368	01:13 PM Sep 24, 2021 by dorian
	Dead Batteries (Preview) Our van has been in storage for the last two years. The invertor was accidentally left on and now the batteries have zero charge. I had the power connected all day, but no sign of any charging. Are they dead? Gel batteries about seven years old, hardly used. Collo.	Collo	7	1708	08:47 AM Sep 17, 2021 by Whenarewethere
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