Solar Power

Dick0 · Dick0

The solar system is 4x12v/200w fixed rooftop solar panels in parallel array feeding 2x150ah AGM batteries. I am also able to connect a portable 12v/200w folding panel into this array if I wish. Now looking at replacing the PWM controller with a brand name "true" MPPT charge controller which will als...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I had installed a yr ago heater , thought it was ok , now iam getting error messages E2 & E16 . I turned off and re started went ok then message E16 . Anyone getting problems like this? I would like to know.

Bribri · Bribri

currently have a 160w folding solar panel that connects to my 130ah agm battery. have purchased (and awaiting delivery) of a mppt controller to replave the pwm that is currently on the panels. question is, currently the panels wired in parallel into the pwm. should i be changing this to have the panel...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Examples of what one may find if they open up a lithium battery. Good, bad & not even heavy enough for a door stop! Victron Some examples at the other end of the spectrum: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ImF1S730bFM https://youtu.be/-gH_ZRqHYtk

aastek · aastek

Need help I am going around in circles trying to decide what portable solar system is better or realistic. My choice is between a Powertech 160W with a PWM controller at $280 (Jaycar) or a Kings 160W with a MPPT controller at $180 (Ebay). It is the difference in price that confuses me and knowing that Kin...

finleygal · finleygal

No techie here and asking for some help but please help in Solar 101 language. I have just put in three new AGM 105ah batteries. These are fed by 600w solar. I have a 1500w inverter. Batteries are powering the fridge beautifully and all 12v lights are fine. However, when I switch the inverter on, the...

woofta and precious · woofta and precious

Hi all, I just thought I would post my limited experience with lithium batteries and solar panels etc. Caravan is a 2016 so called "off road" model with a large compressor fridge. Originally, I had the "standard" 2 x 120ah AGM batteries with 2 x 120W roof mounted solar panels. A couple of years ago I chan...

dorian · dorian

Has anyone considered cryptocurrency mining with their free solar energy to supplement their income?

Burgo1 · Burgo1

Hi all, has anybody removed the shelf above bed in an essential? Any help would be greatly accepted.

Burgo1 · Burgo1

Has anybody body had an issue with radio on am and when fridge opens volume drops ?

Susie Burke · Susie Burke

Hi, I saw a post about requiring 1.4KW of solar to run a split system reverse cycle air con. After collecting my bus (1988 Hino Rainbow R145A), and driving home through a Victorian heat wave (only mid 30s) I KNOW i need an aircon. There is no existing roof vent, as I first thought. However there is existin...

Susie Burke · Susie Burke

Good morning, Looking to get a large system to run r/c This is a new brand, out of Dubai. Wondering if anyone has used or has ocmment Thanks Susie

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

imner · imner

I removed the cover from my Macquarie Retreat 4 days ago after it had been on for 9 months, the Finscan panel displayed the word STARTING straight away, the van has been stood in bright sunlight for 4 days and still has no power , there is no 240 v power where the van is stored, the word STARTING has now disap...

RichardK · RichardK

Hi Everyone, I have noticed on certain days when there is clear blue sky and the temp is around ~33 or so that our solar panels do not input charge even though we may be down to perhaps 70% SOC. Has anyone else had this problem? The system is 2 x 150w panels and Enerdrive electrics. Cheers RichardK

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

After receiving great information about what type diodes to fit to more than one solar panel. I Thankyou. HOWEVER , after reading extra articles and trying to understand about fitting extra solar panels (ie: adding extra power generation) in this esteemed magazine. I can not find any comments ab...

Bicyclecamper · Bicyclecamper

I haven't got the F/F yet, but it will be about 40 lts. I have heard that a solar panel on it's own can run a fridge during the day depending on amps per hour required to run fridge, so is it possible just to use a solar panel on it's own to power a fridge during the day?. I have a Finch 3 way 41 lt to use instead...

dorian · dorian

https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/yestobuy-solraiser-fixed-solar-panel-sp-d-s-250-bk/

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

How do I work out which pin is anode as there is no marking and does cathode become the connection to the solar panel and other lead goes solar controller? These diodes I bought from jaycar are flat 2pinsand with metal back plate I presume to dissapate any heat.

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Advice please when do I need to fit these diodes and why.

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	MPPT Charge Controller (Preview) The solar system is 4x12v/200w fixed rooftop solar panels in parallel array feeding 2x150ah AGM batteries. I am also able to connect a portable 12v/200w folding panel into this array if I wish. Now looking at replacing the PWM controller with a brand name "true" MPPT charge controller which will als...	Dick0	21	2600	03:45 PM Jun 2, 2021 by Jaahn
	Truma Gas heater (Preview) I had installed a yr ago heater , thought it was ok , now iam getting error messages E2 & E16 . I turned off and re started went ok then message E16 . Anyone getting problems like this? I would like to know.	jeepnudger	2	1375	08:15 AM Apr 12, 2021 by dorian
	portable solar and mppt (Preview) currently have a 160w folding solar panel that connects to my 130ah agm battery. have purchased (and awaiting delivery) of a mppt controller to replave the pwm that is currently on the panels. question is, currently the panels wired in parallel into the pwm. should i be changing this to have the panel...	Bribri	10	1438	07:50 PM Apr 12, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Lithium battery teardown examples (Preview) Examples of what one may find if they open up a lithium battery. Good, bad & not even heavy enough for a door stop! Victron Some examples at the other end of the spectrum: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ImF1S730bFM https://youtu.be/-gH_ZRqHYtk	Whenarewethere	11	2637	02:39 PM Aug 14, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Choice between Powertech vs Kings solar panels (Preview) Need help I am going around in circles trying to decide what portable solar system is better or realistic. My choice is between a Powertech 160W with a PWM controller at $280 (Jaycar) or a Kings 160W with a MPPT controller at $180 (Ebay). It is the difference in price that confuses me and knowing that Kin...	aastek	18	3719	09:00 AM Mar 15, 2021 by Stewart
	Inverter working - no 240v to van ( 1 2 ) (Preview) No techie here and asking for some help but please help in Solar 101 language. I have just put in three new AGM 105ah batteries. These are fed by 600w solar. I have a 1500w inverter. Batteries are powering the fridge beautifully and all 12v lights are fine. However, when I switch the inverter on, the...	finleygal	30	2262	06:36 PM Mar 15, 2021 by kesa32
	My experience with LifePo4 Batteries (Preview) Hi all, I just thought I would post my limited experience with lithium batteries and solar panels etc. Caravan is a 2016 so called "off road" model with a large compressor fridge. Originally, I had the "standard" 2 x 120ah AGM batteries with 2 x 120W roof mounted solar panels. A couple of years ago I chan...	woofta and precious	25	2281	03:55 PM Mar 19, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	Cryptocurrency mining with free solar power (Preview) Has anyone considered cryptocurrency mining with their free solar energy to supplement their income?	dorian	4	1437	04:15 PM Mar 20, 2021 by Tony LEE
	Shelf above bed in an essential (Preview) Hi all, has anybody removed the shelf above bed in an essential? Any help would be greatly accepted.	Burgo1	1	1054	09:27 AM Feb 1, 2021 by Jaahn
	Fridge and radio (Preview) Has anybody body had an issue with radio on am and when fridge opens volume drops ?	Burgo1	4	1671	12:39 PM Mar 13, 2021 by TheHeaths
	Looking at rev cycle air con on solar (Preview) Hi, I saw a post about requiring 1.4KW of solar to run a split system reverse cycle air con. After collecting my bus (1988 Hino Rainbow R145A), and driving home through a Victorian heat wave (only mid 30s) I KNOW i need an aircon. There is no existing roof vent, as I first thought. However there is existin...	Susie Burke	19	1553	05:43 PM Feb 13, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	Teksolar new company (Preview) Good morning, Looking to get a large system to run r/c This is a new brand, out of Dubai. Wondering if anyone has used or has ocmment Thanks Susie	Susie Burke	6	1235	10:01 PM Jan 23, 2021 by Whenarewethere
	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	4198	02:59 PM Oct 9, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Solar power (Preview) I removed the cover from my Macquarie Retreat 4 days ago after it had been on for 9 months, the Finscan panel displayed the word STARTING straight away, the van has been stood in bright sunlight for 4 days and still has no power , there is no 240 v power where the van is stored, the word STARTING has now disap...	imner	9	1837	04:18 PM Jan 20, 2021 by LeighW
	Solar not always charging (Preview) Hi Everyone, I have noticed on certain days when there is clear blue sky and the temp is around ~33 or so that our solar panels do not input charge even though we may be down to perhaps 70% SOC. Has anyone else had this problem? The system is 2 x 150w panels and Enerdrive electrics. Cheers RichardK	RichardK	5	1148	12:36 PM Dec 17, 2020 by RichardK
	It is interesting about diodes or dont bother (Preview) After receiving great information about what type diodes to fit to more than one solar panel. I Thankyou. HOWEVER , after reading extra articles and trying to understand about fitting extra solar panels (ie: adding extra power generation) in this esteemed magazine. I can not find any comments ab...	jeepnudger	5	1219	02:25 PM Jan 4, 2021 by LeighW
	Size of solar panel required to run an average 40 lt 12 volt fridge/freezer? (Preview) I haven't got the F/F yet, but it will be about 40 lts. I have heard that a solar panel on it's own can run a fridge during the day depending on amps per hour required to run fridge, so is it possible just to use a solar panel on it's own to power a fridge during the day?. I have a Finch 3 way 41 lt to use instead...	Bicyclecamper	6	1744	08:24 AM Dec 11, 2020 by Jaahn
	Kogan solar panels (Preview) https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/yestobuy-solraiser-fixed-solar-panel-sp-d-s-250-bk/	dorian	2	1371	10:11 AM Dec 8, 2020 by dorian
	schottky diode only 2 connecting pins (Preview) How do I work out which pin is anode as there is no marking and does cathode become the connection to the solar panel and other lead goes solar controller? These diodes I bought from jaycar are flat 2pinsand with metal back plate I presume to dissapate any heat.	jeepnudger	3	1039	07:20 PM Dec 8, 2020 by DeBe
	Schottky Diode When to fit (Preview) Advice please when do I need to fit these diodes and why.	jeepnudger	3	1066	11:00 AM Dec 7, 2020 by Whenarewethere
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