I think you will find that they are 80 or 90 WATTS.Just add all the watts together and divide my what ever volts the panels put out at open circuit(no load, usually between 17 or 18volts), and you will get how many amps they put out.Your 20 amp reg should manage the load. Bill
-- Edited by bill12 on Friday 29th of June 2012 07:41:39 AM
musketeer said
12:34 PM Jun 29, 2012
hi all
we have a steca 20 amp regulator with 2 panels on the roof 1 x 80amps and 1 x 90 amps ,is the steca large enough to take another 80 amp panel ,we also have a portable 80 amp which has its own regulator, thanks in advance for any help
john and kay
PeterD said
05:07 PM Jun 29, 2012
It doesn't matter how many panels you have, the Steca will limit the charging current to 20 A if the panels are capable of generating more.
musketeer said
02:49 AM Jun 30, 2012
thanks guys ,I meant watts ,not amps ,we want to add another panel to keep the engels running as well when we are sitting for a while and we connect it to the van ,then we can be completely self sufficient.
neilnruth said
04:05 AM Jun 30, 2012
John and kay - love your tag line ..... exactly my sentiments. Home after 9 1/2 weeks away and all we've done is washing, housework and lawnmowing.....dream of going away again. Sorry I know nothing about solar - others will help I'm sure.
musketeer said
11:54 PM Jul 3, 2012
hi neilnruth
yes its a no brainer, I gave up the ironing ,dusting and gardening for a new way of real living and don't miss a thing except our family
I think you will find that they are 80 or 90 WATTS.Just add all the watts together and divide my what ever volts the panels put out at open circuit(no load, usually between 17 or 18volts), and you will get how many amps they put out.Your 20 amp reg should manage the load. Bill
-- Edited by bill12 on Friday 29th of June 2012 07:41:39 AM
hi all
we have a steca 20 amp regulator with 2 panels on the roof 1 x 80amps and 1 x 90 amps ,is the steca large enough to take another 80 amp panel ,we also have a portable 80 amp which has its own regulator, thanks in advance for any help
john and kay
thanks guys ,I meant watts ,not amps ,we want to add another panel to keep the engels running as well when we are sitting for a while and we connect it to the van ,then we can be completely self sufficient.
Sorry I know nothing about solar - others will help I'm sure.
hi neilnruth
yes its a no brainer, I gave up the ironing ,dusting and gardening for a new way of real living and don't miss a thing except our family