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new solar systemOK, where do I start. Bought a small, week long (at most) cabin/RV to use for a few weeks a year.
It came with:
42... |
Tim F | 4 |
panel wiring review pleaseI'm on my way with a small system now. I just got my 1st Kyocera KC40T panel and other items and am going to order a 2nd pa... |
James Johnson | 4 |
Xantrex C-35 contoller« 1 2 »I have not purchased this yet but does this unit when switched to diversion mode still charge in PWM mode? I have downloaded som... |
Max Schulte | 5 |
Charge controller voltagesMy PV bank is 16 Kyocera KC158 G with a Vmp rating at 23.2 volts. That is hooked to a Xantrex SW 4024 the system is grid tied an... |
Dennis M | 0 |
Learning and rethinking my cabin power system« 1 2 3 4 »I’ve been learning a lot on the forums. I’ve been asking questions regarding a cabin with a 2000W inverter system and ... |
Jerry Wenzel | 15 |
Retro-fitting an oil-fired hot water, iron radiator system-Is this possible?I'm thinking of introducing biodiesel oil to the blend gradually, to clean out the system, and get off oil, and I'm wo... |
Henry Bullock | 1 |
Xantrex MPPT60 Panel wiring configuration.Hi,
I have 14 Kyocera KC175GT panels and I plan to hook it up to a Xantrex MPPT 60A charge controller. I havent bought... |
Joe Pham | 3 |
Drainback tank alternatives for domestic solar hot waterI'm in the process of installing a simple DIY drainback water heating system on my Los Angeles home, starting with fitting ... |
Michael Moore | 2 |
Charger Controller for Sanyo PanelsWhat would be a good charge controller match for 3 Sanyo 200W HIP panels? My battery bank would be 24V after reading on he... |
Sam H. | 1 |
altE -- Thanks!"Most people are like the fallen leaf that drifts and turns in the air, flutter and falls to the ground
But few ot... |
Karen E | 1 |
Initial setup?« 1 2 »I want to get one of the XW units to run my entire house in upstate New York. It's a 2200 sqft house, two people living in ... |
Walt Howard | 6 |
VERY Basic RV system question« 1 2 »I have an off the grid travel trailer. Currently, the lights, stereo, and water pump are powered (for 2-3 days) by a 12V d... |
John Griffith | 5 |
Parallel BatteriesBased on the feedback from the forum, I'm looking at upping my planned batteries for an off grid cabin from 2 GC2s (Golf Ca... |
Jerry Wenzel | 2 |
Different size panels in 2 charge controllersHI guys,
I have been off grid now for 8 years in the desert of Arizona. I have a 24 volt system with 20, 80 watt panels... |
Jerry Albers | 2 |
Compact Fluorescent Lamps on InvertersI'm looking at purchasing an inverter for my cabin and plan on using numerous compact Compact Fluorescent lamps. Do C... |
Jerry Wenzel | 2 |
pulse pm60 controlleri got a pulse pm60 controller, and dont have a manual. can any one help? |
John Ossowski | 0 |
Newbie soldering issueHi - I am trying to solder some 3 x 2 1/4 solar cells as described in a recent issue of MAKE - thank you Parker Jardine. After I... |
Ted Stevens | 0 |
power directly off of Panels?« 1 2 3 »when using a 12v dc appliance directly off the battery bank, during the day while the sun is out, are you pulling power directly... |
James Johnson | 12 |
Keep garage coolI'm looking for an inexpensive way to keep my west facing garage cool enough in the summer for suitable food storage. I wou... |
Robert Hunter | 1 |
new hubs and 6 blade setup for air x and 403?Is there any specific advantages of the 6 blade option over the four blades that originally came with my unit? I have a 403. Tha... |
Roger Lemire | 3 |
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