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120vac timers - to reduce net load from phantom load devices « 1 2 » Goal: Reduce total net consumption for a very specific set of devices. ( primarily battery chargers for tools ) Questio...	Keith Birchfield	7
Small PV Data Logging « 1 2 » I have a small 47W off-grid PV setup. I'm using a Doc Wattson DC meter to manually log data about the power generated...	Jonathan Hunt	6
Panel to converter in-line fuse size? « 1 2 » Questions guys, what is the best size fuse to put between the panels and the charge controller? Does it matter as long ...	Steve M	5
Different wattage panel hookup Am I correct in saying that if I had two different power solar panels lets say a 30w and a 5w both on there own charge controlle...	Max Schulte	1
What size battery bank for large Inverter? I have a 550Ah battery bank with a 5-10K watt inverter, is the battery bank big enough to power the inverter? I'm ...	Steve M	2
Load Distribution Block, Grounding and Enclosures At what wattage must the load go from 'wired to controller' to 'four terminal load distribution block' for a...	Roger Street	2
Low output problem from solar panels I hope someone can help me figure this one out! I have two Siemens SM55 panels mounted in parallel with a Morningstar ProStar co...		4
Help designing system for internet servers Good afternoon, I'm looking for a little help sizing a system. We've just moved our ...	JW Smythe	1
no batterys i have ask befor but it was a while ago so i will ask again but this time with more detail. is there any way to run a hydro syst...	Nathan Plass	1
when it's time to upgrade inverter power... « 1 2 » Let's say I buy a 1kw inverter. It works fine, then I realize I need 2kw at times. For the sake of argument, we'll...	Travis M	7
Killed my Shurflo 2088 surface pump in 3 days « 1 2 » Hooked up the panel to the 2088 Shurflo pump, and watched the water stream in to my impoverished pond. I was at 1st jazzed...	Randy Wagoner	5
Inverters, 12v, 24v, or 48v, which one and why In choosing an inverter, they come in the above mentioned voltage sizes. Solar panels seem to come in 12v. Why would you, and ho...	Jason D	2
Low battery voltage, adding additional panels My batteries never get above 12.5 volts yet my panels say they are kicking out 16volts, I can't for the life of me figure o...	Will Williams	3
Which PV module electrical connection is the best (purely subjective) ? I've purchased two different large PV modules- Mitsubishi 125w modules with MC2 connectors, and Kyocera 130w modules with j...	Travis M	3
Pole mounted Panels Hi When pole mounting panels, is it best to mount them close together or leaving a space between each? Also can I s...	Steve M	3
Outback MPPT controller Help with Voc, Vpm, Ipm, Isc and nominal voltages. « 1 2 » Proposed PV Installation with Sharp or Sanyo modules: Tracker: Wattsun AZ-225 Tracker Controller: Outback MX60 or F...	Simon Cole	8
Breaker size for KC130 panels The data sheet for the KC130M panels that I downloaded says to use 12 amp breakers in the combiner box which is what I ordered.&...	Jerry D	1
Using 2 panels with different voltage(open circuit) connect to same controller? Hi, Apologize if this question has been asked before but I have a super slow and unreliable dial-up connection from a south ...	Jack Chow	0
Connecting batteries up « 1 2 3 4 » Here's what I have, 5 x 110Ah batteries connected plus to plus and minus to minus - keeping the bank at 12V. &...	Steve M	16
Simple diversion controller Hey, I just finished getting my garage off the grid, and I'm pretty happy with what I have so far, using a ...	Travis M	4

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