Solar Power

The Dogs House · The Dogs House

Hi all, Tony_Bev has asked me to provide some information to everyone in relation to cleaning your solar panels.... My background before retiring was the owner/operator of Townsville Solar Clean, sold it in August 2016 with a clientelle of 700+ on the list... Anyway, we utilised a water filtering...

Dr Sable · Dr Sable

Hi all. More to the point of how does temperature effect power generation considering that you may have sunny days either hot or cold. Any info would be great.

MissGuided · MissGuided

i have 1600 watts of solar panels. and what to make my bus off the grid with power how many batteries and amp hours will it need to do so with them watts thx

Salus · Salus

Hi folks, Looking for recommendations for a (mobile) Solar Guru here in Albany WA.

Explorer · Explorer

How do I very simply test if panels are working with a multi meter? Had intended to set the unit up for a day or so discharge battery & see if the portable panels recharge battery. That is now not possible due to Mr Murphy. My thinking is to temporarily hook every thing up connect a multi meter. Is tha...

polki · polki

I currently run a 120ah agm with a single 200w solar panel on top of millard 16ft poptop and want to upgrade system to 2 x 120ah batteries and 300w solar panels.

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, anyone know if the Satellite Phone Subsidy is still available, as I can't seem to find any info confirming current availability. also what's new or hot re this subject Cheers Len

Martin_QLD · Martin_QLD

Hi The more I read about solar panels the less I understand. I started off thinking about a generator but now lean towards solar. What I am looking for is;advice of the best solar system, do all systems shut down when a small portion of the panel get in the shade.how big should my system be, we have a camper...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

Well today job was to get my panels working again so I asked Mr McGoogle for help how to test the panel easy he says , so out to McRoof I go and sure enough one is not working, so off the roof with him it was , and on to mr McBench for a continuity test on the wires in the junction box lid off and found the little tin...

Dwilz · Dwilz

Dont know if this will help anyone my sister has two panels that go through a controler and 10 mths of cable. The cable which is supplied by the company is 6mm I tested the output of the controller on low batteries and the output will vary with condition of charge in the batteries it was 12.5 volts at the con...

sasja · sasja

hi all I am going to buy portable solar panels, my q is 160 or 200 w panels they are the same $$ and output volts. So what is the difference? Thanks in advance for all comments.

Ralphiesmum · Ralphiesmum

A friend has a 2007 model of the above Caravan which has solar wiring factory installed. We have located one end (under the bed near the not so smart Smart Switch) but can find no indication where the other end may be located. Does anyone have one of these vans with roof mounted solar fitted that can advis...

SaltyDog · SaltyDog

Hi all, Ive been inspecting and testing some friends recent Solar Panel purchases. As with so many things now, they have been cheap Chinese models (eBay no name or Kings, etc) First thing i notice is the weak construction, flimsy braces and supports Second thing i nothing is the undersized wiring and...

macka17 · macka17

looking at that page on "solar cubes" There are also Squared. cone types, where they are a tapered cone. which. in ideal conditions giving 1kw per sq metre. Allowing for shadows. They could be a big improvement on flat but haven't seen much on them lately?. Would be Fine for fixed bases. (Homes\factor...

DHB · DHB

I've got a portable 20 watt solar panel which I bought with a view of leaving it plugged into the van during periods of non-use to keep my battery charged. But how should I connect this? Do I need a control unit to ensure the battery is not charged too much, and the solar panel doesn't drain the battery duri...

sasja · sasja

hi all reading the user manual of this unit implies that I don't need to power through the mppt that comes with the solar panels. Just connect straight to d250s Does anybody have info otherwise? Also where do I connect the earth. Thanks.

Warren-Pat_01 · Warren-Pat_01

Earlier in this section, there is a question about attaching panels to the top of a van. These were screwed via aluminium brackets. I was in at the local "Road Track Marine" store yesterday & they have stick-on HD plastic corners plus side pieces. They are designed to not block the wind, to overc...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

ok so the other day my new panels were charging in full sun around 8 + amps brought it out of the shed for some more maintanance and noticed there was no charge from the new panels , now all connections are good fuses are good even checked them for continuity all good am getting just 2 V and no amps. any ideas...

charles · charles

Hello all new to us I have 2 x 97 amp batteries on our caravan and would like to run a solar panel to them what size panel would I need to keep them charged , from where the panel is going to be to the battery is roughly 30ft and the controller will be 12 ft from the panel , and what size wire to run from the co...

Ger08 · Ger08

Can anyone tell if if there is any performance diference between flexible and non flexible solar panels

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Cleaning Solar Panels ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, Tony_Bev has asked me to provide some information to everyone in relation to cleaning your solar panels.... My background before retiring was the owner/operator of Townsville Solar Clean, sold it in August 2016 with a clientelle of 700+ on the list... Anyway, we utilised a water filtering...	The Dogs House	45	7455	11:36 PM May 21, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Ambient temperature re solar panels. (Preview) Hi all. More to the point of how does temperature effect power generation considering that you may have sunny days either hot or cold. Any info would be great.	Dr Sable	21	3239	02:21 PM May 16, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Battery power (Preview) i have 1600 watts of solar panels. and what to make my bus off the grid with power how many batteries and amp hours will it need to do so with them watts thx	MissGuided	12	2755	02:18 PM May 16, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Solar Sparky Albany WA ? (Preview) Hi folks, Looking for recommendations for a (mobile) Solar Guru here in Albany WA.	Salus	2	1383	01:24 PM May 8, 2017 by Salus
	Testing Solar Panels? (Preview) How do I very simply test if panels are working with a multi meter? Had intended to set the unit up for a day or so discharge battery & see if the portable panels recharge battery. That is now not possible due to Mr Murphy. My thinking is to temporarily hook every thing up connect a multi meter. Is tha...	Explorer	10	1970	04:48 PM May 2, 2017 by Explorer
	How can i run AGM and Lithium Ion batteries together on solar. (Preview) I currently run a 120ah agm with a single 200w solar panel on top of millard 16ft poptop and want to upgrade system to 2 x 120ah batteries and 300w solar panels.	polki	17	11781	02:19 PM Apr 29, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Sat Phone Subsidy (Preview) Hi all, anyone know if the Satellite Phone Subsidy is still available, as I can't seem to find any info confirming current availability. also what's new or hot re this subject Cheers Len	Dolly	4	2092	05:14 PM Apr 6, 2017 by macka17
	All to much (Preview) Hi The more I read about solar panels the less I understand. I started off thinking about a generator but now lean towards solar. What I am looking for is;advice of the best solar system, do all systems shut down when a small portion of the panel get in the shade.how big should my system be, we have a camper...	Martin_QLD	23	3044	07:24 PM Mar 17, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Panel fixed (Preview) Well today job was to get my panels working again so I asked Mr McGoogle for help how to test the panel easy he says , so out to McRoof I go and sure enough one is not working, so off the roof with him it was , and on to mr McBench for a continuity test on the wires in the junction box lid off and found the little tin...	Woody n Sue	7	2105	08:12 AM Mar 15, 2017 by Woody n Sue
	Solar panel controller wiring (Preview) Dont know if this will help anyone my sister has two panels that go through a controler and 10 mths of cable. The cable which is supplied by the company is 6mm I tested the output of the controller on low batteries and the output will vary with condition of charge in the batteries it was 12.5 volts at the con...	Dwilz	9	2806	11:01 PM Mar 13, 2017 by PeterD
	What watts? (Preview) hi all I am going to buy portable solar panels, my q is 160 or 200 w panels they are the same $$ and output volts. So what is the difference? Thanks in advance for all comments.	sasja	8	1749	02:32 PM Mar 13, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Trail star 540 Dirt road solar wiring (Preview) A friend has a 2007 model of the above Caravan which has solar wiring factory installed. We have located one end (under the bed near the not so smart Smart Switch) but can find no indication where the other end may be located. Does anyone have one of these vans with roof mounted solar fitted that can advis...	Ralphiesmum	5	1538	02:01 PM Mar 8, 2017 by Ralphiesmum
	Suggestions - Good Quality Solar Panels and Regulator? (Preview) Hi all, Ive been inspecting and testing some friends recent Solar Panel purchases. As with so many things now, they have been cheap Chinese models (eBay no name or Kings, etc) First thing i notice is the weak construction, flimsy braces and supports Second thing i nothing is the undersized wiring and...	SaltyDog	13	10282	06:28 PM Feb 28, 2017 by macka17
	Solar Cubes and alternatives. (Preview) looking at that page on "solar cubes" There are also Squared. cone types, where they are a tapered cone. which. in ideal conditions giving 1kw per sq metre. Allowing for shadows. They could be a big improvement on flat but haven't seen much on them lately?. Would be Fine for fixed bases. (Homes\factor...	macka17	2	1263	11:31 PM Feb 27, 2017 by macka17
	How to keep my battery charged during periods of storage at my mate's propery (Preview) I've got a portable 20 watt solar panel which I bought with a view of leaving it plugged into the van during periods of non-use to keep my battery charged. But how should I connect this? Do I need a control unit to ensure the battery is not charged too much, and the solar panel doesn't drain the battery duri...	DHB	6	1408	08:20 PM Feb 27, 2017 by PeterD
	C Tek d250s duel and solar panels (Preview) hi all reading the user manual of this unit implies that I don't need to power through the mppt that comes with the solar panels. Just connect straight to d250s Does anybody have info otherwise? Also where do I connect the earth. Thanks.	sasja	6	2326	07:00 AM Feb 26, 2017 by Izabarack
	Fixing panels to a pop-top (Preview) Earlier in this section, there is a question about attaching panels to the top of a van. These were screwed via aluminium brackets. I was in at the local "Road Track Marine" store yesterday & they have stick-on HD plastic corners plus side pieces. They are designed to not block the wind, to overc...	Warren-Pat_01	22	6116	08:25 PM Feb 19, 2017 by Dick0
	Panels now not charging (Preview) ok so the other day my new panels were charging in full sun around 8 + amps brought it out of the shed for some more maintanance and noticed there was no charge from the new panels , now all connections are good fuses are good even checked them for continuity all good am getting just 2 V and no amps. any ideas...	Woody n Sue	7	1345	02:25 PM Feb 11, 2017 by T1 Terry
	what size panel and wire (Preview) Hello all new to us I have 2 x 97 amp batteries on our caravan and would like to run a solar panel to them what size panel would I need to keep them charged , from where the panel is going to be to the battery is roughly 30ft and the controller will be 12 ft from the panel , and what size wire to run from the co...	charles	2	1362	09:16 AM Jan 27, 2017 by PeterD
	Flexible panels (Preview) Can anyone tell if if there is any performance diference between flexible and non flexible solar panels	Ger08	9	1968	02:19 PM Jan 18, 2017 by T1 Terry
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