Solar Power

cunningstuff · cunningstuff

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07TSH637N/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_L-6YFbQHP9WGV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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...

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.

dorian · dorian

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

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

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

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I was not getting any output from solar panels at solar controller, on opening junction box on roof of van, I found connections were corroded. cut and soldered joints and coated in silicon . Now regulator is charging batteries. i have a power tech PWM 12/24v 30a charge controller ( model 3754. ) checki...

Baz421 · Baz421

In a post about Sep18 I said I changed to MPPT controller, as I stuffed my original PWM controller (silly me) Well have had 2 MPPT's from Jaycar - Powertach 3731,,, 1st one lasted till Easter 19 and packed it in, wouldn't charge. New one has just started charging one day and not the next. HAVE ORDERED NEW R...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Further to my earlier questions. I bought a POWERTECH digital 200amp DC power Meter with 60v max , and have connected up a amp/voltmeter in line to regulator from Solar panels (source) it is reading 13.4 v but no amps reading. Meter is connected so source end is connected to leads coming from panels AND...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I have 4 QUESTIONS advice please>>>>> 1} I have setup 2 -- 120w panels in parallel, connected to solar regulator , what should voltage and amps coming from panels be ?? 2} I have 2 -- 140ah deep cycle batteries in parallel requiring charging, what is required charging values in am...

dorian · dorian

All of South Australia's power comes from solar panels in world first for major jurisdiction:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-25/all-sa-power-from-solar-for-first-time/12810366For just over an hour on Sunday, October 11, 100 per cent of energy demand was prov...

bgt · bgt

Tell me why you can't take 20 year old panels off a house and use them on a RV. It's a hypothetical question. What are the technical issues?

RoamerAllWaze · RoamerAllWaze

FYI ONLY - make of it what you will.

dorian · dorian

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/14/energy/solar-energy-perovskites-spc-intl/index.html

pghollis · pghollis

G'day everyone, I ordered one of these Sunmaxx solar blankets (see below) to boost the power going into a couple of 110AH batteries. Currently only have the one 170Watt roof mounted panel. Anyway the panel arrived a couple of days ago and I had a go at hooking it up to the van, utilising the the second sol...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi Helping a fellow member here, I had suggested some 24V 200W panels from a good supplier previous used. However I was looking at some alternative size panels to fit around some items, AC, vents etc on a van roof, and thought I might get some wider, shorter ones for an easier fit. I broused Ebay and loo...

Dick0 · Dick0

https://richardsonpost.com/david-archibald/18362/hydrogen-will-not-drive-the-economy/

bilbo · bilbo

Is there any type of "protection blanket" to protect panels during a hail storm?? (whilst on the road). I am guessing A) find a servo awning quickly.....B) make sure your insurance is up to date??.C) maybe find a bridge to drive under and quickly ?? wished you had portable panels as the storm approache...

Bobnalong · Bobnalong

G'day all. I have just purchased a 250w folding solar panel kit and on the XTM regulator there is a Digital tube and a key. I have searched the net and found reference to it but do not understand anything about it. Could you guy's explain to me what it is for , in laymen's terms and how do I set it ( on/off)????...

Gumpo · Gumpo

Geday. Hope youre all well .Have not long done the gib and the BFGs are looking ordinary. Running 17s on a 100 series TD wagon . 2 rears are sleeved but with 60% still . What are your recommendations re tyres . I have heard the BFGs arent what they used to be .. any feedback on recent experiences appreciated...

Jaahn · Jaahn

Hi There are lots of experts on GNF sitting at their keyboards just waiting to answer good question about these subjects. Those newbies that have asked a few questions or old hands wanting to upgrade, or just interested people who want to learn a bit more, fire away. Go for it now. Jaahn

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	2x 250 watt panels, in planning stage (Preview) https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07TSH637N/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_L-6YFbQHP9WGV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1	cunningstuff	19	2555	01:09 AM Dec 17, 2020 by cunningstuff
	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	3118	08:24 AM Dec 11, 2020 by Jaahn
	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	1686	07:20 PM Dec 8, 2020 by DeBe
	Kogan solar panels (Preview) https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/yestobuy-solraiser-fixed-solar-panel-sp-d-s-250-bk/	dorian	2	2226	10:11 AM Dec 8, 2020 by dorian
	Schottky Diode When to fit (Preview) Advice please when do I need to fit these diodes and why.	jeepnudger	3	1702	11:00 AM Dec 7, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	solar regulator PWM (Preview) I was not getting any output from solar panels at solar controller, on opening junction box on roof of van, I found connections were corroded. cut and soldered joints and coated in silicon . Now regulator is charging batteries. i have a power tech PWM 12/24v 30a charge controller ( model 3754. ) checki...	jeepnudger	2	1771	07:03 PM Dec 6, 2020 by dorian
	I'M GOING BACK TO PWM CONTROLLER (Preview) In a post about Sep18 I said I changed to MPPT controller, as I stuffed my original PWM controller (silly me) Well have had 2 MPPT's from Jaycar - Powertach 3731,,, 1st one lasted till Easter 19 and packed it in, wouldn't charge. New one has just started charging one day and not the next. HAVE ORDERED NEW R...	Baz421	18	3173	06:07 PM Dec 6, 2020 by jeepnudger
	Are panels working (Preview) Further to my earlier questions. I bought a POWERTECH digital 200amp DC power Meter with 60v max , and have connected up a amp/voltmeter in line to regulator from Solar panels (source) it is reading 13.4 v but no amps reading. Meter is connected so source end is connected to leads coming from panels AND...	jeepnudger	3	1851	01:11 PM Dec 1, 2020 by kgarnett
	SOLAR PANELS provide mostly Amps to Charge Battery ?? (Preview) I have 4 QUESTIONS advice please>>>>> 1} I have setup 2 -- 120w panels in parallel, connected to solar regulator , what should voltage and amps coming from panels be ?? 2} I have 2 -- 140ah deep cycle batteries in parallel requiring charging, what is required charging values in am...	jeepnudger	6	1988	11:13 PM Nov 28, 2020 by jeepnudger
	All of SA powered by solar panels ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) All of South Australia's power comes from solar panels in world first for major jurisdiction:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-25/all-sa-power-from-solar-for-first-time/12810366For just over an hour on Sunday, October 11, 100 per cent of energy demand was prov...	dorian	75	6249	07:20 PM Nov 19, 2020 by boab
	Domestic panels v RV panels (Preview) Tell me why you can't take 20 year old panels off a house and use them on a RV. It's a hypothetical question. What are the technical issues?	bgt	8	2296	11:30 AM Nov 3, 2020 by beiffe
	https://www.t1lithium.com.au/batteries/why-t1-lithium.html’ (Preview) FYI ONLY - make of it what you will.	RoamerAllWaze	22	9302	07:42 PM Oct 28, 2020 by beiffe
	Perovskites (Preview) https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/14/energy/solar-energy-perovskites-spc-intl/index.html	dorian	5	2188	05:37 AM Oct 21, 2020 by dorian
	Sunmaxx 300Watt Solar blanket (Preview) G'day everyone, I ordered one of these Sunmaxx solar blankets (see below) to boost the power going into a couple of 110AH batteries. Currently only have the one 170Watt roof mounted panel. Anyway the panel arrived a couple of days ago and I had a go at hooking it up to the van, utilising the the second sol...	pghollis	15	3422	05:58 PM Oct 6, 2020 by dorian
	Solar panel wattage VS size, discussion ! (Preview) Hi Helping a fellow member here, I had suggested some 24V 200W panels from a good supplier previous used. However I was looking at some alternative size panels to fit around some items, AC, vents etc on a van roof, and thought I might get some wider, shorter ones for an easier fit. I broused Ebay and loo...	Jaahn	7	3482	12:32 PM Oct 6, 2020 by dorian
	An Australian Hydrogen Future - Part 2 (Preview) https://richardsonpost.com/david-archibald/18362/hydrogen-will-not-drive-the-economy/	Dick0	5	1938	12:16 AM Sep 29, 2020 by Tony Bev
	protecting a roof top solar?? (Preview) Is there any type of "protection blanket" to protect panels during a hail storm?? (whilst on the road). I am guessing A) find a servo awning quickly.....B) make sure your insurance is up to date??.C) maybe find a bridge to drive under and quickly ?? wished you had portable panels as the storm approache...	bilbo	6	2372	07:45 PM Sep 17, 2020 by Gravy73
	Digital tube switch on folding panels. (Preview) G'day all. I have just purchased a 250w folding solar panel kit and on the XTM regulator there is a Digital tube and a key. I have searched the net and found reference to it but do not understand anything about it. Could you guy's explain to me what it is for , in laymen's terms and how do I set it ( on/off)????...	Bobnalong	1	1982	05:25 PM Sep 12, 2020 by Bobnalong
	Tyres >what’s your recommendations ?? (Preview) Geday. Hope youre all well .Have not long done the gib and the BFGs are looking ordinary. Running 17s on a 100 series TD wagon . 2 rears are sleeved but with 60% still . What are your recommendations re tyres . I have heard the BFGs arent what they used to be .. any feedback on recent experiences appreciated...	Gumpo	2	1847	12:00 PM Sep 8, 2020 by KJB
	Someone must want to ask a question on solar and associated 12V stuff ! (Preview) Hi There are lots of experts on GNF sitting at their keyboards just waiting to answer good question about these subjects. Those newbies that have asked a few questions or old hands wanting to upgrade, or just interested people who want to learn a bit more, fire away. Go for it now. Jaahn	Jaahn	23	2827	02:18 PM Aug 15, 2020 by Jaahn
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