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Do I need a regulator?
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Just bought a couple of solar panels. They come with a Anderson plug. Can I connect direct to the van, or do I need a regulator to stop over charging the batteries? Will the invertor in the van do the same job? Thanks, Collo.
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Solar panel and deep cycle battries setup.
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I know pretty much what camping fridge i am going to get, waeco cfx40. I have $1500 for the buying of a batt/s solar panel and a MPPT, i am only on a pension so funds r tight i am using my savings to make this happen, i may be able to push a lil more. It will be used to run the fridge for the most part and some led ligh...
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aimless traveler
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Bifacial Modules Solar Panels
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A few years ago there was a claim about Nanotech Engineering's novel graphene-enhanced solar panel, which was supposed to give 92% efficiency, compared to around 20% efficiency for a normal solar panel. It appears to me, that the people involved are now being looked at for security fraud, in Americ...
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Tony Bev
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Duel battery and solar setup.
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https://www.jaycar.com.au/dual-input-20a-dc-dc-multi-stage-battery-charger/p/MB3683
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STRETCH ARMSTRONG
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wiring in new batteries
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hi, getting two new batteries but the battery posts are further apart than previous battery, so wires won't reach, also will be running them in parallel which would make the - even longer. What is the recommended fix for this? the exisiting battery has about 3-4 wires connected to each post. Is their...
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Revised Connecting extra solar panel
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Can 2 solar panels be fed into one regular already installed (labeling says regulator 180w at 12v ) & (max current 15a). I have 120w on van labelled ( Volt 17v, 120w, Amps7.08 ) connected to battery via regulator.( if use W div V = Amps )( 120w div12v=10amps) DO YOU USE PANEL Voltage17v or BATTE...
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Custom 6x20 watts solar setup with MPPT
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I didn't have the room for a solar panel to take over the car so custom built a 120 watt panel. 6 x 20 watt Projecta panels, Victron SmartSolar 75/10 controller, 3 x 26 AH gel batteries squeezed under the seat & on the transmission tunnel. All I am running is a 28 litre fridge & charging the phone &a...
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Thetford toilet installation - Wiring
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Hi People, Im having a little trouble figuring out how to wire up my thetfrod cassette toilet (C223-CS). The instructions / wiring diagram is a little confusing. There is a 4 pole housing to wire it up and it states that Grey and Pruple wires are used for remote pump relais. The wiring diagram then has...
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No Solar input from my panels to the batteries
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Where do I start to see why or whats not working , apart from taking it somewhere. Which I probably will but would like to know what I'm talking about. I have 2 x 80w panels and a 20 amp reg ,which tells me amps in, all factory fitted but out of warranty. Cheers
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goldcoaster
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Blocking diodes between solar panels
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Hello everyone A technical question from a layman, which hopefully may help others in the future Can someone give me a link to blocking diodes, for a 160 watt lightweight portable solar panel I am thinking of either connecting directly to the leisure/house batteries, through the portable solar pan...
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Tony Bev
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PhoneTower Finder
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We have a wifi aerial and modem to boost weak signal to a stronger signal. It works well, often giving us an additional bar in signal strength or moves us from 3g to 4g. In order to set it up we need to know where the closest tower is. Trial and error works but a website called OzTowers lists all towers in our a...
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Bruce Mc
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Solar panel plus alternator 24v system
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Hi everyone, so I've done my own research and just trying to rap my head around how to use my 24v solar panel and my alternator to charge my start batteries that are 24v . I can use a vsr (voltage sensitive relay) if I'm correct and link both the panels output from the regulator and the alternators output to...
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Mounting solar panels.
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G'day all. I plan to fit 2x120 watt solid solar panels to the roof of my van. My question is,what is the best way to secure the mounting brackets to the roof without drilling? The van is a Kingdom Kensington. Thanks.
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Connecting extra solar panel
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Help how many solar panels can be fed into one regular, i have120wpanel connected to battery in van via regulator. Can I add another panel should it be in parallel or series and then connect to regulator and then battery.
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jeepnudger
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Cleaninng solar panels
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I thought output from one panel 120w was very low so today climbed up to look at panel on van roof and found it was covered with a lot of grime have cleaned and waiting on sunny day to see if any better output. Anyone found similiar problem
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jeepnudger
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Solar panel on ebay
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https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ATEM-POWER-250W-Folding-Solar-Panel-Kit-SUPER-LIGHT-12V-Mono-Flexible-Camping/392183294804?_trkparms=%26rpp_cid%3D5d6d172ded47f8146e547b9e%26rpp_icid%3D5d6d16f87b34a7299361a044&rpp_ca...
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itech Lithium Batteries
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Has anyone had anything to do with "lithium LiFe P04"deep cycle 250A max from iTECH world in Perth Somebody recommended them to me .They said i would not have to change my batterie charger in my Avida Esperance . Less expense . i'm a complete novice in this field Any experiences you have had with this it...
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Blues Man
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LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERY
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Need a bit of help folks .. want to connect my current solar panel to a LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERY .. my current regulator settings are for AGM.. GEL .. LEAD ACID . WHICH SETTING SHOULD I USE ? ON MY SOLAR REGULATOR
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goldenyears
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redarc 30 management system
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Would like to ask if anyone has one of these in their rigs .. they handle everything including solar power. My question is has anyone set it up to also allow another portable solar panel to it when the one on the roof is in the shade ? apparently they have a few solar outlets . Anyone out there ?
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goldenyears
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Lead Crystal Batteries
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LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERIES in Australia.Lead Crystal® batteries are designed for harsh environments. Working in temperatures above +65°C and down to -40C they can be discharged down to volts and recovered daily without loss of capacity while retaining the ability to recharge twice as fast as tradi...
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