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Exposed Wire Protection for Ground Mount SystemsThe NEC requires protection for the exposed wiring on ground mount systems. If the lowest wires are less than 6' off ... |
Russell Aney | 3 |
About the InverterHi all,
1) What is the difference between a grid-tie inverter and an off-grid inverter? What components they both... |
Eric Lee | 2 |
Which configuration should I chooseHi all,
Here is my project:
My customer currently use 400W halogen lamps at 240V A.C, we have persuaded them to change t... |
Eric Lee | 1 |
How many pcs of the 120W solar panel do I need?Hi,
I have a project that is:
System current: 14A
Operating voltage: 240V
Operating hr: 6hr
Panel opera... |
Eric Lee | 12 |
Situational SystemI have a desire to get an expandable solar system started. I have quite a few issues that I think might be expensive problems. M... |
Joe B | 9 |
solar panel mounting I want to mount 3 sharp 240w solar panels on my south wall of an off grid log cabin.I have 3 on garage roof facing south ... |
James Anspaugh | 7 |
Off grid different than on grid for location I would like to know what people think on where to mount the panels. example- on a grid system you would always point the... |
James Anspaugh | 4 |
Mixing battery sizes in one battery bank?I have a 12V battery bank, with two 100Ah AGM batteries, and two 200Ah AGM batteries. Is this advisable, or should they al... |
Matthew E | 14 |
parallel shunt charge controllerswhat type of combiner box or ? do I need in order to run (2) ASC shunt controllers to the same battery bank? Help please... |
James Johnson | 0 |
Xantrex MPPT low output problemsI've got a Xantrex MPPT charge controller (60A) in my off-grid system, and recently in the mornings as the sun rises, the o... |
Matthew E | 28 |
"24V" PV & 12V battery charge controller?Hi,
We are getting a donation of a 215Wp panel for a small school system in Nicaragua. That's great, but the Voc ... |
Michel Maupoux | 7 |
Sizing FusesI'm wondering if I could get some guidance in regards to sizing fuses for a few solar systems, as I've never done it b... |
Bradley Galbraith | 2 |
Grid Tie Inverter 120v into 240v grid?I'm confused how 120 volt grid tie inverters work with the household 240 volt grid. I know how the grid works with (2) 120 ... |
Gordon DeBower | 0 |
20 amps at 120v. or 2400w of powerI am a newbee and have been reading for about 3 wks. I want to build a solar system that I can run a small fridge 24/7 and tv 4h... |
Brian Eicke | 1 |
golf cart panel and controllerTO WHOM
MY GOLF CART HAS A BANK OF 8(TOTAL) 6VOLT BATTERIES, WIRED IN SERIES TO EQUAL 48 VOLTS. I... |
Robert Larsen | 2 |
Solar charger controller question??Hi Guys,
I have 840watts off solar panels, and 25 12v 72a/h deep cycle batteries, and I'm wandering if my solars w... |
Marcin Rzeszotko | 6 |
solar panel outputI’m a little puzzled on this.
Kyocera solar panels
KC 40T is rated at 43 watts. Now you take into consideration the ra... |
Ray Grose | 2 |
parallel different types of panles is o.k.?when hooking up multiple types of panels. IE: different Voc / Nominal. It's o.k. to mix them when they are all in Parallel?... |
James Johnson | 4 |
Replacements for Solarex MSX-60I have MSX-60 panels that are 19.75" wide and 43.63" tall. Does anyone know of a direct replacement for these?&n... |
Steve Homan | 1 |
Blocking Diode?I am getting a Xantrex C35 and I am wondering when I hook my 60W panel to it will I be required to use a blocking diode? |
Max Schulte | 1 |
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