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Voltage selection

I'm wondering for what is the main reason to usethe wind generator in version of 12 V, 24 V, 48 V or else. Thanks so much for th...
P.Bunlunusorn 2

Voltage controller output issues

I am using a 50A 12V Kyocera solar panel, with a sunsaver SS-6L,and a 12V car battery. This is to power a wireless router board ...
Jarred 7

Voltage Controlled Switch & TC-2 Temp. Sensor.

I am putting together a 24 VDC system and have a 24v Temp. Controller that has a TC-2 Temp. Sensor connected to it. Where does t...
Bruce Smith 2

voltage amps output

I have a New kyocera 50 watt panel voltage output is up to around 21.5 volts +or-short circut volts  with my volt meter wit...
Rene M 4

Very New to Solar

I have an above ground pool with a pump to filter it. The pump data panel says: HZ: 60 Volts: 115 Amps: 12 ...
Chris Breslin 4

VERY Basic RV system question

I have an off the grid travel trailer.  Currently, the lights, stereo, and water pump are powered (for 2-3 days) by a 12V d...
John Griffith 5

Verify AH on Flooded Bateries?

Does anyone know the best way to physically verify the AH capacity of flooded batteries? This would be nice to check if...
Bently Harris 3

Varistors or Surge Arrestors

HiWhat's the difference between Varistors and Surge Arrestors? It seems that both suppress high voltage spikes! Are both siutabl...
Brian Ellul 1

Variable flow Hydro Generation

I have a stream that varies seasonally. Is there a type of turbine I can use that can handle different amounts of gallons/minute...
Richard Mathis 8

Using Ultra Capacitors To Extend Battery Life

I ran across an article in my travels (see link below) detailing the use of ultra capacitors in forklifts to extend the battery ...
Travis A 15

Using two separate inverters in parallel to make 240 vac.

Is this possible with two 120v exeltech units?
Adam McLaren 2

Using two or three inverters on same battery bank

I have three inverters (1000 W 24V; 3000 W, 24V and 4000 W, 24V) Can I connect them simultaeneously on same battery bank to ...
Ibraheem Diso 4

Using Roof Shingles instead of panels

Ok...we are newbies to this, so please excuse the silly questions. We will be building a Solar home that will be off the gri...
Lori Cross 7

USING BZ240 IS IT OK

Im using an 130W solar panel for lighting and BZ240 as achrger .It is clear from the circit of BZ240 that it is use a FET(IR...
Wahhab Razaaq 0

Using a charge controller with a Xantrex Powerpack

I successfully hooked up a small 6W panel directly to a Xantrex Powerpack using a coaxial power plug. While in direct sunlight, ...
Vince Allen 3

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

using 12v dc appliances during the day

The small system I have for a computer: low end laptop draws 20watts 20 watt 12v solar panel (PowerUp BSP-2012) ...
James Johnson 2

Used Panels

I have purchased 2 used solar panels from the CSX Railroad.  They measure about 18 x 25 inches.  They each have a numb...
Richard Hudson 1

Use swimming pool water to generate electricity

Is there any way I can use the flow of water from my swimming pool pump to generate electicity?  Possibly I could install a...
Bret Rogers 2

Use only electricity that is generated by solar panels and what is stored in the

Can you setup an inverter to power the load if there enough solar energy being produced or use the batteries and not use the gri...
Gary Miller 4

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