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power directly off of Panels?when using a 12v dc appliance directly off the battery bank, during the day while the sun is out, are you pulling power directly... |
James Johnson | 12 |
Diversion Load IssuesI own a Bergey XL.1 turbine rated at 1kW. Bergey specs from their website indicate that a diversion load connected to thei... |
Thomas Anderson | 12 |
What exactly to buy to run TV.Hi everyone,
I'm really new to the whole alt energy scene, but I'd like to run my 20" 75w TV off solar. ... |
Dave Rigotti | 12 |
HELP HELP HELP :)Hey All..Ok please don't bash me as i have read and re-read millions of articles on this stuff and its making me nuts/dizzy... |
Michael Oshman | 12 |
DR series inverter stacking problem
Looking for anyone who's got some experience with Xantrex's DR series inverters.
I've got a ... |
Tom T | 12 |
What is wrong with my system?I have succeeded to up running a 1000watts non-glass type panel system at home and something happen on the second day. Aft... |
Gary C | 12 |
AGM batteries - Life ExpectancyOk, everytime I ask how long batteries should last, I get the "it depends" answer
So here's a hypotheti... |
Patrick Guenette | 12 |
Looking for opinions on Enphase InvertersOne of the solar companies that we are considering has recommended Enphase Inverters on each of the panels.
Does anyone hav... |
Elaine Daley | 12 |
Two Battery Banks?Been running into a brick wall with this persuit. My system is 12v. My hydro puts out 20 amps. I'd like to have two battery... |
Russell Hanson | 11 |
Charging Batteries with generator problems - suggestions?I have a fairly simple system, 4 120 Watt kyocera panels running in parellel through an Outback 4500 watt inverter to charge the... |
Eric Cox | 11 |
24 volt panels to charge 12 volt battriesHi All
I have some 24 volt panels that put out almost 26 volts. My first question is would this be to high to charge a 12 vo... |
Steve M | 11 |
Sizing and designing vineyard irrigation systemI have the beginnings of a solar system to run irrigation for a vineyard at a remote site in Sonoma County. I have 2 100 watt pa... |
Peter Young | 11 |
Energy draw switchI own a small island in Canada that isn't connected to the grid. About 3 years ago we got our first renewable power, a simp... |
Steven Messer | 11 |
watt meter for DCi'm starting a full 12V DC solar system and looking for a 12V DC power meter. seems the kill-a-watt, only works with ... |
Ryan Libre | 10 |
Help!!!! Wire crimping or soldering?OK....I'm starting to wire the DC box BUT...the Outback breakers have nuts on them and it looks like I"ll either have ... |
Ann Byers | 10 |
Intertie questionHi there I'm a newbie so I'm sorry if these seem like dumb questions. I've been researching installing a grid intertie system fo... |
charles Lyle | 10 |
Minimum string size for Solectria 3000w grid-tie inverter?Hi all,
I'm starting off relatively small and and have had my Solectria 3000w grid-tie inverter hooked up. Recentl... |
Tracy N | 10 |
AC amps - DC ampsHello all,
I've been trying to wrap my head around a couple of things lately and was hoping someone could shed som... |
Dave C | 10 |
micro turbineConceptually, would it be possible/economical to generate electricity from a large irrigation system.I have a 3" water main (pur... |
Steve Rhodes | 10 |
Power Inverter Faults, what am I doing wrong?Ok, Im new to this. I have a 53 Watt panel and the Open Circuit Voltage is 20 volts, the Voltage at max power is
14.5... |
Mike Billat | 10 |
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