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Adding a battery bank

I have a bank of six Surrette 4-CS-17PS 546Ah batteries in series for 24V, installed in 2008.  I would like to now double m...
Thomas Anderson 8

Three phase Solar Power for commercial use

Hey everyone, I'm currently designing a three phase solar power system for commercial use. I've pretty much d...
Adam Cu 8

which dc motor to use

   ok i would love to make a wind tubine but have no information on what type of dc motor produces electicity. I have heard fr...
Nathan Plass 8

12v Switches for interior lights/outlets

I've researched around and keep finding that normal household switches are not DC rated.  I'm curious what you al...
Fritz Frerichs 8

mounting kaneka 60 60w panels

i live in the northwest and will be installing 4 kaneka 60 60w panels on a dual axis array.  which array will these panels ...
Lee Stubbe 8

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

Charge controller and Diversion Load Controller on the same system?

Hi again all, So, my next project will be to set up a small system that will: a.) charge a battery via PV->...
Ryan Bond 8

Should I use Trojan or Interstate batteries?

I'm torn between price and distance to travel. Interstate dealer is approx. 30 miles away, about a 1 hour trip, and Trojan ...
Gordon DeBower 9

Debugging a failed RV solar system

Hi, I purchased an RV Kit from altE store 4 years ago, comprising 2 80W panels, and a BZ240 charge controller. THe inst...
Chris Tann 9

PV powered circulator pump for AET solar hot water system undersized PV panel

Any folks have experience with the March pumps supplied with the AET hot water system kits? My system was supplied with a 12 vol...
9

mixing solar panel voltages within a single solar array

Are there any problem running different voltage panels as part of the same solar string. I have a SB1800u and 10 PW100...
John Anderson 9

Newbie needs help!

I'm new at installing RE and trying to understand. I have installed a C-Series 60 Amp 12/24V Regulator or LVD or Load Div. ...
Roxie Perkins 9

DC pump directly to PV Panel?

As a novice to the Solar PV industry, I have a lot to learn so here are my questions. 1.  Can I run a small DC cir...
Paul Rohrs 9

Solar Charge Controllers - Is one made with standard "SAE connector" in & out??

Greetings, I'm a newbie to all this, so please bear with me. I just ordered a Global Solar Accessory Kit from Alte...
Steven Silva 9

Battery bank weak after adding water to batteries

Hello, I have a bank of 6 4v Surrette deep-cycle batteries that have been online for about 1.5 years.  I recently ...
Samuel Klawitter 9

a little help

Posted by Lee Butcher on Today at 07:51:59 PM a little help? We are living off the grid in South central Texas (mason c...
Lee Butcher 9

Controller for operating loads both with solar and ordinary power

Hi all! Can I operate my loads by using both solar and grid power at a time? That means if my load require 500...
Tech Guy 9

newbie, example first system review

I'm looking at the cost of creating a solar system to providing light for a small barn.  I've done the calculations g...
Brian P 9

system grounding questions

talk about a confusing part of setting up an off-grid system correctly.. Please give me some feedback. 12v system with ...
James Johnson 9

need advice for a secondhand solar panel that draws 18-19v without a load

Hello all.  I have a secondhand solar panel that draws 18-19v without a load.  I don't know the amperage, but can...
Tod Emko 9

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