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Which PV module electrical connection is the best (purely subjective) ?I've purchased two different large PV modules- Mitsubishi 125w modules with MC2 connectors, and Kyocera 130w modules with j... |
Travis M | 3 |
Simple diversion controllerHey,
I just finished getting my garage off the grid, and I'm pretty happy with what I have so far, using a ... |
Travis M | 4 |
replacing glass on broken moduleI just bought a pair of Mitsubishi 125w modules. Both stayed in my garage until I was ready to pull them from the box and inst... |
Travis M | 4 |
Why aren't reflectors used in PV arrays?I've often wondered why photovoltaic panels are not used in conjunction with reflectors of some type to channel more light ... |
Travis M | 3 |
MC vs MC2I just bought a pair of Mitsubishi panels here, and will probably be buying 6-10 more as I put more load on my new off-grid hybr... |
Travis M | 6 |
electric heating element questionI have a 120v ac immersion liquid heater with thermostatic control (purchased from McMaster.com). This is essentially the same... |
Travis M | 2 |
Help with 48v to 12vNeed some quick help with a situation. I have a 48v battery and a 12v inverter. As a temporary set up till I can get my 48v inve... |
Troy Amason | 4 |
DC Bulbs not working in some circuits?Hello everyone! I am running some compact florescent bulbs at a camp off the grid. I was using an invert... |
Truax McFarland | 3 |
Air Breeze performanceHello,
I would like to know if 'Air Breeze 24 volt' is good in my location. Details as follows;
Latitude 9.019... |
Usman Kazaure Abdullahi | 2 |
120 volts Vs 220 voltsCould someone educate me on country voltage of 120volts or 220volts? Countries like USA,JAPAN use 120 volts while UK,Nigeria use... |
Usman Kazaure Abdullahi | 1 |
Battery State of ChargeMost of the 12volts inverter cutout the battery at 10.5volts to prevent over discharging.
Based on the battery st... |
Usman Kazaure Abdullahi | 14 |
Battery BankI came across a faulty battery on 24 volts system with 200 amp-hr bank capacity.
2 strings of 100 amp-hr
The battery ban... |
Usman Kazaure Abdullahi | 1 |
Charging 200 Amp-hr battery with solar panelI need help on the size of solar panel to use on my system with following configuration;
12 volt system
200 Amp-hr ... |
Usman Kazaure Abdullahi | 1 |
solar hot water baseboard systemHi, we had a hot water baseboard heating system in Alaska (oil-heated) and are interested in designing a similar system us... |
valerie maxwell | 1 |
Confusion about solar connections.I have some Sharp 167 nd-u3 panels. I could use 2 more in my string. Can,t find any as they have been discontinued. I found some... |
Victor Snodgrass | 1 |
Question about fronious inverterI was thinking of a model IG 2000 inverter for 1 string of 12 sharp ND-167U3A solar panels I have. In the dc imput data for the ... |
Victor Snodgrass | 0 |
How can a 48 volt dc generator be used to charge 24 volt battery bank?I have a 48 volt dc generator 5.5 kw. Also have 2 24 volt inverters. Have 2 mx 60 charge controlers for my solar panels. Is ther... |
Victor Snodgrass | 14 |
induction motorCan I use any induction motor to buit a wind generator?
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Victor | 0 |
BZ Products MPPT500 step down voltageI bought a BZ Products MPPT500 charge controller recently, and it is out in the yard undergoing tests with the PV arrays that I ... |
Victor Cozart | 14 |
Using a charge controller with a Xantrex PowerpackI successfully hooked up a small 6W panel directly to a Xantrex Powerpack using a coaxial power plug. While in direct sunlight, ... |
Vince Allen | 3 |
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