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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-14-2017, 04:28 PM
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Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
I drew the batteries down overnight. Was at 70%...

I drew the batteries down overnight. Was at 70% at dawn, so we'll see what we get today on the solar.

All the interior and exterior lights on, is a pretty good load, even though they are all...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-14-2017, 02:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Actually, the ratings for the winter months on...

Actually, the ratings for the winter months on output are actually higher than summer. Perhaps it's because it's cooler, you'll get more out of the panels.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-14-2017, 12:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
This weekend I plan to draw down the batteries...

This weekend I plan to draw down the batteries deeper using the inverter to see if I can get more out of the solar. Was hoping for 2kwh per day out of the array. All this week it seems to have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-12-2017, 02:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
We had a really good solar day today. Peak of...

We had a really good solar day today. Peak of 367 watts. Total output was down to 1.26kWh, (usually it's 1.8kWh, but peak watts around 295), but the charge time was way down - went from 11.23...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-08-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Running a test in a fully sunny spot today to see...

Running a test in a fully sunny spot today to see what kind of output I can get. Yesterday I only got 1600 watt hours because of shading from my palm tree.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-06-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Those are for easy removal so you could install...

Those are for easy removal so you could install the tilt bars. I will probably remove those for a cleaner look. Tilting is a PITA unless you are going to sit around in one place for a long time.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-06-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Well, I got my solar project sorted today. I...

Well, I got my solar project sorted today. I added 3 additional 100watt panels for a total of 400 watts. I ended up having to peel up the combiner box, clean all the dicor off it and the roof and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-06-2017, 03:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Another good day - 470wh. My other panels came...

Another good day - 470wh. My other panels came in and I put them together, but ran out of light, so mount them tomorrow.

Attached is the sticker on the back. No indication that it's a Grape...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-05-2017, 09:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
The 160 watt panels I put on the bus were Grape...

The 160 watt panels I put on the bus were Grape panels. So far I've been very happy with them. Reasonable price, high performance.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-05-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Not sure where the source their panels. I’ll...

Not sure where the source their panels. I’ll see if there is any info in the shipment due to me today. The are 41 x 21. The calculators I found online are pretty rudimentary - i’d Like to play...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-05-2017, 01:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Well it looks like we had a good day according to...

Well it looks like we had a good day according to the log.

460 watt hours for the day. 11.41 hours of bulk charging. Peak of 83 watts and 20.6 volts.

As a percentage of the spec, this panel...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-04-2017, 04:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Yes, when I said 20A, I meant the instantaneous...

Yes, when I said 20A, I meant the instantaneous output. Typical day in SoCal, I'd hope to see 100-120Ah for the array.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-04-2017, 04:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
I suspect I'll get a bit more than that for the...

I suspect I'll get a bit more than that for the day.

Lately I'm getting a total 11 hours of sun.

On the 180watt panel, the system was reporting 770 watt-hours for the day.
Of course those...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-04-2017, 03:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Well, you can't get them off at all using uplift....

Well, you can't get them off at all using uplift. You have to twist them.

So that tells me that it's not as strong in shear if you don't lock it in with caulk/dicor. If you do that, it would...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-04-2017, 02:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Well, I had an easy time removing the feet. ...

Well, I had an easy time removing the feet. Basically some twisting action I was able to pop the feet off. I take it since they were not on very long, they weren't fully cured. The Dicor came...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-28-2017, 02:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
I did order 4 new feet. Figured they'd get...

I did order 4 new feet. Figured they'd get wrecked prying them off.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-28-2017, 02:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Well, after watching my system work for a couple...

Well, after watching my system work for a couple weeks, and doing some more measuring, I've decided to expand with 2 more panels. It's kinda a shame to let such a sweet solar controller only have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-16-2017, 12:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Well, I've been playing with the AM Solar setup...

Well, I've been playing with the AM Solar setup for a week now. So far, I'm pretty impressed with it. You set a rotary switch for you battery type, so mine is on LiFEPO4.

The app is really...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-07-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
I've heard some complaints about heat losses with...

I've heard some complaints about heat losses with the flexible panels. ARV mounts them to a board first, and then to the roof. I think that helps their performance.

If the knobs deteriorate,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-07-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Since I only am using the 1 panel, I ran the AWG...

Since I only am using the 1 panel, I ran the AWG 10 all the way to the controller. So I have lots of AWG 4 left over. If I add another panel, then I'll have to replace that run from the combiner...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-07-2017, 03:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,236
Posted By wincrasher
Xplorer AM Solar Setup

Tonite I completed my install of the AM Solar Kit. This kit came with everything you need (except for tools of course) to install solar on an RV from nothing.

I got the Victron 50 Amp kit with a...
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