Ultimate Solar Thread
#21
Posted 20 October 2010 - 12:22 PM
http://www.windsun.c.../ChargeCont.htm
Browse the whole site. There is a ton of great info.
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#22
Posted 20 October 2010 - 06:25 PM
http://www.batteryst...calculator.html
Drive far away then stand in the water slinging bugs
#23
Posted 20 October 2010 - 08:08 PM
I added batterystuff to the list on page 1.You might try using this pretty cool energy consumption tool to figure out your total need. The tool then helps you decide on the size of panel. It's pretty thorough and a good exercise to go thru anyway.
http://www.batterystuff.com/solar-calculator.html
Check out this foldable panel: http://www.batteryst...s/P362watt.html
It would eliminate the potential for scraping up a panel on the roof with tree branches or hail and you could use it backpacking or in emergencies too. Too bad it is so expensive. If they only had an 85W+ version...
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#24
Posted 31 October 2010 - 07:42 PM
#25
Posted 01 November 2010 - 03:21 PM
Wow. They seem to have great prices. Please let us know what you think of the unit once installed. I added it to the master list on pg 1.I just bought a 100w panel and an mppt controller for $325 from SolarBlvd.com Will put this setup on my hybrid toyhauler, can add another 100w later if I though I needed it.
Now, just roaming around in a stock Land Cruiser (not stock for long though... bawahahha [evil laugh])
#26
Posted 01 November 2010 - 04:00 PM
Wow. They seem to have great prices. Please let us know what you think of the unit once installed. I added it to the master list on pg 1.
I was looking at a similar one, little more power for $500 but this looked great and I can always add another 100w if I need it. Given I had back surgery last week not sure when I will crawl up on the roof and figure out the best installation. It is an expensive situation, I have a new to me toyhauler, after fixing up my FWC I know what I want on this one, and I have all the time in the world sitting here surfing for ways to spend $$ on it. Electric tongue jack, solar, 6v batteries....................
#27
Posted 03 November 2010 - 11:48 AM
Thanks for the link. They do have great prices. I was curious
They have a Sharp 80W panel for $328 and aCynergy 80W panel for $199 (I think).. Can't see any major differences except that I have heard of Sharp
So, in panels, are we paying for a "name brand" or is the Sharp a better product??
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#28
Posted 03 November 2010 - 01:20 PM
Barko
Thanks for the link. They do have great prices. I was curious
They have a Sharp 80W panel for $328 and aCynergy 80W panel for $199 (I think).. Can't see any major differences except that I have heard of Sharp
So, in panels, are we paying for a "name brand" or is the Sharp a better product??
Could be but to me it is just a guess or a gamble. Mine should arrive in the next day or two, the MPPT and 100w. Yesterday I got 2 208 amp hour 6v batteries from Sam's Club for about $67 each! These are big boys, might even get another 100w to keep them full.
#29
Posted 04 November 2010 - 12:55 AM
I just bought a 100w panel and an mppt controller for $325 from SolarBlvd.com Will put this setup on my hybrid toyhauler, can add another 100w later if I though I needed it.
Which charge controller did you buy?
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#30
Posted 04 November 2010 - 01:52 AM
BZ 250 Watt PV MPPT Charge controller 50V Input, 12V/25A Output () = $106.25Which charge controller did you buy?
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