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[Kodachrome]

OK, got the panel, killer one too, 100 watt, 40.8' x 20.7" at just 14.5 pounds!

http://www.amsolar.c...e_13/gs100.html

[pods8]

What happens is the same thing that has always happened with my 3-way, you lose some cold air. I need the counter space so the front load system is still the best way for me to go with it at the moment, especially when developing film out in the field.

You could always consider a top loader on pullout slides if it fit somewhere in your cabinet layout.

OK, got the panel, killer one too, 100 watt, 40.8' x 20.7" at just 14.5 pounds!

http://www.amsolar.com/home/amr_1305242891831/page_13/gs100.html

Okay that one is 5.7amps at max, what about the 85W one? (Assuming you're still wondering about using that 10amp controller).

[Kodachrome]

You could always consider a top loader on pullout slides if it fit somewhere in your cabinet layout.



Okay that one is 5.7amps at max, what about the 85W one? (Assuming you're still wondering about using that 10amp controller).

No more than 5 amps, a total of 11 on a blue bird day at 12,000 feet

One thing I had Marty and Jeff do was build a battery box outside the under couch storage so I could add a second battery if I felt like it. I have to admit, I love the extra storage but right now I am only running a Optima blue top, D34M, not their highest capacity one.

If I add a second battery, what would be the one to get in terms of capacity and how do I wire it in?

[K7MDL]

Batteries in parallel should be matched, brand, size, and age.

For disimilar batteries you could use a battery selector switch selecting only 1 at a time for load if they are different. The selected one is also the only one that gets charged, so you have to remember to switch batteries periodically, or use a full time connected dual bank charger (or equivalent diode isolated charger with voltage drop compensation built in) to run 2 unmatched batteries. Other schemes around also, but this is a starting point.

[Barko1]

Here is a macho looking cooler

For a strong cheap battery combo you can get two 6v at Sam's club for like $170, can't remember the total amps but lots!

[Kodachrome]

Batteries in parallel should be matched, brand, size, and age.

For disimilar batteries you could use a battery selector switch selecting only 1 at a time for load if they are different. The selected one is also the only one that gets charged, so you have to remember to switch batteries periodically, or use a full time connected dual bank charger (or equivalent diode isolated charger with voltage drop compensation built in) to run 2 unmatched batteries. Other schemes around also, but this is a starting point.

I think I am just going to fully go for it and make this rig "Sick-Tastic", so how do I wire in parallel? Just ordered the Morning Star MPPT 15 and RM-1, I'm going to need a windfall after this is done, LOL!

[pods8]

I think I am just going to fully go for it and make this rig "Sick-Tastic", so how do I wire in parallel? Just ordered the Morning Star MPPT 15 and RM-1, I'm going to need a windfall after this is done, LOL!

The power wires going to/from the batteries "Y" to each battery.

[Jeff Wanamog]

[leadsled9]

I think I am just going to fully go for it and make this rig "Sick-Tastic", so how do I wire in parallel? Just ordered the Morning Star MPPT 15 and RM-1, I'm going to need a windfall after this is done, LOL!

You will love that set up. That's exactly what I have in my Hawk.

[chnlisle]

Back scratcher optional.