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New to solar? Then this is the place to start. Basic solar, wind, battery, inverter stuff.

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Discussion List

Discussion	Started By	Replies	Views	Most Recent
Very new to solar, question about my controller and system!	cg52 February 2016	3	103	littleharbor2 February 2016
Calculation test with GC2s	JoshK February 2016	11	161	JoshK February 2016
clamp meter	mike74820 February 2016	4	82	zoneblue February 2016
Should I worry about Brand Names with Circuit Breakers? 123	lolcashcow January 2016	65	3.6K	lolcashcow February 2016
Correct way to measure SG	WaterWheel January 2016	16	281	SolarMusher February 2016
Battery usage configuration	lalakai February 2016	4	61	BB. February 2016
Help with array configuration	solarsquirral February 2016	14	111	vtmaps February 2016
Battery + to Inverter + & Inverter - to Car Chasis Ground? (Not Battery - ?)	lolcashcow February 2016	0	572	lolcashcow February 2016
100 watt panel getting 2.5 Amps in full sun	Blindowl1234 February 2016	0	51	zoneblue February 2016
need more info on making a BTS from earlier info	elesaver February 2016	14	142	Vic February 2016
wiring	mike74820 February 2016	2	43	mike74820 February 2016
What make and model batteries do you use?	South Africa February 2016	10	381	Mangas February 2016
determine aH capacity	elesaver February 2016	6	141	mike95490 February 2016
Redefining beginner...	wthiessen February 2016	3	62	zoneblue February 2016
ARI hybrid solar-wind controller	Bruceherman February 2016	6	251	BB. February 2016
How much wattage do I need to run my ham radio	martinhoover February 2016	12	2.6K	Dave Angelini February 2016
Why isn't it working?	Gilgamesh91 February 2016	4	61	vtmaps February 2016
Before signing, what else?	lasitter June 2015	9	168	Ralph Day February 2016
Breakers, Box, Charge Controller	Zakarume February 2016	13	221	Photowhit February 2016
How many watts do I need for my solar panel to have to power my tiny house?	SarahEfim February 2016	16	434	zoneblue February 2016
Any work around to island PV system when grid is not active	venkat1259 February 2016	3	51	Dave Angelini February 2016
Battery monitor questions.	jackbombay January 2016	24	473	Vic February 2016
Just happy about my solar setup	mike74820 February 2016	2	92	mike74820 February 2016
Using a deep cycle battery to temporarily cover additional wattage requirements?	lolcashcow February 2016	8	181	vtmaps February 2016
Step down 14.2v to 6.8v to charge a single Trojan 6v battery	Outrunner February 2016	4	131	Outrunner February 2016
Charge Controllers	A5c11 February 2016	8	212	mike95490 February 2016
Ah capacity is reduced while battery voltage and SG good 12	elesaver January 2016	51	631	westbranch February 2016
Beware when ordering from China I learned a hard lesson this week	Blindowl1234 February 2016	10	191	mike95490 February 2016
Sure do learn a lot here....especially about batteries and what to look for	Blindowl1234 January 2016	0	31	Blindowl1234 January 2016
Best place for copper cables?	lolcashcow January 2016	9	121	Vic January 2016