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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
have 6 300 wattpanels on my charger now i want to add 6 more 300 watt panels	crank February 2016	15	208	vtmaps February 2016
I'm mixed up on wattage from my panels....help	Blindowl1234 February 2016	5	87	Blindowl1234 February 2016
The RED TAPE: North American standards, certifications, etc for components???	skip21al February 2016	4	78	Dave Angelini February 2016
Solar and Alternator Combination	kj67072 February 2016	5	163	Dave Angelini February 2016
Watt Readings on Classic and Kid	Zakarume February 2016	2	44	Zakarume February 2016
Very new to solar, question about my controller and system!	cg52 February 2016	3	104	littleharbor2 February 2016
Calculation test with GC2s	JoshK February 2016	11	173	JoshK February 2016
clamp meter	mike74820 February 2016	4	83	zoneblue February 2016
Should I worry about Brand Names with Circuit Breakers? 123	lolcashcow January 2016	65	3.7K	lolcashcow February 2016
Correct way to measure SG	WaterWheel January 2016	16	292	SolarMusher February 2016
Battery usage configuration	lalakai February 2016	4	63	BB. February 2016
Help with array configuration	solarsquirral February 2016	14	112	vtmaps February 2016
Battery + to Inverter + & Inverter - to Car Chasis Ground? (Not Battery - ?)	lolcashcow February 2016	0	576	lolcashcow February 2016
100 watt panel getting 2.5 Amps in full sun	Blindowl1234 February 2016	0	52	zoneblue February 2016
need more info on making a BTS from earlier info	elesaver February 2016	14	147	Vic February 2016
wiring	mike74820 February 2016	2	46	mike74820 February 2016
What make and model batteries do you use?	South Africa February 2016	10	390	Mangas February 2016
determine aH capacity	elesaver February 2016	6	142	mike95490 February 2016
Redefining beginner...	wthiessen February 2016	3	66	zoneblue February 2016
ARI hybrid solar-wind controller	Bruceherman February 2016	6	255	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	183	Ralph Day February 2016
Breakers, Box, Charge Controller	Zakarume February 2016	13	225	Photowhit February 2016
How many watts do I need for my solar panel to have to power my tiny house?	SarahEfim February 2016	16	437	zoneblue February 2016
Any work around to island PV system when grid is not active	venkat1259 February 2016	3	52	Dave Angelini February 2016
Battery monitor questions.	jackbombay January 2016	24	475	Vic February 2016
Just happy about my solar setup	mike74820 February 2016	2	95	mike74820 February 2016
Using a deep cycle battery to temporarily cover additional wattage requirements?	lolcashcow February 2016	8	182	vtmaps February 2016
Step down 14.2v to 6.8v to charge a single Trojan 6v battery	Outrunner February 2016	4	136	Outrunner February 2016