Monitor Windseeker output

denlow
denlow Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭
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I am brand new to off grid systems and we have recently purchased our retirement home. There is a old windseeker mated to a PV system and propane generator. There are sixteen 70 watt BP panels, 20 Trojan 105s (24 volt configuration), Outback controller and Trace inverter. My question is how can I best monitor / check the output of the Windseeker? Is there a specific meter I could install that would show what output I am getting from the wind generator?
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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Monitor Windseeker output

    With both wind and solar, you should have 2 controllers also. Maybe the windseeker has one internally.

    You can go as simple as an amp meter for a car, or a digital recording meter that will tell you what time of day, it produced how much. Some charge controllers log the data, and a PC can download it.

    But unless the wind is strong enough to blow your hat off every time you step outside, I would not count on much power from it.

    Mike
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  • snuffy
    snuffy Solar Expert Posts: 72 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Monitor Windseeker output
    denlow wrote: »
    I am brand new to off grid systems and we have recently purchased our retirement home. There is a old windseeker mated to a PV system and propane generator. There are sixteen 70 watt BP panels, 20 Trojan 105s (24 volt configuration), Outback controller and Trace inverter. My question is how can I best monitor / check the output of the Windseeker? Is there a specific meter I could install that would show what output I am getting from the wind generator?

    One of these may possibly do what you want. http://www.tlgwindpower.com/ccontrollers.htm
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