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Re: Off grid upgrade checking parameters
Normally we use the 20 hour rate for our rules of thumb... Assuming 24 volt battery bank: * S605 bank, 4x series => 468 AH bank * S550 bank, 4x series x 2 parallel => 428 AH * 2 parallel => …1 · -
Re: Battery s
Hmmm... Maybe not(?). Generally for AGM type batteries you want to see ~14.2 to 14.4 volts "held" for ~2-4 hours when charging... ANY SHADE on solar panels will dramatically reduce their ou…1 · -
Re: Battery s
The Renogy 3k Watt inverter draws around 2.5 amps (no load): https://www.renogy.com/content/RNG-INVT-3000-12V-P2/INVT-P2-Datasheet.pdf * 2.5 amps * 12 volts = 30 Watts I am guessing that your 0.04 am…1 · -
Re: Older Used Panels/Equipment Worth Selling?
Look closely at the surface of the cells under glass (make sure glass is clean--Brown dirt on glass can look like "burn spots" on cells). Take your panels an lay them out on the ground on a…1 · -
Re: Did I do this correctly? Magnum system to panel
To use the full 4,000 Watts from your inverter, you need a 120/240 VAC breaker panel... Basically, you have L1/L2/Neutral/Green wire safety ground. The left side is the input to a utility "pole …1 ·
