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  • Re: Misleading information from a supposed reputable? company

    Yea... It is a good example of what an MPPT and PWM charge controller can do... But there is a whole bunch of stuff behind the scenes that go into designing and operating an off grid (or even grid ti…
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  • Re: DC circuit breaker

    Yes. That is correct. However, as long as the wire size is at least 12 AWG from array to charge controller, you do not need any breaker at all (only need breaker(s) with 3 or more parallel strings, o…
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  • Re: DC circuit breaker

    Isc~11 amps for your panels... 2x 11a=22a (two strings feeding into shorted string #3) would exceed the 20 amp maximum breaker/fusing for current through a single panel It is a close call for 3 paral…
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  • Re: Van RV Proposed Solar System Check

    What size controller for 175 Watt panels with Imp~9.8 amps... For a PWM controller charging a 12 volt battery bank, 40 Amp minimum. If you "believe" the NEC, they want to derate by 1/0.85 *…
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  • Re: Storing flooded lead acid battery

    Is this a "sealed dry charged" battery from the factory? If so, you can store them for (typically) up to 18 months. Storing in cool temperatures should slow the aging process. For every 10C…
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