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Re: batterie bank
How old is the existing battery? Putting new batteries in parallel with an old one can be a problem as they may have different effective capacities and charging needs. Also, if temperature in the gar…1 · -
Re: New to Solar and Beginner Off-Grid Setup
You mentioned wanting to use solar for emergency/backup purposes. Before getting to any expansion, it would be a good idea to quantify the loads you want to have backup power for, and how long they n…1 · -
Re: New to Solar and Beginner Off-Grid Setup
Maybe something like a small circulating pump for a pond or solar thermal collector? Maybe to drive a relay to turn lights on (with another power source) at dusk and off in the morning?1 · -
Re: New to Solar and Beginner Off-Grid Setup
My guess is the load terminals on the controller don't draw from battery. To find out you could just cover the panels with a small load connected to the controller. If the load shuts off it isn&…1 · -
Re: float @ 90% SOC
To clarify a bit, if you use a "whiz bang jr" with your classic end amps are measured at the battery. If you don't use a wbjr, you can still set end amps but current will be measured a…1 ·
