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  • Re: Did I kill my batteries

    EstragonEstragon
    You may well have toasted the batteries. AGMs are quite sensitive to overcharging, and the smell is a bad sign. I would check the resting voltage on each of the batteries. If it's about normal (12.6i…
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  • Re: Numbers Not Adding Up

    EstragonEstragon
    In figuring out how much panel you need/want, although we use some rules of thumb, it really comes down to personal preference. There's nothing "wrong" with using 400w of pv on a 450ah@24v …
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  • Re: Should you DIY a Solar Installation

    EstragonEstragon
    That article really doesn't say much at all. 10% might be about right if I bought panels etc at a box store vs getting something installed, but it's really apples and oranges. I saw $3/watt on sale a…
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  • Re: New build off-grid

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    We don't know where in southern CO you are, but if you're a cool, high altitude spot, you may do a bit better than NOCT output. To get a sense of what to expect, you may want to check out pvwatts.nre…
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  • Re: New build off-grid

    EstragonEstragon
    Golf cart batteries are typically 6v, so 6 wouldn't work for a 24v system. 8 would give you 2 strings for ~ 450ah@24v. Basically enough for 1 day of cloudy weather, then start the honda. Probably a g…
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