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Re: Connecting multiple solar panels and controllers to a single battery bank
If the panels already have controllers, I see no good reason to use any additional controllers. As mentioned above, having multiple controllers on a bank is generally fine.1 · -
Re: Connecting multiple solar panels and controllers to a single battery bank
What I've found with DC vs AC units is the DC (at least the common Danfoss based ones) tend to be better at keeping stuff cool than getting them cool. Some have provision to adjust speed, but even on…1 · -
Re: Connecting multiple solar panels and controllers to a single battery bank
DC fridges do tend to take less to run - the DC chest fridge/freezer on my boat runs in the ballpark of what you suggest or a bit less if it's only filled with precooled stuff. DC also avoids running…1 · -
Re: Connecting multiple solar panels and controllers to a single battery bank
No, I wouldn't say it's ideal or even preferable to have a separate controller for each panel. It very much depends on the specific application, but in most, multiple panels on a single controller wo…1 · -
Re: Off grid rv help
If the panels really are 20v, maybe a controller like: https://www.solar-electric.com/trts12vochco.html Reasonable price with enough capacity to handle the panels. Can be used for higher voltage bank…1 ·
