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Re: Circuit layout help for charging 12V battery with DC wind turbine generator
Small wind is a bit of a pain. When in the wind the turbine MUST create energy. So you need a charge controller with a diversion load(some place for the power to go once the batteries are charged). I…1 · -
Re: LiFePO4 talk
I'm NOT a fan of Will. Lithium has a lot of great qualities for off grid systems. Their light weight would make them particularly interesting for RV use. They are very efficient at storing energy. Lo…1 · -
Re: Newbie off grid system help
I won't say if your system will meet your needs, because you haven't discussed loads. But I would think a single Midnite Classic 150 would meet your needs. You can run your figures through the Midni…1 · -
Re: Which Solar Panel Configuration is Better?
The series connected panels are in essence a single string of cells. So long as the strings are the same there is no problem. You need the breakers since with 3 or more panels if a panel shorts the …1 · -
Re: Which Solar Panel Configuration is Better?
Do you not intend t put breakers between each string? It's a good safety measure and required if you need to meet NEC code. You will need some extra wires somewhere, I'd just mount them so that the t…1 ·
