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by jos6i
Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:53 am
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: MPPT vs PWM
Replies: 1
Views: 6983

MPPT vs PWM

I've just ordered online a brand new 40A MPPT controller, lets see if it really does what people and reviews claim it/them they do. Been accostumed for yers with the use of PWMs, I've noticed they tend to waste too much energy that could have been harvested in a better way. Let's see. I'll tell you ...
by jos6i
Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:38 am
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: Amorphous solar panel problem?
Replies: 2
Views: 8774

Re: Amorphous solar panel problem?

thanks, I'll keep an eye on it, let's hope that is that
by jos6i
Sun Dec 22, 2013 3:53 pm
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: Amorphous solar panel problem?
Replies: 2
Views: 8774

Amorphous solar panel problem?

I have mono and policrystaline panels, but recently bought a portable amorphous system, the fact is the voltage fluctuates, changes from a voltage to another, say, i.e. 13v to 17v or 7 to 9v. Is this correct? is it faulty? should I have any issues when connecting the panel to a battery? thanks in ad...
by jos6i
Sat Nov 16, 2013 5:08 pm
Forum: Camper and RV Repair
Topic: RV Exterior Improvments
Replies: 10
Views: 41140

Re: RV Exterior Improvments

tweakinreaper wrote:haybales houses might be of help here for the thermal value as well. Stacking them around the shaded side of the RV may help greatly year round.
just a thought....
Even better, good idea must say
by jos6i
Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:08 pm
Forum: Camper and RV Repair
Topic: RV Exterior Improvments
Replies: 10
Views: 41140

Re: RV Exterior Improvments

Why don't you just use some pallets coated in plastic and place them inclined towards the three walls of your RV? just an idea.
by jos6i
Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:07 pm
Forum: Batteries and Battery Experiments
Topic: Life of Lead Acid Batteries
Replies: 20
Views: 69664

Re: Life of Lead Acid Batteries

I really thank you Mike for your pieces of advice. They really do work. Even more, May I add in my humble experience just a bit more... 1. using some sort of desulfator, preferably electronic and or epson salt (just some spoonfulls to each cell, it really works). 2. trickle charging (little by littl...
by jos6i
Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How about a new user welcome topic
Replies: 22
Views: 48749

Re: How about a new user welcome topic

After writing my proposal of an introduction topic, I find it right here. Excuse me. My name is Jose, call me jos6i, interested in renewables, solar mainly and off grid living. MHope the fact of just reading, posting and voting may be of any help to Troy. Saying hello to everybody and wishing a good...
by jos6i
Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: May I suggest an introduction Category
Replies: 0
Views: 6189

May I suggest an introduction Category

First of all, greetings Troy, you've been brave enough to take a decission others haven't been able to do yet, being offgrid, living alone and living a dream. Thanks for all your help, reccomendations, posts, videos etc. Now, let me introduce myself. My name is José Ignacio, jos6i, not much original...