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by Solar98632
Sat Mar 12, 2016 12:30 am
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: I have become Serious Now
Replies: 14
Views: 67862

Re: I have become Serious Now

Screenshot 2016-03-11 at 9.17.06 PM.png I currently Just re-upgraded. Looks like I am going to need a larger battery bank. The unit really does a lot of work. I am looking for some 0 AWG line though. I don't plan running it at full 5,000 watts. so far I have powered all these things at once. How ev...
by Solar98632
Mon Mar 07, 2016 12:18 am
Forum: Survival Discussions
Topic: Water Pump 50 Psi 12 vdc
Replies: 1
Views: 17628

Water Pump 50 Psi 12 vdc

Just got a Water pump for well you know just in case kind of thing . And,to water our vegies. I guess I am turning I to a prepper..Didn't I tend to but..hey what can you say? My city lost power just this month from a nasty storm and I do mean nasty. When I means nasty this was no typical "blow bye "...
by Solar98632
Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:02 pm
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: Non MPPT Controler Question
Replies: 3
Views: 18601

Re: Non MPPT Controler Question

Ok i have some data. After purchasing a new Voltmeter, the Harbor Freight panels are producing. Voltages between 13 (cloudy day) to 20vdc (full sun) My max amps have been 15.2 amps. This video demonstrates What is is i am trying to speak of. [urlhttps://youtu.be/9av2HY2u0QU[/url] https://youtu.be/9a...
by Solar98632
Fri Feb 19, 2016 12:27 am
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: Non MPPT Controler Question
Replies: 3
Views: 18601

Re: Non MPPT Controler Question

Any ideas?
by Solar98632
Tue Feb 09, 2016 12:17 am
Forum: Alternate Energy Discussions
Topic: Non MPPT Controler Question
Replies: 3
Views: 18601

Non MPPT Controler Question

As you all know I have a harbor freight Charge Controller and a Harbor freight 2,000 watt Inverter. When it comes to the sun a weird thing occurs perhaps it is the ARMs I a m using, they do have a faster charge rate. Ok. So I am at 12 amps happily charging away on my solar power. An low and behold i...
by Solar98632
Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: I have become Serious Now
Replies: 14
Views: 67862

Re: I have become Serious Now

Looks like a very nice (expensive?) charger. My only problem would be the relatively low power output of 10 amps = 120 watts. That is not much power at all really. I guess you would need a bunch of these to charge up your batteries fast enough. Your correct on that, but i use only 50 watts total on...
by Solar98632
Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: I have become Serious Now
Replies: 14
Views: 67862

Re: I have become Serious Now

Gene and BucktoothBetty'sboyfreind seem to like the charger.
I am in starting to get serious now?
by Solar98632
Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: I have become Serious Now
Replies: 14
Views: 67862

Re: I have become Serious Now

I now have 6 35 amp hour agms and they are new. For a total of 210 Ah. I currently now have a new charger and maintainer. Model No. PL2310C10/6/2 Amp 6/12V Intelligent Battery Charger  / Maintainer CEC Compliant Combining fully automatic operation and the ability to properly charge multiple battery ...
by Solar98632
Wed Jan 06, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: How do I Wire once I start branching from the first 5?
Replies: 11
Views: 46409

Re: How do I Wire once I start branching from the first 5?

No, i would not lay them on thier side lol. One thing I did over look, said weight of batteries, I will be adding a reinforcement to that shelf, it is bowing. On the up side, my goal is to have [ 15] 35 ah batteries. Currently I can run our freezer over night and run the electronics as well. We need...
by Solar98632
Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: Solar Power Discussions
Topic: How do I Wire once I start branching from the first 5?
Replies: 11
Views: 46409

Re: How do I Wire once I start branching from the first 5?

Here is some interesting data: One kilowatt‐hour of electricity is enough to: ‐ watch television for 10 hours ‐ vacuum for an hour ‐ wash 12 pounds of laundry ‐ cook breakfast for a family of 4 ‐ listen to the radio for 20 hours ‐ work on computer for 5‐10 hrs The electricity usage chart below is a ...