massive solar install
hey everyone! it was a cold winter, but I made it through with minimal issues. my yeti lithium 1400 + 550w 12v renogy panels more than covered what I needed through the season. however, it is now t...
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pianotuna wrote:
Mako,
In your shoes parallel may be the best you can do. That, of course, means sticking with 12 volts. Or sell the panels and start over.
thats okay with me. I bought my panels to fit my roof perfectly, once I have the rest up there ill upload pics. I do have a youtube channel(Rollin Nerdy) if you want to check it out.
what I can do is buy compatible 24v stuff that will also work with a 12v setup, so eventually I can build a 24v system and all ill need is new panels. not a major loss, as least I don't think so. it just means fat cables (which I already have), and it means I get to work with what I am familiar with. I do love learning new things and will eventually switch to 24 or 48v.
so for 12v, do you recommend the things I linked in the OP?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NLLSGMY/ref=twister_B00XKDUM9I?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I know its an inverter and will invert 12v to 120v, but I can't figure out what else it does. int allows me to plug into shore power and charge my battery bank. if thats the case, I don't need the conventional RV converter setup right? thank you so, so much!
side note: this is a wonderful idea I think. picture you moving into a 20 foot motorhome that already has permanently mounted 850w 12v solar panels all in parallel. you have $8,000 to spend on your power supply. a generator is not an option. knowing what you know, and what you have for panels, what would YOU guys buy? lithium is a must.
