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brad2504x4
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Apr 01, 2015

Solar panel system advice/personal experiences please

Hello I am seeking information from those that have these installed. How many panels/watts do you need for the load your using? What controller do you recommend? I will be using 2 - 6 volt batt...
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westend
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Apr 06, 2015
Westend is using VERY long aluminum angles, and they indeed distribute all the weight and stress over wider area. I think his roof is different, so a different design was needed. Besides, he is tilting his panels - not sure how often - so there is more stress.

I occasionally have some stress but it isn't from my solar installation :W
My 235W module is tilted all the time while in storage.



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