FAQs for going solar
Hello I know there are a lot of posts on the topic of solar already, and I don't want to post yet another list of newbie questions about all the components I need etc. So I was wondering if someone...
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Chandalen wrote:
Ski: I started with the Renogy 200w panel kit. The controller with the kit is ok.. at best. After changing to a TS-45 I noticed a huge improvement. I have since expanded to 5 panels.
I only got the panels and assembled everything else myself including a Solar30 controller for $30. I am already dissatified with that as it is single setting that I have to manually switch depending on whether I am on shore power or dry camping. I ordered the other controller that Renogy uses, the Viewstar VS3024 which is far more capable with custom settings for float, bulk and equalizing. I will probably add two more panels later. If the OP can find a kit with the Viewstar, I would recommend that over the cheaper kit.
