Feedback on this solar kit?
Hello, I see Harbor Freight has this kit on sale for $140. Yes, I know it's probably the cheapest cheesiest thing I could probably buy because it's from HF, but it's my first endeavor into solar charg...
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I agree, I don't think it has a charge controller. I don't think you need one in this case. The general rule of thumb is that if your charger's max output is less than 1% of your battery capacity you can get buy without. These 3 panels should put out less than 1 amp each, 3 amps total. That's less than 1% of your 375 AH battery bank.
What do I think of it? It's cheap stuff. I wouldn't want to deal with 3 little 15 watt panels. I would want just one 50 watt or larger panel. Amorphous panels are more tolerant of shading than crystalline panels but also less efficient. If space is a concern I bet you could find a 75 or even 90 watt panel that was physically the same size as the 3 15's put together. A quick internet search for a 90 watt panel shows you can get one for between $145 and $195 from various companies. I would think that would be a much better deal.
What do I think of it? It's cheap stuff. I wouldn't want to deal with 3 little 15 watt panels. I would want just one 50 watt or larger panel. Amorphous panels are more tolerant of shading than crystalline panels but also less efficient. If space is a concern I bet you could find a 75 or even 90 watt panel that was physically the same size as the 3 15's put together. A quick internet search for a 90 watt panel shows you can get one for between $145 and $195 from various companies. I would think that would be a much better deal.
