Flexible Solar Panel - Will This Wire Cause Problems
FedEx just delivered my 100W flexible solar panel. I noticed this wire sticking out. Do you solar gurus think it will cause issues/problems down the line when it's out in the weather?
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I own two of these panels and I just looked at them and there is no such wire extruding--it appears to be a mfg defect. As others have said, test it on a multimeter to verify it is not shorted out, and then goop it up or tape it over.
You can try calling Renogy tech support but they are very busy and it's just one guy. If you test the panel in sunlight it should show 19v give or take. They are rated at 5amp on full blast. If you hook it to a cheap PWM charger like I do, it should put out a steady 60 watts to your battery at 12v. Mine have been doing that since 7am this morning.
IMO, the real value of these panels is their portability. I've got mine paralleled at the end of 50 feet of 12 ga wire, so I can camp in the shade and still get solar power. I reposition them every hour and get peak sun performance all day.
You can try calling Renogy tech support but they are very busy and it's just one guy. If you test the panel in sunlight it should show 19v give or take. They are rated at 5amp on full blast. If you hook it to a cheap PWM charger like I do, it should put out a steady 60 watts to your battery at 12v. Mine have been doing that since 7am this morning.
IMO, the real value of these panels is their portability. I've got mine paralleled at the end of 50 feet of 12 ga wire, so I can camp in the shade and still get solar power. I reposition them every hour and get peak sun performance all day.
