How Much Solar ? First Hand Report
Just got set up here in Quartzsite, two 100 watt solar panels on my receiver hitch mounted polar mount, moving it 3 times during the day. Panes were partly shaded by an old power pole till 9 am, then...
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Salvo wrote:
2pm seems a bit late to go into absorption. You're just 80% charged and there's only an hour of quality solar left.
Perhaps your wiring is inadequate? :B
Sal
I agree with you Sal about the 80% SOC when absorption charging started. ;)
Heavier gauge cable can certainly help when solar-power is at it's minimum at this time of year. Lots of variables come cold weather down there.
Then again the OP never stated how long he was camping down there. One week, month, 3 months? :h
The shorter the period the better chance RJ is right about not sweating the little things. Maybe he will let us know how long he plans to stay there. They way this winter is headed the longer the better. :B
I am certainly interested in hearing his further comments as time down there goes by. :C
