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CT_WANDERER
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015

I am Moving to Solar

Started to install my solar system today. I have a Morningstar TS45 PWM controller. It is installed and wired up. I have 3 Solar Cynergy 120 Watt panels. I did manage to get one installed late today. It was overcast and after 4:00 PM East Coast time. Sun if it was there, it was in the west and getting in back of the trees. But I did see 1.8 amp. After a little bit of time, my batteries went from 12.8 to 13.3 volts. I was happy with that. Still, have two panels to go. Then I will wait to see how that works out with 360 watts total. Then if I am happy I will have to find more mad money so I can install the last two panels that I want. I am aiming for 600 Watt system. Gary

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  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Jun 09, 2015
    pay all the helpers back by posting a 'back yard' test of the system.

    I would not bother with the tilt.
  • CT_WANDERER's avatar
    CT_WANDERER
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2015
    RJsfishin wrote:
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    Then if I am happy I will have to find more mad money so I can install the last two panels that I want. I am aiming for 600 Watt system.
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    If you already outta money before the last 2 panels, you really gonna be outta money after you get 4 more batteries, and the 3,000 watt inverter, and all the other stuff that goes w/ a whole house system ! :)

    I have the batteries already. Have two banks, bank #1 is 4 X GC2 about 210 amp each, and bank #2 is about and 370 amps. I have been using only one bank, saving the other bank if I run the main down to far and I was in a no run time for the generator. but that issues should be over with now. So far I have only been using two 300 watt inverter. But you never know I may just end up getting a bigger inverter after I see how good solar power is.

    Will post more on my results after it is all up, adjusted and running. When I have some good number to work with. Thanks everyone that has helped me with my research in the past. Gary
  • RJsfishin's avatar
    RJsfishin
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2015
    Quote:
    Then if I am happy I will have to find more mad money so I can install the last two panels that I want. I am aiming for 600 Watt system.
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    If you already outta money before the last 2 panels, you really gonna be outta money after you get 4 more batteries, and the 3,000 watt inverter, and all the other stuff that goes w/ a whole house system ! :)
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2015
    Yes indeed! I'm installing 4 130 watt cynergy and a Bogart system. I have it half a-- wired as I'm waiting for 2 more cables. It's very encouraging to have it raining but still putting out 1 ish amps. When I'm not using the rig it consumes .6 amps with normal loads and frig on propane. Now I need to make some aluminum tilt bars for winter use. Being you own energy company isn't cheap as I believe I'm at about $5,000. :)
  • jrnymn7's avatar
    jrnymn7
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2015
    And yet another rv'er loses his solar charging virginity! Ah, where does the innocence go?
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jun 09, 2015
    600w should suffice. Then you don't have to be a power miser.

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