Just Starting Solar Research
Man, there's a lot to read and digest with possibly installing a small solar panel. I very recently replaced my original 1-stage converter/charger with the Progressive Dynamics PD4600 series conve...
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Tom_M wrote:
I opted to install my panels on the side of my coach. They can be tilted while in place or removed and and set into the sun using a 50ft. extension cable. The 125 watt panel weighs about 30 lbs. and can be a bit of a struggle to reattach. The 80 watt panel weighs about 15 lbs. and is no problem. Here's some pix:
This is the start of something great for me. Perhaps others will follow. Awesome picture. It's worth more than a thousand words.
On my cabin that has one wall facing south I'm going to start hanging my panels with heavy strap hinges. I will need to beef up the hanging rail of the panel with addition aluminum 1 1/2" angle. Then I will center mount one strap hinge. This will allow the panel to be adjusted for proper tilt and angle as needed, quite easy. Bingo.
Thanks,
O&S
