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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pianotuna wrote:
Hi Mitch,
Yes, when camping there are always some loads on the battery. As mena suggested--measure first thing in the morning.
My fantastic fan is about 3 amps going flat out.
Parasitic loads such as fridge, and detectors are about 1 amp per hour.
Water pump is 7 amps but 15 to 20 minutes of use would drain the water tank.
You can "mix" the wire, but so long as you only have one panel #12 is overkill. It would not hurt for any new wire to be #10, but use what you have for now--and it may be long enough to meet your needs.
On your last paragraph - #12 is overkill? So I could use #14? (higher the number, thinner the wire, right?)
Thanks for the info on the amps! That will help a lot.
I finally found my MaxxFan 7000 power consumption:
Speed 1 = 1.45
Speed 2 = 1.84
Speed 3 = 2.53
Speed 4 = 4.20
I am so excited for the electric supply store to open tomorrow! :)
