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dewey02
Explorer II
May 08, 2017

Portable Solar being set up - Please check my plans

I will be installing a portable solar system and want to check with folks to see if the set up I have planned is correct. While this will be a home-built portable unit, I will be installing an elect...
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dewey02
Explorer II
May 09, 2017
Thanks for the replies and information. Please keep them coming.
All good suggestions to consider.

Anyone have a brand name for that inexpensive but reliable MPPT controller that pianotuna mentioned? I've googled BFL13 and found some of his posts, but wasn't sure which specific controller pianotuna was referencing.

So if I used an MPPT controller, then I could use a 12 gauge outdoor extension cord that is 50 foot long, run the panels in series and still be good for not losing too much on that long of a run?

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