Portable (suitcase) solar "install" question
I've gone back and forth on solar panels on the roof or portable. Well, due to a tight budget, portable is the only way I'm going to get solar for now and it makes sense for me to try it out 1st as we...
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red31 wrote:
https://www.amazon.com/CES-Gauge-Quick-Disconnect-Harness/dp/B0057ZQJ12
not the best ^^^ connector
Put a controller with LCD inside with a short run to the batts.
From there, wire to crappy xamp plug for outside connection to panel(s).
Solarblvd 160w has crappy specs of 7A, no info on the controller, no wire from controller to batt, I consider it **** near FRAUD and they will not update or provide appropiate details. Good buy
https://www.solarblvd.com/products/solar-cynergy-160-watt-foldable-12-volt-solar-panel-2/
ecoworthy 100w folding comes with IP22 water proof controller, set pt 13.8v.
cut the cips off extend the wire add connector
http://www.eco-worthy.com/catalog/worthy-100w-foldable-polycrystalline-solar-suitcase-p-347.html
I have 3 of the solar blvd panels. had them 3 years. they are reasonably rugged. not as good as a ZAMP, but way less expensive.
And in good clear sky's getting 160W out of them on a cool day is possible, been there, done that with a good MPPT controller.
Be warned, getting the spec'd power from any brand panel means using a good MPPT controller, middle of the summer days, very clear skies and cool temperatures. The test conditions for panels are really conditions that are seldom met for panel temperature and solar radiation.
As for spec's, I think the current ad has a misprint and has the spec's for the older 120W panel system. Mine are the same ones they are currently selling and the panels have a spec if Imp 8.6A Vmp 18.5V which gives 160W, Well it is 2 80W panels, each with a 4.3A Imp. that's also the spec for the 80W panels that make up the portable system that they often carry.
And they do come with about a 10ft connector to connect to the battery along with a nylon carrying case.
any of the portable panels need the controller either replaced or moved to the battery compartment.
Give them a call on the spec's. In the past when I've called them they have been very responsive and professional.
The eco worthy looks very attractive though. 100W is easier to carry around.
