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Dirtdaddy
Explorer
Jul 25, 2023

Question on Coleman 100W Solar Panel "open circuit" voltage

I have what looks to be a Coleman 100W Solar Panel with a 30 amp Coleman controller in the trailer. It doesn't really charge my batteries, so I checked the open circuit voltage coming off the panel an...
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bigfootford
Nomad II
Jul 26, 2023
With most DVM's, set the meter to 10 amps and move the lead to the 10 amp position. If you do not you will blow the internal protection fuse for the lower amp readings.

Jim.

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