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hedge
Explorer
Aug 07, 2016

Ran batts down so I could watch the Solar charge them up

I think I've lost it, I just tried everything I could do to wear my batteries down just so I could watch the solar charge them back up. Coffee maker, hair dryer etc. to get them down. My modest sys...
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hedge
Explorer
Aug 08, 2016
CJW8 wrote:
No need to run batteries down to test for max solar output. If you have a large inverter, 500 watts or greater, load it up at high sun and measure solar input to the batteries. Also a good idea to turn off all other charging sources.


thanks, hadn't thought of doing that but it makes sense.

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