Recharging via generator and/or solar panels
Since I have both options, from a power management perspective, since the 120W folding panel has diodes... must I only run one, or the other, and have a complete disconnect of the input from the solar...
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I have a wall mounted Volt and Amp meter installed, so I have a pretty good idea of what's going on.
With 120 watts through a controller, and a 100 watt panel un-controlled my 2 GC's voltage only gets into the 15 volt range when battery is close to 100% and un-controlled panel is facing bright direct sun. Unless you were close to full, you aren't going to run into problems. If you were to leave for a day, you might briefly over-charge; the sun will only be directly on panel for a short time. I wouldn't worry about it.
I have a controller on the 2 60 watt panels as they are fixed on the trailer. The 100 watt panel (not controlled) is portable, and used as needed.
Regards,
Doug
With 120 watts through a controller, and a 100 watt panel un-controlled my 2 GC's voltage only gets into the 15 volt range when battery is close to 100% and un-controlled panel is facing bright direct sun. Unless you were close to full, you aren't going to run into problems. If you were to leave for a day, you might briefly over-charge; the sun will only be directly on panel for a short time. I wouldn't worry about it.
I have a controller on the 2 60 watt panels as they are fixed on the trailer. The 100 watt panel (not controlled) is portable, and used as needed.
Regards,
Doug
