Reviewing Solar and batteries for retirement
Hello, I have a fiver that hasn't had it proper share of use and we are now getting ready to fix that issue. We tend to dry camp but will utilize campgrounds if available. We had solar (120 X 2) and i...
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Well, as a bit of an update:
1) run with a new set of costco batteries for now. If I can get them to live then goto something better later on.
2) Coleman Campstove drip coffe maker. Propane vs batteries. Should work out ok.
3) Morningstare Prostar PS-30M controller. Panels seem to be working ok but controller might be lying to me. Looking for better charging modes. Unloaded panels output 20.6V and 12amp. They are shell solar 110 panels (2X) but 15 years old. Will add RTS and battery voltage sense wire.
4) Probably replace Xantrex and coach controller with a bit more modern controller/charger and a separate inverter. No decisions on that yet.
Thanks for all your help, much to digest.
Brian
1) run with a new set of costco batteries for now. If I can get them to live then goto something better later on.
2) Coleman Campstove drip coffe maker. Propane vs batteries. Should work out ok.
3) Morningstare Prostar PS-30M controller. Panels seem to be working ok but controller might be lying to me. Looking for better charging modes. Unloaded panels output 20.6V and 12amp. They are shell solar 110 panels (2X) but 15 years old. Will add RTS and battery voltage sense wire.
4) Probably replace Xantrex and coach controller with a bit more modern controller/charger and a separate inverter. No decisions on that yet.
Thanks for all your help, much to digest.
Brian
