Solar Questions, yes more solar questions
Okay, before you say it, I did search, and have been reading on this for days. Here is my question. I have a bonus coming possibly and am trying to decide if I want to use it for solar on our ...
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A PWM controller will not overcharge, unless it's malfunctioning. You have to look at how many amps and volts your panels can put out, and buy a controller that is rated to handle more than those numbers.
No need to mess with your converter. No need for an inverter if you don't have AC devices to run.
If you are not running your furnace (a big power hog) and if you run the fridge on LP, that just leaves lights and water pump and fan... and some low-draw things that won't use much battery power. Camping alone, I kept my battery charged with just one 75W panel and a $25 Morningstar controller, all from solarblvd.com . Instead of mounting it on the roof, I kept the panel portable and plugged it into the trailer's 7-pin pigtail when charging. No problems or issues. Very simple and easy.
No need to mess with your converter. No need for an inverter if you don't have AC devices to run.
If you are not running your furnace (a big power hog) and if you run the fridge on LP, that just leaves lights and water pump and fan... and some low-draw things that won't use much battery power. Camping alone, I kept my battery charged with just one 75W panel and a $25 Morningstar controller, all from solarblvd.com . Instead of mounting it on the roof, I kept the panel portable and plugged it into the trailer's 7-pin pigtail when charging. No problems or issues. Very simple and easy.
