The "nest" and it's loads
All loads turned off and each load measured 1 at a time with a Sears AC/DC clamp on amp meter. Watts are measured current * 12 volts Basic formulas: All watts are E*I=W; in all cases E = 12 Vdc...
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Update on "the nest's" solar system. The 120 watt Kyocera failed in August, turns out between 2000 thru 2002 Kyocera had soldering defects. That will take awhile to chase down.
Added a Trimetric and it reports us staying between 90 to 95% before the two 80 watt panels start to recharge, sun up.
Winter plans are to replace the Square D breaker panel with a Midnight Solar panel and breakers.
Had to make up a 30 foot extension cable to get the portable panels into the sun while camping at Alder Glen (BLM) in OR. Have some more MC-4's so plan to redue the extension cable to make it easier to handle.
Added a Trimetric and it reports us staying between 90 to 95% before the two 80 watt panels start to recharge, sun up.
Winter plans are to replace the Square D breaker panel with a Midnight Solar panel and breakers.
Had to make up a 30 foot extension cable to get the portable panels into the sun while camping at Alder Glen (BLM) in OR. Have some more MC-4's so plan to redue the extension cable to make it easier to handle.
