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Vintage465
Nomad
Feb 08, 2019

Wiring solar panels in series with three panels

So I am now messing with the idea of configuring my solar into a series set up. I currently have 2 each 150w Samlex panels. I am going to put a third matching panel up there.......that is all the real...
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MrWizard
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Feb 08, 2019
3 series or 3 parallel is normal

(2) series and (1) parallel, the single panel has to equal the voltage of the (2) in series

its a voltage thing

EXAMPLE:
you don't put 12v battery in parallel with a 6v battery

but if you have (2) 6v in series you can parallel a 12v battery to them, because the (2) 6s make 12v

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