Easy way to measure solar output (Amps)?
I tried measuring the circuit between my solar panel and the controller today, but couldn't get a reading. I was wondering, should a digital multimeter (I have a Fluke 115) be able to read small amou...
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BFL13 wrote:
The panel might be doing 8 amps but the almost full batteries might only take 2 amps.
When that is happening, you can get a freebie! Run a 6 amp load like a laptop on inverter, and you still get the 2 amps to the battery plus run the 6a laptop from solar
Yes. This is what I'm normally doing. Charging laptop, cordless tools, vacuum etc when batteries are full. Though I don't have to, with my solar capable a bit more than Rex's 4A. Running loads when batteries are full, is good for batteries, because they cycle less and live longer. Love my charger with display.
