Recharging via generator and/or solar panels
Since I have both options, from a power management perspective, since the 120W folding panel has diodes... must I only run one, or the other, and have a complete disconnect of the input from the solar...
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Hi,
You can run both. In fact, I charge with solar, converter, and alternator all at the same time.
Mena, I often see more charging from the converter (and/or alternator) than the solar panels--even though the solar charge controller output has a higher voltage during cold weather.
When I charge with solar and alternator the solar voltage is "dragged down" by the alternator. But when I charge with solar and the converter the solar voltage is NOT dragged down. If I charge with all three sources voltage is again dragged down to by the alternator.
I imagine if I had 600 watts of panels the opposite might be true, under perfect solar conditions.
You can run both. In fact, I charge with solar, converter, and alternator all at the same time.
Mena, I often see more charging from the converter (and/or alternator) than the solar panels--even though the solar charge controller output has a higher voltage during cold weather.
When I charge with solar and alternator the solar voltage is "dragged down" by the alternator. But when I charge with solar and the converter the solar voltage is NOT dragged down. If I charge with all three sources voltage is again dragged down to by the alternator.
I imagine if I had 600 watts of panels the opposite might be true, under perfect solar conditions.
