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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-12-2020, 02:02 PM
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Posted By Elkman
To get back to the OP the Voc or open circuit...

To get back to the OP the Voc or open circuit voltage should not vary greatly between the existing panels and ones that are added. If a 18v panel is added it will cause the controller to work with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-04-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,694
Posted By Elkman
The limitation on motorhomes and most travel...

The limitation on motorhomes and most travel trailers is the amount of space available for installing solar panels and in particular higher output panels. If it takes 4 panels with a PWM controller...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-03-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,694
Posted By Elkman
The heat from the charge controller is negligible...

The heat from the charge controller is negligible and tiny compared to what an inverter produces. If the heat was great there would be very large heat sinks to dissipate the heat and protect the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-02-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,694
Posted By Elkman
It should be understood that the 12 volt solar...

It should be understood that the 12 volt solar panels are actually producing over 20 volts output and the charge controller is stepping this down to charge the batteries. With the PWM controller the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-30-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,694
Posted By Elkman
With the Victron MPPT charge controller providing...

With the Victron MPPT charge controller providing Bluetooth connectivity to a smartphone the external display is not needed. 99% of the time my checking the controller is not important.



There...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-28-2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,694
Posted By Elkman
It is common to have to add a short section of...

It is common to have to add a short section of jumper wire to have something that will fit into a connection on a controller. These are not made for an RV with a few panels but for large...
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