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05-20-2011, 07:59 PM
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Re: What is the latest on Solar Panels?
Jage,
May have missed it, but I'm thinkin' we need a "smilie" openin' a can of worms here 
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05-31-2011, 01:51 PM
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Re: What is the latest on Solar Panels?
Well I'm pioneering the Kyocera 185... sitting in my pickup as we speak.
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05-31-2011, 02:10 PM
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Re: What is the latest on Solar Panels?
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05-31-2011, 08:56 PM
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Re: What is the latest on Solar Panels?
Bro,
I'm startin' to think ya' might need a big ol' stack of AA's  Cheap, available and predictable 
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06-01-2011, 09:52 AM
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Re: What is the latest on Solar Panels?
OK, freaking out a bit- 185w was in truck bed did a cursory test, voltmeter on leads read 23.46v the 135w is rated for 17v, the 185w for 24v, just want to head check before I mount and plug that this will work with the BlueSky 2000e
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06-01-2011, 10:09 AM
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Re: What is the latest on Solar Panels?
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OK, freaking out a bit- 185w was in truck bed did a cursory test, voltmeter on leads read 23.46v the 135w is rated for 17v, the 185w for 24v, just want to head check before I mount and plug that this will work with the BlueSky 2000e
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This is about the same info I PMed you.
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Wind & Sun in Arizona is a great resource.
Solar discussion forum: http://www.wind-sun.com/ForumVB/
Solar information: http://www.windsun.com/
Store: http://www.solar-electric.com/
What are your goals for solar? Do you want a "little extra" to supplement other charging, or do you want to run entirely off solar? You might want to measure your power consumption so you know what to expect.
The Solar Boost 2000E is a good charge controller for smaller solar installations. The manual ( http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com/uploads ... _SB2KE.pdf) provides guidance on selecting suitable panels. Pay attention to the maximum open circuit voltage (Voc) -- many of the high power panels on the market exceed the maximum voltage for the controller.
The controller will charge AGM batteries, and the manual describes how to set the charge voltage and temperature compensation to match your batteries.
If you just want "easy", I'd get a Kyocera 135W panel from Wind & Sun. The 185W ought to work, too, but it's pushing the voltage limits of the controller. |
sportsmobiles website says the are now using 185 with the solar boost 2000e |
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06-02-2011, 06:33 AM
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Re: What is the latest on Solar Panels?
Found this technical Bulletin on picking solar panel, looks like your good, but at the upper limit.
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06-02-2011, 07:14 PM
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Re: What is the latest on Solar Panels?
I'll put some tape over part of it 
Halfway through the first third of install (ain't it always like that?) here's a teaser pic:
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06-02-2011, 07:47 PM
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Re: What is the latest on Solar Panels?
For someone that had all the roof leaks aren't you a LITTLE Gunshy?
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06-02-2011, 07:58 PM
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Re: What is the latest on Solar Panels?
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For someone that had all the roof leaks aren't you a LITTLE Gunshy?
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Was thinking the same thing. 
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