I've been researching solar charge controllers, particularly for my LiFePO4 battery setup. I understand that the standard guideline is to connect the battery before hooking up any solar…
I'm trying to figure out the right cable size for my solar panel system. I have a total of 16 panels, each rated at 300 watts. I'm planning…
I recently upgraded the air conditioner in my small RV from an old 120v unit to a new 12v one. I have three 100w solar panels and a…
Hey everyone! I've been working on my first DIY off-grid solar system and I've run into some issues I need help with. I'm using an MPPT charge controller…
I'm new to solar setups but have some electrical knowledge. I've tried three different Thunderbolt 100W charge controllers from Harbor Freight, and I'm starting to wonder if I'm…
I'm currently using a 6-input combiner with six 100W solar panels connected to a Vectron 100V/50A charge controller. This setup supports decorative lights, outdoor surveillance cameras, and my…
I'm setting up a small solar system for my cabin with one 325W panel and two sets of golf cart batteries. I've found that the panel's position works…
I'm in the process of converting a bus into an RV, and I initially had a solar setup that was working great. However, now I've run into an…
I'm curious if anyone knows how to set up a car charger directly to solar panels without involving an additional battery. I mean, wouldn't the car's own battery…
Hey everyone! I'm working on a small solar project and I have two mismatched panels: one is 450 watts and the other is just 100 watts. I'm curious…
I have a houseboat setup with three 200-watt solar panels connected to a 40-amp charge controller, and I'm using a bank of four 100Ah batteries. Last summer, everything…
I'm experiencing a major issue with my solar setup. I get a solid voltage reading from my 24V solar panel wires, but as soon as I connect them…
I've got a 12V solar system with some serious hardware: it's powered by three 12V Chins 280Ah LiFePO4 batteries in parallel, giving me a total of 840Ah with…
Hey everyone! I'm curious about the Noma 100W solar panels. I snagged one a few years back at Canadian Tire for 60% off, and it came with a…
I'm trying to find a regulator for my 800W solar panel setup that can output 14.6V at 50 amps specifically for charging my LiFePO4 batteries. I've looked through…
I'm considering purchasing the Victron RS450-100 charge controller, which has a spec that claims a maximum charge current of 100A. However, it also states that the two MPPT…
I'm gearing up to set up my first solar panel project and I've got a couple of questions about the electrical side of things. I plan to use…
I'm looking into upgrading my solar well pump kit, which is set up for gel lead acid batteries in a 48v system. The kit comes with its own…
I'm currently using four 100W solar panels in series, which gives me a voltage of just over 80V. My charge controller has a maximum voltage limit of 100V.…
Hey everyone! I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to solar, but I've been trying to educate myself and troubleshoot an issue I'm facing. I initially…