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    Off Grid Security Camera System

    Thanks for the input. I looked into those type systems a while back. I think they are a good fit for certain folks too just not for me.
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    Off Grid Security Camera System

    I would be safe if I series connect the panels using this Tracer10420AN 100A controller right? Panels are 49.86 VOC 405W each Totals in series would be: 149.58 VOC 10.39 ISC ①At minimum operating environment temperature ②At 25℃ environment temperature 1215W/12V=101.25A After researching a...
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    Off Grid Security Camera System

    Great points. The camera's are POE from the NVR side. The NVR itself is AC as it comes from the box. But yes I never really thought about the black power boxes that we all plug into AC are actually AC to DC convert anyways. I'm not sure I'm talented enough to convert everything honestly, is...
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    Off Grid Security Camera System

    Thanks again. So if I have 1215W (3x 405W panels) I'll need 101.5 Amps to charge 4 of the same batteries right? I'll need to add at least 1 battery to cover the peak which would be 120A with 4 batteries? But I'll also need a CC rated for 100A minimum under the assumption I'll rarely hit the...
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    Off Grid Security Camera System

    Thanks that puts me at rest a bit. I'm somewhere near what makes sense. However I think I'd make a good move by getting some of the bigger 300-400 watt panels after some more reading on here...3-4 of them. It seems that these 100W deals all over Amazon are a bit of a trap. That being said...
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    Off Grid Security Camera System

    Hi Folks! I'm new here, I've been lurking a bit, and to solar. The more I read and research the more confused and indecisive I become. Plainly put I thought I had a good idea after researching for a good bit but now I feel worse off than when I began. First I thought, slap up a few panels...
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