Thanks All!
@Forbisher this is excellent info! Thanks. I'll skip the buck converter then. This does seem like a pretty cool little solar generator. Fits the bill for our camping needs anyway.
@Forbisher I know, I know. But here in Canuck land it's a pain to order all the parts. Sometimes I can't even get them shipped here. Also, the nice neat package and warranty is nice. ?
Yeah, thanks @grizzzman. I was figuring that may need to be in place - as the AC50 may not even be regulated. This one supposedly is, but I've not tested it yet.
Equipment/Overview:
Currently I have one large 320W Cdn Solar panel for charging a AC50 500Wh power pack that runs a 12v fridge, plus some light USB loads. This is all working fine - testing wise. My panel can easily charge the AC50 by noonish with loads, even on a somewhat overcast day (and...
So here's a revised plan I think should work. The step-up module is one I have from Amazon...
or direct URL: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07L4WM6SK
Ok, I'm monitoring a small dorm fridge to be able to size a camping solar system. So it's an inductive load and I'm wondering if it's power factor related, but the math is not making sense. I'm just using stats off of a Smart Life receptacle controller.
Here's a sample of 'live' values I'm...
Yes you could be right @time2roll - I have yet to test it all of course. Sorry, but what is LFP? (the Lithium battery pack?)
The main load is the fridge and so far I have lots of panel for it. I have a smaller panel for the SLAs but would prefer to use access power from the large panel. Most...
Thanks for the responses!
@MichaelK This isn't set up yet with an inverter. I'm just trying to understand the power requirements while it's connected to grid AC. So I have:
grid AC ---> monitor (smart receptacle with stats available) ---> fridge.
Fridge is rated for 60W - I suspect if...
Thanks @JTNYC . In one of Will's videos, he explains charge controllers (@ 8:00) are rated by output, but I had a bit of a time understanding for sure.
Hi All, I'm in need of some advice...
Components to Connect:
I have a Canadian Solar panel (CS6P-230P) that gives VOC: 36V AOC: 8.5 - rated for 230 watt. OC measuring with a meter, the panel voltage in sun is 36.4 and amperage wise looks like 8.5 (I'm in southern Ontario, Canada - these are...
Thanks @Positronium - I can certainly monitor the system, once built.
It was about 3⁰ C (37ish F) today and nice clear skies when I tested, oh and about noon as well. So likely a good test. We'll be using it mostly in summer weather so that should help.
There's not likely a simple voltage...
For anyone in this area, or within driving distance, there is a fellow selling very good used Canadian Solar panels near Amherstburg.
Check on kijiji he may still have some (posted Mar 1, 2021).
Quick search turned up this:
LM2596 DC DC Step Down Converter Voltage Regulator LED Display Voltmeter 4.0~40 to 1.3-37V Buck Adapter Adjustable Power
Would this work as a safety for over voltage, or maybe something similar?
UPDATE: One on Amazon with better specs: DROK 6V-55V...
Thanks @grizzzman - very helpful. In reading, found one comment particularly useful:
"BatteryStuff Tech Higher voltage systems pull less amperage which in turn makes them more efficient. Pulling a small amp load out of a higher voltage battery pack will in most cases last longer than pulling a...
Thanks @MisterSandals - however only one bank is SLA with a PWM controller on it currently. The other is a Lithium Ion based solar generator with built in MPPT controller. I'd love to simply connect the solar panel with a Y adaptor to both controllers. If doable? Battery banks are completely...