Recent content by spudbudy

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I'm trying to get my 6 100ah batteries to recharge in 5 hours give or take. 6 X 1200 = 7200/5=1440W. Going by the calculator going with 1800W @25c. the anticipated output = 1440W @25c. The anticipated output =1343 @40c. Utilizing this information I figured that...

Hello Solar guru's and enthusiast's alike. I can't seem to figure this out and need someone to try and makes sense out of it for me I have a Magnum Energy PT-100 solar charge controller. My system is 12 V with 7200WH of Lithium batteries. Spec's are MAX PV INPUT 200VDC + battery voltage PV...

Sorry for all the questions. I had hoped for a simply formula for solar panels. I've seen too many videos and that is where all my confusion lies. It appears every formula takes into account different things. Clearly too much detail for me to absorb. Confusion between some using 12 V and other...

So after re watching several different videos, I'm even more confused based on what seems to be the correct formula to use. I will post what I've found and let's see where it goes from here Watts / Volts = Amps So 1200 Watts / 12 Volts = 100 Amps No problem easy to follow 1200 Watts X...

I currently have 400AH any I could certainly add 200AH additional. Looking into it the solar charge controller is ok but, I would need to change out the inverter/charger to a 24 Volt model. This most likely will not what direction wanted to go in. The inverter/charger I have picked out will send...

I was trying to stick with 12 Volts but I see your point. I know I would need a 24 to 12 DC to DC added into the system. Change over the battery setup, What other items would be needed to convert over the system? Panel wise what configuration would be the best layout on 24 Volts? I have not...

WOW, Now that's a detailed response. Temperature wise the coldest I've ever been is -26F and I no plans to camp anywhere it's that cold so let's say on the off chance down to 0F would be the absolute coldest. We plan on traveling across the country and wander into Canada and Alaska. But only...

The solar panels I plan on using are Newpowa NPA160S-12H Our plan is to go fulltime, Max temp could be 100 or close and the expected low temp 20"s possible teens. PMAX=160W VMP=16.77V IMP=9.30A VOC=19.83V ISC=9.75A Temp coefficient of VOC -(80=/-10)mV/C Temp coefficient of ISC -(0.5=/-0.05)%/C...

Hello, fellow beginners and solar guru's alike. I'm just beginning to plan out my solar system and for some reason my ability to do simple math is escaping me. The panels are tentative to be 160 watt X 12 for a system total of 1920 watts if my math work. Now here is where it goes south for...

I know the wire size is not 100% correct. The max output of 50 Amps and a max of 50 feet, I think it's closer to 35 to 40 feet broken up by an Anderson connector at the back of the truck, but definitely less then 50 feet overall. The DC to DC output is adjustable from 5 to 50 amps. So I can dial...

Hello Hedges, Yes the alternator is a 180 amp output so should have no issue with 50 amp additional draw. I checked all the wire size gauge charts and 6 gauge will work upto 50 feet, going to 4 gauge gives me plenty of overhead. This output is most likely overkill as it will be split with solar...

Hi Steve, Thank you that was the information I was searching for. I've been looking @ wire on Amazon and most of the cheap stuff is CCA type. I will avoid that wire in the future. Next question it looks like all 4 gauge wire is not the same size, AWG, SWG is there any good way to make sure it's...

Forgive me if this has been discussed in the past my search did not return any meaningful results. I'm looking at different wires for my DC to DC converter. I have pretty much settled on running 4 gauge wire from the starter battery to a Anderson connector then to the DC to DC charger then...

Currently the 7 pin is not charging the house battery, the converter is a WFCO 55 amp model WF-9855

Hello, Yes the breakaway is wired hot to the house battery, 12 volts. I have the stock shore power and converter setup. Which is not compatible with lithium batteries.