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AC200MAX + Renogy 100watt Flex panels...HOW MANY?

Rhino67

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Bought a AC200MAX HOW MANY RENOGY FLEX 100WATT PANELS DO I WANT TO BUY? My wife and I are not agreeing on this can someone help fsettle the issue PLEASE? Trying to get these bought today if I can find a quick answer, getting what I'll need here, learning "How to solar"IMMEDIATELY" thereafter...We all know the supply chain is crapping out.id like to beat it.
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there are better options than 100w renogy by far, but here are the specs of AC200MAX

Solar Input 900W(10-145V):
Max 15A

The renogy panel is
Opitmum Operating Voltage18.9VWeight4.2 lb (1.9 kg)
Optimum Operating Current5.29A

So you can do something like 4s 2P and get 800
or 5s 2P and get 900

If you did 5S and 4S in P the lower string would reduce voltage of the 5S, effectively making it a 4s. So either do 4S or 5S
 
there are better options than 100w renogy by far, but here are the specs of AC200MAX

Solar Input 900W(10-145V):
Max 15A

The renogy panel is
Opitmum Operating Voltage18.9VWeight4.2 lb (1.9 kg)
Optimum Operating Current5.29A

So you can do something like 4s 2P and get 800
or 5s 2P and get 900

If you did 5S and 4S in P the lower string would reduce voltage of the 5S, effectively making it a 4s. So either do 4S or 5S
This is french for me right now brother, if there is something that does it better can ya drop me a link? I'm going to have to crush learning into after the purchase and depend on smart people to guide me into a brain on this If y'all don't mind
 
This is french for me right now brother, if there is something that does it better can ya drop me a link? I'm going to have to crush learning into after the purchase and depend on smart people to guide me into a brain on this If y'all don't mind
I don't even know what 4s 2P is my friend, total noob to solar way late to this entire subject
 
I don't even know what 4s 2P is my friend, total noob to solar way late to this entire subject
Planning to pick up the add on packs after as I can, starting with the base system.

I'll need any hardware / cables etc to get this operational
 
Planning to pick up the add on packs after as I can, starting with the base system.

I'll need any hardware / cables etc to get this operational
Looking at Amazon to get them shipped quickly as possible
 
Realistically you want at most 8 panels. But you need to know how to hook them up, because if you put all 8 in series you probably will just blow up the bluetti

i also think those renogy flex panels are crap for the price
 
Realistically you want at most 8 panels. But you need to know how to hook them up, because if you put all 8 in series you probably will just blow up the bluetti

i also think those renogy flex panels are crap for the price
Understood, can you link me to a good flexible panel (I got to be able to load it up and go mobile, I understand they are not as efficient, if more is the choice to make up for less efficiency no problem ... PLEASE NAME A BETTER /AVAILABLE OPTION!!!! Thanks so much for your time and brain my friend
 
Can anyone name a better option for a panel that's flexible and readily available?
 
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rstood, can you link me to a good flexible panel (I got to be able to load it up and go mobile, I understand they are not as efficient, if more is the choice to make up for less efficiency no problem ... PLEASE NAME A BETTER /AVAILABLE OPTION!!!! Thanks so much for your time and brain my friendr I guess a good rigid panel... Now that I know they suck huge
 
Search youtube there are a lot of great review on portable panels.

Do you want the best regardless of price, or cheapest option, or best bang for the buck?
 
Search youtube there are a lot of great review on portable panels.

Do you want the best regardless of price, or cheapest option, or best bang for the buck?
On the "Good Cheap or Fast" (pick any 2) scale, I would choose GOOD and FAST. I'm looking for good panels that will give a nice long life and deliver power efficiently to the Bluetti AC200MAX delivered as quickly as possible. I did that and felt I lacked sufficient familiarity with the required calculations to buy the right panels and NOT risk overpowering the box and blowing the thing apart. If someone with the knowledge can just say " Son order 6 of the XYZ panels from here and you will have what ya need when ya learn enough to put the system together and start configuring and using your investment I WOULD BE IN HOG HEAVEN my friend
 
Flex panels typically have a very short life. Maybe 3 years
Yikes, so in that case what's a solid long lasting option that I could expect to be able to load up in a cargo trailer and head out (vs a giant rack mounted array of panels that would take significant time to break down?

Are the Bluetti panels good?
 
Yikes, so in that case what's a solid long lasting option that I could expect to be able to load up in a cargo trailer and head out (vs a giant rack mounted array of panels that would take significant time to break down?

Are the Bluetti panels good?
Have you looked at big cheap panels on craigslist (or other local venue) in your area? There is not a lot of differentiation in solar panels as far as i am concerned. I like big cheap ones. As big as fits the situation - for you that sounds like what will fit in your trailer and can be lugged around.

If you post your zip code or city, maybe someone can point you to some panels in your area.

Do you have a size constraint or weight limit that you care to lift/drag?
 
Have you looked at big cheap panels on craigslist (or other local venue) in your area? There is not a lot of differentiation in solar panels as far as i am concerned. I like big cheap ones. As big as fits the situation - for you that sounds like what will fit in your trailer and can be lugged around.

If you post your zip code or city, maybe someone can point you to some panels in your area.

Do you have a size constraint or weight limit that you care to lift/drag?
I haven't checked locally, this usually results in disappointment to be honest,
 
Have you looked at big cheap panels on craigslist (or other local venue) in your area? There is not a lot of differentiation in solar panels as far as i am concerned. I like big cheap ones. As big as fits the situation - for you that sounds like what will fit in your trailer and can be lugged around.

If you post your zip code or city, maybe someone can point you to some panels in your area.

Do you have a size constraint or weight limit that you care to lift/drag?
I haven't checked locally, this usually results in disappointment to be honest,
Have you looked at big cheap panels on craigslist (or other local venue) in your area? There is not a lot of differentiation in solar panels as far as i am concerned. I like big cheap ones. As big as fits the situation - for you that sounds like what will fit in your trailer and can be lugged around.

If you post your zip code or city, maybe someone can point you to some panels in your area.

Do you have a size constraint or weight limit that you care to lift/drag?
I lost my last post on this one, is that a good option? If so would 4 of them work with the AC200MAX?

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