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  1. Scottish dan

    Mixing solar panels

    These panels are already used. Only cost me 150 gbp for all 3
  2. Scottish dan

    Mixing solar panels

    Thanks for your help, I will go ahead and purchase them . Worst case scenario, sell the panels and a lesson learnt
  3. Scottish dan

    Mixing solar panels

    My mppt controller is an all in one . In your opinion would this be worth trying or am I just throwing money away by adding the the new string
  4. Scottish dan

    Mixing solar panels

    Thanks for your help When you say not contribute very well. Do you think they would produce there given wattage or would it be considerably less Also would my 60 amp mppt solar inverter handle these strings
  5. Scottish dan

    Mixing solar panels

    Can anyone help please. I have an off grid system in my summerhouse where my current 3 solar panels are linked in series(195 watt each) I was looking at buying 3 very similar panels to connect in series(190watt each) also but to connect in parallel to each other. I am using a 24 volt, 60 amp...
  6. Scottish dan

    63 amp isolator switch

    This is the isolator but don’t have diagram with me sorry
  7. Scottish dan

    63 amp isolator switch

    This is the isolator but don’t have diagram with me sorry
  8. Scottish dan

    63 amp isolator switch

    Good day all I have just purchased a 4 pole siso 63 amp isolator switch to go from battery to inverter. Can anyone help with the correct wiring as the diagram isn’t great and heard there are a few different ways to do this thanks Danny
  9. Scottish dan

    Correct fuse size

    First of all I have 3x72 cell panels connected in series. Picture below. 10 mtr of 10 gauge solar cable which will connect to my 24 volt 60 amp mppt hybrid inverter, model 1030(24) as in picture. This will be connected to my 2 x 12 volt battery’s linked in series. My battery will be connected to...
  10. Scottish dan

    Correct fuse size

    Hi Looking for advice on sizing the fuses for my equipment. How do I calculate which amp age I need
  11. Scottish dan

    Solar charge inverter

    God evening all I am looking for feedback on this solar inverter. I have 3 solar panels in series and may at some point be looking to add more panels. Will this inverter be sufficient and will it work correctly with only 3 panels thanks danny
  12. Scottish dan

    Series parallel

    This will be on a 24 volt system so is parallel still ok ? If so what size charge controller could I use Also the system is only for summer use
  13. Scottish dan

    Series parallel

    Hi all, can I wire 3 solar panels together . 2 in series and 1 parallel to the others . Looking to drop the voltage of my panels . These are the 3 panels . If possible would a 100 v pv 40 amp solar charge controller be ok
  14. Scottish dan

    Solar panel in series

    Ok . I’m based in Denmark . Temperatures vary from 0oc in winter to 35oc in summer Hope this helps
  15. Scottish dan

    Solar panel in series

    I have been reading that if it’s cold the voltage of the 3 panels could reach 166 volts . If this is true would this then burn out the controller.
  16. Scottish dan

    Solar panel in series

    Hi all , I have connected 3 of these 72 cell panels in series . Will a 150 volt 30 amp solar charge controller be big enough . I will be connecting them all to a 24 volt battery . Will I need a bigger controller?
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    Solar charge controller

    Good afternoon all I am needing some information on solar charge controller and inverter for a off grid system . I have 3 24 volt solar panels which are 195 watts each panel . Can I get a solar charge controller and inverter in 1 . If so which’s kind do people recommend so I cando some...
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    What kind of solar charge controller

    So in theory round this up to 30 amp
  19. Scottish dan

    What kind of solar charge controller

    Yes it will be for 24 v . Will the 10 amp controller be enough for the 3 panels
  20. Scottish dan

    What kind of solar charge controller

    Hi all I’m very new to solar so require some advice on solar charge controller The image below are solar panels I have bought , I have 3 in total What size of solar charge controller do I need Sorry for my lack of knowledge any help appreciated thanks
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    Agm lead acid battery

    No it sits at 12.8 volts , thanks for your help
  22. Scottish dan

    Agm lead acid battery

    Yes I have read it . Didn’t really understand it lol . Just a bit puzzled as I thought reading other posts that a charged battery should hold around 14 volts and not the 12.8 mine is holding
  23. Scottish dan

    Agm lead acid battery

    When I was charging it it was up at 13.5 v but after charge it’s floating at 12.8 . Is that normal
  24. Scottish dan

    Agm lead acid battery

    Hi all I have purchased this battery recently and can’t get it to charge past 12.8 volts . Is this correct or is there a faulty cell within the battery . Also is this sufficient for adding a small diy solar system too thanks
  25. Scottish dan

    new solar setup

    So would I need a 3000 watt inverter
  26. Scottish dan

    new solar setup

    Wires not an issue as I work in construction and can get it for free. I am thinking of the mppt epever charge controller
  27. Scottish dan

    new solar setup

    Or would 24 volt be better
  28. Scottish dan

    new solar setup

    These are the batteries I’m thinking about . Am I best with 100 amp or 200 amp What do you think
  29. Scottish dan

    new solar setup

    How many solar panels would I need and what wattage
  30. Scottish dan

    new solar setup

    Sorry forgot to mention that mon-fri the system will only use 1640 watts . Day time only 1900 watts at day on weekends
  31. Scottish dan

    new solar setup

    Mostly day time . 1900 watts are used during day . Rest at night .
  32. Scottish dan

    new solar setup

    But wouldn’t bother me not having any
  33. Scottish dan

    new solar setup

    I would like to have 2 days back up at least
  34. Scottish dan

    new solar setup

    Good evening all . I have calculated my wattage use and it looks like this 5 mobile phones -25 watts an hour/2 hours charge maximum Pond pump and UVC light -136 watts an hour /12 hrs a day Small beer fridge - 20 watts an hour /24 hours on on weekend 5 led lights -25 watts an hour/ max 5 hours...
  35. Scottish dan

    new solar setup

    Ok , thanks . Will get one and report back to forum when I have checked . Thanks
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