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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...

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...

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

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.

Right, words don't always work well @MisterSandals. I've attached a drawing of what I thought I might do - assuming the Y connector would work. ?

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...

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...

@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. ?

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.

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 @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...

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.

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).

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...

Yeah, I'd have to research again. I think there are some transport depots that will even do this sort of thing. I recall looking into it once.

If you were asking me @Whinny I'm in southern Ontario - an hour away from Windsor. If the border ever opens up it could be worth the drive. ;)

Bummer. Looks like they only ship in the USA. Canadian here.

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...

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...