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    New member with a battery connection question.

    OK, I've decided to put together a diy 200w system with 2 HQST 100w panels and a 40a mppt SCC so that I can easily add on more panels later. I'd like to use the Santan Solar used panel but size and space are an issue. If later I decide to mount something to the roof, then a larger panel could...
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    New member with a battery connection question.

    Thanks 12VoltInstalls, that was just what I wanted to know! I thought I could wire the SCC to the switch but was a little uncertain. You also confirmed what I thought about the size of system I was considering, I was pretty sure I'd need at least 200 watts that's why I wanted to be able to...
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    New member with a battery connection question.

    I'm not planning to mount the panels so that I can place them so as to always be in maximum sunlight and out only when I'm there. The TV is listed as using 48 watts, I ran it thru a kill-a-watt for 12 hours and it said it used .25 kw. I don't plan to use that terribly much power, mostly want to...
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    New member with a battery connection question.

    Thanks for the response. It's a 2005 Skyline Aljo180LT looks like a factory installed setup to me. Haven't asked the seller about it, he was the second owner and I believe it was like this when he got it. Should be simple for anyone that has more experience than me. I know just enough about...
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    New member with a battery connection question.

    I wonder if I posted this in the wrong section? If I don't get any response by this time tomorrow, I'll try a different section of the site.
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    New member with a battery connection question.

    I just bought a travel trailer that I'm keeping at my off-grid property. I'm planning to get a 100 watt solar kit (no, not HF) or assemble a similar system that I can add another 100 watt panel to if needed so as to run the basic appliances, lights plus a small TV without needing a generator. My...
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