surfergirl
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Hi all, Needing some advice. I currently run 6x405watt panels (approx 2.4kw) with 4x12v 270ah AGM batteries and 5kva inverter. I get 6 hours of full sun in the non summer months but even during summer, my battery volts never go above 54.8v. As soon as the full sun disappears from my panels, I'm running at 50.8v by 6pm
The supplier said I should be reaching 58,5v by lunch time but maybe because my batteries are 4 yrs old, they aren't operating at full capacity?
I have an extra set of solar panels totalling 1.5kw and wondering if I add these to my existing kit then maybe my batteries will fully charge?
When I run my generator and smart battery charger, the battery charger reads 58.5v but at the end of charging when I unplug it, the battery bank reads 51.1v
On average, I use 1.5v overnight so not a big user-am in a tiny house. Also, am in the southern hemisphere.
Thanks in advance
The supplier said I should be reaching 58,5v by lunch time but maybe because my batteries are 4 yrs old, they aren't operating at full capacity?
I have an extra set of solar panels totalling 1.5kw and wondering if I add these to my existing kit then maybe my batteries will fully charge?
When I run my generator and smart battery charger, the battery charger reads 58.5v but at the end of charging when I unplug it, the battery bank reads 51.1v
On average, I use 1.5v overnight so not a big user-am in a tiny house. Also, am in the southern hemisphere.
Thanks in advance
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