Hi. I plan to buy a 90W solar panel, charge controller, and a solar panel cable. Which ones would be compatible with this? Thanks.
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The Duracell runs off 120V to recharge internal batteries. Don't have the specs for input power consumed in Watts
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Solutions From Science uses a PWM Morningstar and 50 feet of cable with their 90w or 100w panels. However, a high quality MPPT controller will enable you to get as much output from a smaller panel. I recommend the Genasun GV-4-Lead with a 50w panel, or the GV-5-Lead with a 65w panel. Check these out at the Genasun site, then see where you can find them (Amazon does not carry them). They are made in the USA, and are the absolute best for low wattage applications. (I have 5, and love them.) Check Missouri Wind and Solar for the panels. Keep the cable as short as possible, as voltage drop occurs quickly in a 12v system. Also, use solar cable if possible, or at least low voltage landxcape cable, 12 gauge if possible. Finally, mount the charge controller as close as possible to the batteries; not the panel.
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All solar panels should use charge controllers. For this controller you need at least a 5-10 amp controller to support this panel.Let us know if you need any further help.Regards,AW
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You'll need a charge controller so the connection will be: panels>controller>batteries>inverter
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I believe you are asking if you can mix panel types with this controller....no. You will need the MPPT type Morningstar controller.
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Frank, i have a Renogy catalog on front of me and don't see a 350 panel. This must be something new. And by 30amp charge controller I assume a PWM charge controller. Your panel can be 12 or 24v not both, unless this is something really new. You might try one of the solar forums or email Renogy support. Don't call tech support because i tried. Don't. Ok? Try Northern Arizona wind&sun or midnite solar forums. Also midnite solar has videos on youtube about everything. You should be able to charge a 12v battery with a 12v panel and charge controller-period. Unless the battery is no good. Put a voltmeter at the output of panel then the output of charge controller. Good luck.
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No ! The charge controller should be mounted in a dry , cool place . The PV cable supplied is of no use , unless you are mounting the panels on a garden toolshed roof and installing controller , batteries and inverter inside the shed . Since my panels are 50 feet from my charge controller , I am using # 10 awg pv cable ,very little power drop ; charges my batteries fast. Hope this helps . ..Roger
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If you use the two charge controllers that they each came with. also look up Renolgy 100w solar kits they are way more bang for the buck.
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Not sure. I would say go to Fry's or Best Buy and see if they have one you can try, if you've already bought the solar charger.
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If you get the solar panel plus the Schumacher SP-400 4.8W Solar Battery Charger / Maintainer it will come with cables and should be everything you need....Mine works great to keep my Ford F-150 from battery drain even in overcast days with aftermarket radio and trailer brakes unit all draining for weeks between needing to use truck....good luck,
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According to the directions you do not need a charge controller for a 30w panel on this unit. Larger panels would require a charge controller.
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Hello I hope which I hope you you need 10gauge wire you need a shunt a amp meter for you know how many amps you are receiving from your solar panel it could be 100w or 50w.the wires coming out of the path into the charge controller must be 12 V have the battery don't forget your user have relayed or fuses him all the connections and you should be good if you could go to youtube on your computer and you will learn everything you need to know I hope this helps you and thank you for asking my pleasure to help you
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Look at the max amperage of the solar panel and multiply it by 4 if this exceeds 30 amps you will need a larger charge controller. Without knowing the max amperage of the solar panels my best guess is that it will be close. I suggest getting a larger controller.
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I highly recommend using a charge controller with any solar panel to eliminate problems that you are speaking of. After I started using a charge controller I have not had any problems at all. Even on a 5 watt panel I would use a charge controller.
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The charge control can handle up to 7A. Your 30 watt panel puts out ~1.68A at high noon. You should be fine with one charge controller charging two or more batteries and it would require more charge time. Just make sure you hook up your batteries correctly. Personally and for convenience I would much prefer to get two charge controller with two solar panels for the two batteries so that I could avoid having to move and or reconnect the batteries. A larger solar panel can would benefit you quite a bit if you need to drawn power from the battery each night. Hope you are using deep cycle batteries.
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The charge controller should have two pairs of wires: one pair each for input from solar panel(s) and output to battery. There should be words or symbols indicating which pair connects to which device. The wires should be color-coded red, yellow or white (+) and black (-). A 20-watt (also called 18 watt) is good for charging 1 cellphone and 1 tablet PC at the same time in full sun by connecting outputs to a female 12v DC recepticle and then using a male 12v DC plug with 1 or 2 USB recepticles. Do not expect more from this unit. I live completely off grid; so, if you need more solar power, ask at alolmstead at g m a i l d o t com.
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Yes, this wattmeter will work between the solar panel and the charge controller ,but it is not a precision meter, some measurements can be +/- 10% . There is a better wattmeter but at a higher cost is ""Watt's Up" RC Watt Meter & Power Analyzer WU100 Version 2"
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I'm new to solar charging but it sounds as though your choice of controller may make a bigger difference than the type of solar panel. Research MPPT controllers here on Amazon.