Sunforce 37126 260W Crystalline Solar Kit: Does anyone know what else might be needed?
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After 3 days of struggling, was able to install the solar kit. Biggest problem was making a rail system for the panels. I was able to use angle iron and a little geometry to make a work-able frame. The power meter was a joke.. just two probes and a diode.. not what was pictured. The power inverter was another joke, but I had a good 700watt one to use instead, so that was not a show-stopper either. The charge controller seems viable, but I will most likely buy a bigger one next time. I guess you get what you pay for. It has enough juice to power my work shed lights. Once I get my battery array set up, I should be able to operate other equipment over 15 amps. A slow start in the realm of Solar energy for me but wets my appetite for more.
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I think you will be OK. If you do the math, 6X200 = 1200 watts. That's easily handled by wattsup. Be careful to connect the solar cells to the "source" end, also I would use a diode to prevent any chance of backflow, just as a safety feature.
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A 30A Charge controller WILL be adequate and will work but it is a narrow margin for your 145 watt panels. I estimated the amperage on your panels @ 7.25 amps each, that put you right at 29 amps. Barring any solar fluxes that might tip the controller to temp shut down you should be ok.
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These are peel and stick panels so your won't need a rack. You will need to look for "mc4" solar cable (25' run-get one 50' cable (cut it in half) with one male and one female connector and a charge controller of it's for 1 panel. Its recommended to get a combiner box and higher rated charge controller for more panels. Hope that helps.
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Spare batteries or you could use something like this: Opteka BP-SC6000 Ultra High Capacity (6000mAh) Backup Battery Solar Charger with Faster Charging EcoPanel
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Im never a 100% So I always use PSU calculators and find out my systems watt consumption. But as far as connections, it should work as this is a fully modular PSU. You can Google PSU calculators to help you guess how much you'll need. I always go a little over what they suggest incase you want to add stuff later and to be safe in case there is any fluctuation in power
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It should but just in case i would go to http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp. this will tell you what the minimum recommended psu would be
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Here is where I start when I want to calculate the amount needed: http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp (Although it looks like it doesn't have your CPU yet.)You'll probably be fine with an 800w power supply, although you'll need to make sure the rail(s) can handle the graphics card. Also, will you be (in the future) adding another graphics card? If so, I'd say get the 1300w one and then you won't ever have to worry about it.
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One 85 watt panel Should deliver around 7 amps at 12 volts in full sun. If you have all 4 panels connected through a single (7 amp) controller, it is way overloaded. Sounds like you might need 3 more controllers or simply a bigger controller unit.
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Hey Edwars O. Not sure. What type/sort of system are you putting together? 6V 12V? What are you needing to run, and for how long? What are your energy needs? I can't answer your question my friend without more info. I personally use the 400 watt system with another 100 watt panel. I match my batt bank so every 100 watt of solar for 100Ah of storage. Yes, it is over kill for just myself! I'm still in the learning processes if you will. The panels that come with this kit have zero issues with charging the batteries on cloudy days. I'm very happy with this basic system so far!!
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I use a 20watt panel and a voltage regulator. If you have a battery,you will need a solar regulator.
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Here is where I start when I want to calculate the amount needed: http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp (Although it looks like it doesn't have your CPU yet.) You'll probably be fine with an 800w power supply, although you'll need to make sure the rail(s) can handle the graphics card. Also, will you be (in the future) adding another graphics card? If so, I'd say get the 1300w one and then you won't ever have to worry about it.
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Yes,, just be sure you have them hooked up correctly.. I have 2 -12 volt deep cycle batteries and 2 6 volt good cart batteries hooked up to my panels via the controller. The Sun force charger drew moisture and burned out. I replaced it with a Thunderbolt controller. It has a digital readout which is far superior to the simple/confusing light system on the Sun force controller. Also it was only $30-$5 shipping and I received it in 2 days.
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The kit includes to 50w daylight balance lamps. You do not need to purchase anything else.
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All you are looking at with item is solar panel and charge regulator. Only fusing you need in this area is at the charge controller 12 volt output for 12v DC lighting (if used). Don't forget to buy the panel mounting brackets. The inverter that I am assuming you are buying separately has fusing built into it.
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I would try and do some more research on it and maybe give the company a call I'm sure they could give you a definite answer before making the purchase. But the lights in the psu are a nice touch and look great in my case. Hope I've been of some help.
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No maybe you should get a 60 Watt sunforce solar panel kit that will work the moultree panel is only a trickle charger not enough amps.