can I use this with solar panels.charge two banks during the day and isolate them automatically at night ,thanks
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Possibly if you use the combine setting during the day and then off at night..... But I know there are some lockout features if low voltage so I dont know if the combine will over ride those or not, may need to call the pros ??
1987317
Yes you can just make sure the solar collector panel will get sun to recharge or use an external collector plugged into the unit. Great for an interior shed or area with no sun if you have that external piece.
2274230
Yes it can. I leave mine plugged in all the time. I would also consider looking at the Duracell Powerpacks as they have a range of sizes - but they do not have the solar hookup - depends on what you are looking for.
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I believe in a crude way it will work because the battery should clamp automatically the voltage down. However, this can only be a temporary solution. The charge controller is indeed the way to go. Try midnight solar
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What would work best, and what we do, is turn sensitivity dial to 1 during the day. This enables the solar charging, but the unit isn't likely to spray. At night turn dial to it's operational setting. If the unit is turned off during the day it won't charge. There isn't a timer that would automatically perform this, but we don't find it a problem.
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Cant see any reason why not - but would need to see the circuit diagram or description to be sure. Solar charge controllers need to be single directional to stop the battery current flowing back to the panels at night when the panels have no power, so this is a built in feature.However I would make sure your battery bank can handle that sort of power. 2000W direct into anything but a very large battery bank would likely charge too fast and may damage your batteries. Hard to tell without knowing the specs of your battery bank and whether you would be feeding it through a controller or battery charger to manage the flow. Cant see any reason why not - but would need to see the circuit diagram or description to be sure. Solar charge controllers need to be single directional to stop the battery current flowing back to the panels at night when the panels have no power, so this is a built in feature.However I would make sure your battery bank can handle that sort of power. 2000W direct into anything but a very large battery bank would likely charge too fast and may damage your batteries. Hard to tell without knowing the specs of your battery bank and whether you would be feeding it through a... » Read More Cant see any reason why not - but would need to see the circuit diagram or description to be sure. Solar charge controllers need to be single directional to stop the battery current flowing back to the panels at night when the panels have no power, so this is a built in feature.However I would make sure your battery bank can handle that sort of power. 2000W direct into anything but a very large battery bank would likely charge too fast and may damage your batteries. Hard to tell without knowing the specs of your battery bank and whether you would be feeding it through a controller or battery charger to manage the flow. « Show Less
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You should NOT connect directly to a solar panel.... you should go thru a charge controller to regulate voltage, and to cut it off when solar panels do not generate enough current/voltage...
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yes, just connect the solar charger to the battery whenever you want to charge the battery.
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I don't think so. The solar cell may charge without direct exposure to sunlight but it may not be enough to charge the battery completely. I have installed mine where sun does hit directly for few hours and the rest of the time it is at an angle but it still works perfectly. The light is not very bright, please keep that in mind.
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You can hook them up together in PARALLEL, so that the total voltage output is still 12 volts. I would wonder why you would want to? Remember that solar panels are primarily used to keep batteries charged and this panel, at max output will provide you with 12 volts at 10 amps, plenty to charge or keep a battery charged. I would spend my money and buy a bigger battery or several batteries you can hook together in parallel.
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This may work, only if you can install isolating switches. Then you can select solar, or mains charging, or on-board ac with the inverter .I don't know if the solar charge controller can be hooked up with the ac charger in common. I can try it. Best to be careful, so there is isolation between the power sources.
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Yes with a charge controller and about 72 to 86 hours of constant sun light. For more than 60 Ah you should use 3 of these panels and always a charge controller.
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That would not work. Solar panels produce DC electricity and to be able to "back feed" you would need to transform the DC electricity into AC. This is usually done with a DC to AC inverter. We recommend contacting your local power authority about these things because different areas have different regulations about sending power back through the grid.Also, in order to sell electricity back you would need to contact a local installer/electrician to make the connections to the utility grid and to provide you with a permit for the installations and connections.
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You must use a solar charge controller and absolutely 'not' connecting the solar panel to the battery bank directly. I'm using Xantrex inverter, but there're a few brands work well also. Make sure it's a "true sine" wave inverter, well worth the money. You also want to look into if you want just an inverter or an inverter with charger? The combined unit may save you some time in troubleshooting problems later on. Talk to a few RV installers before making purchase, and avoid the shops who say they'll do whatever you want.
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I do not know. I've never used solar panel. I'm sure Moultrie could answer. Sorry I could not help. lost buffalo
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if you mean household lights,home lamps.this would depend on your solar battery charge.i have used 2 lights at once on a full charge.,for several hours with no problem.
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Charging needs AC powerAs long as your solar panel has an inverter to make AC source, surely you can chargeBut this product is no good. I do not suggest buying it.