If I want to run this directly off a solar panel what size panel would I need?
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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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Run solar panels to combiner box. Larger wire (#4 or 6) from combiner to charge controller and controller to bats to lessen voltage drop.
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I used the terminal blocks off the old inverter that I was replacing . You should be able to purchase grounding lugs with 2/0 connections and 1/4" or 5/16" size holes to convert over. I am very happy with the inverter. It is able to do what it says. Just got back from my camp over the weekend that is off grid, just solar 12V. My friends wife ran a blender to make a drink while we had all are lights and a tv with a dish setup all at once. We wanted to see if it would all run and it did . Had others that do not come close. Good luck
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i use a 400 watt converter which is the max i believe without adding panels...
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Ya you can run this with photovoltaics. The only thing is that this is 120VAC so you will need an inverter from the solar panel to the pump. More than likely there are DC pumps out there and you could hook directly to it. It will start pumping when the sun comes up and stop when it goes down. If you want it to continuously run then get a larger solar panel --&gt; charge controller--&gt;battery--&gt;pump. My estimate since pump is 6 watts get at least an 18-20 watt panel then a battery that will last you through the night, 6 watts * 18 hours * 2 (oversize it) = 216 watt*hour battery.
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300 watt is the minimum requirement. It will run on this power supply but it would be better to have a bigger power supply
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best to run panel power through a voltage regulator then to a 12 volt battery , then from the battery to the pump.thats how I run mine with no problems.
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Depends on the wattage of the load and how long you will run in hours. It will work with a 100W panel fine. You will need a charge controller like the Morningstar SS-20L-12V SunSaver 20 Amp Charge Controller LVD. If you plan on running AC device you will need a little DC to AC inverter as well.
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I have the same setup with 45 watts of solar panels. I'm using 12 gauge wire, although 10 gauge will fit. No problems with 12 gauge here.
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i used 12 gauge from the solar panels to the controller and from the controller to the batteries i used no 6 awg i already had here The no 6 is probably overkill i wouldnt go any less than 8 from the controller to the batteries what is your battery bank at least 24v i hope
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The solar panel has MC4 Connectors and they are about ~2.5 ft. in length. You can buy MC4 connectors separately and crimp them on your on wire. On the opposite end of this cable, you can use always use Anderson Powerpole connectors for quick connect solution.
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The solar panel needs a good charge controller and battery. If you have that covered, I would say it could run that gear easily.
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My panel is about 17 inches by 21 inches...the cable looks to be about 10 to 12 feet long. I use a 7 amp solar controller, works great for me.
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It depends on how many amps you need. The solar panel can only out put a maximum of ~1 amp and 26 volts
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That would all depend on what the wattage of the 12 volt fan is. Being that this solar panel is rated at 5 watts maximum it does not have too much output to run larger motors directly.
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Yes definitely. When I purchased four of these I upgraded to a midnite solar classic 250 . You need a controller that is rated MORE than 60 amps you hve to also take in mind if you will be adding more panels in the future then you will have to go even bigger. So take your time and do all your homework before you decide to buy . Email me at psitsolutions1@gmail.com for any additional help .
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You won't want to connect the panel directly to a battery, as it could damage or overcharge it. The panel itself only provides a voltage, you need a charge controller between the panel and the battery. The one I used (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HWQZNQ/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) is not currently available, but should give you an idea of what to look for. You want a controller that can handle at least 30 watts and 17.5 volts input for charging 12v batteries.