Charging gel batteries with solar panels is one of the best ways to use renewable energy in an off grid or grid tied home. If you have never used this method before, the recharging process is actually easy. The basic steps are as follows. Connect the charge controller to the battery first. Plug the charge […]
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In most solar power systems, the batteries run the appliances and the solar panels recharge the batteries. So you have to know how many solar panels are going to be needed for the charge, and how long it will take. This guide explains everything you need to know. It is going to take 4 x
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Charge controllers are critical components in solar systems. No matter how powerful your solar panels and batteries are, you won’t get peak performance if the controller is too small. So let us dive deep into charge controller sizing and why it matters. If the charge controller is too small for the solar panels, the charging
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A 10kwh battery is a considerable investment, but it is worth it for many people especially if you deal with constant power outages. The question now becomes, how long can you depend on a 10kwh battery? Well the answer depends on various factors but overall, it should last a while. A 10kwh battery is going
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Every amp counts if you are off the grid. Take floor fans for example. We don’t really consider how much power it uses, but if your system runs on solar panels and batteries, power usage becomes important. So let us take a look at how many amps these fans consume. A 120V floor fan draws
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Inverters generate heat when DC (direct current) is converted into AC (alternating current). A cooling fan keeps the components from overheating so it is essential the fan is working. Here are the common causes of inverter cooling fan failure and the solutions. Inverter cooling fans run when the inverter is charging a battery or loading
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