If you have been shopping for RV solar panel kits, you have probably seen a lot of 50 amp power kits online. They are often used in campers, but just how many solar panels is 50 amps? And is that enough for a typical RV or boondocking adventure? The general rule is that a 100 […]
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Call them tiny, manufactured or mobile homes, there is no question they are in demand right now. But how many solar panels will you need to power a mobile home? Is it even practical to use solar power here? A mobile home requires 15 x 300W solar panels. This solar array can produce 4500 watts
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Is your solar battery losing power overnight? It is fully charged but when you check back in the morning the capacity level has dropped? Could your solar charge controller have something to do with it? This is what we are going to find out. A charge controller is meant to be connected all the time
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Solar controllers or charge controllers perform several important functions, mainly prevent batteries from being overloaded by current from a solar panel. Problems and glitches do happen though, but often a reset will fix it. This is how you do a soft and hard reset for PWM and MPPT charge controllers. To perform a soft reset,
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Solar panels are basically set and forget. Once installed, the system produces power without needing any input from you. But what happens if the solar panel has no voltage or very low power? What should you do? These are actually common problems and there are ways you can fix them. A faulty inverter or charge
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Because air conditioners use so much power, electric fans have become a popular alternative for solar power users. Watching TV with a cool breeze is nice during the summer, but how many solar panels will you need? We will answer that in this guide along with related questions. A 250 watt solar panel can power
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