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Old 02-07-2023, 10:33 PM   #1
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Need help with these solar numbers

1st time posting,been lurking for about 3 years now.wow,so much education.

Here's my dilemma, I have a 2018 37.1 miramar 4 /6volt 225 agm batteries with 570 watts of solar. renogy 60 mppt.with dynamic 2000 invertor

I need help reading my renolgy app .little confused on the numbers whether there good or bad

MH is usually parked in shade daily hence the low charging. ..so I think
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Old 02-07-2023, 11:00 PM   #2
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So what's your question/problem?
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Old 02-07-2023, 11:22 PM   #3
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Looking for clarity on these numbers to fully understand the dynamics from the solar panels

I believe I mentioned it on my last post
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Old 02-07-2023, 11:26 PM   #4
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Here's another one are the voltage normal,,and amps?
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Old 02-07-2023, 11:35 PM   #5
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Here's another one are the voltage normal,,and amps?
Normal for?

20 VDC from the solar panels at 1 amp changed to 13.2 VDC, 1.5 amp is a normal translation. Is that normal charging current for your solar capacity of 570 watts? Not in full sun, unless the batteries are already fully charged and there is no DC load.

There are many unknown variables that need to be evaluated that are not displayed on your snap shots to say that everything was normal at the instant in time the snapshot was taken.
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My 2¢ for what it's worth...

I'm in process of evaluating a lithium upgrade:
600 watts rooftop solar
3,000 watt inverter/charger
200 - 400 Ah lithium batteries

After I've installed the system and fully tested, including a few trips for a "history", all I want to know is if the batteries are charged. The rest is immaterial noise to me.

For me, there's too many other things to monitor; things that could break/go wrong. I guess if geeking out on Bluetooth connected devices floats your boat, go for it. But after a year or so, what's the point? Just knowing the state of battery charge will generally tell you what you need to know. I use a TPMS... which to me is analogous to a smoke alarm. I only want to know if something is wrong.

Long story short... TMI can be distracting, and sometimes uselessly confusing.

BUT... you mileage may vary!
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