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Originally Posted by scrubjaysnest
We have an Axis 24.1 and carry the panels on the rear beds for now. Home made 3/4 inch pvc stands. I mounted the Trimetric, Midnite Solar breaker box and Morningstar controller where the optional 32 " TV would go.
When I complete the system this winter I'll post pictures.
The 2 100 watt panels are from Missouri Wind and Solar via ebay.
Check here for our last solar install: Woodalls Open Roads Forum: Tech Issues: The "nest" and it's loads
And your right " old age ain't for sissies" |
Excellent use of that space where the optional TV would go. Also it just donned on me what you meant when you stated "shading panel" such as a small shadow cast across one or more of the cells on panel. Since the cells in these panels are wired in series, such a shadow reduced the entire panel to efficiency of the shadowed cell. Yes, indeed that is another issue to watch for, and given the roof-space available on the Sprinter, that issue might kill my roof-top installation hopes. I looked over your 2010 load estimates and measurements. I am using the same load-estimate methodology. I also notice you wired with 10 and 8 AWG. I was planning to use 6 AWG, but I noticed from your parametric data that your system maintains a good charging voltage, particularly during the afternoon. I also like your use of the TriMetric instrument. Are you planning to keep the same wire gauge as before? I look forward to seeing your pictures.
The was something else somebody told me about old age ... but I seem to have forgotten what it was.
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