Solar suggestions

singler3360 · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:12 am Post subject:

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Vinzanto · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:29 pm Post subject:

josephph928- "...and you need circuit breakers in the system..."

This reply is not neccesarily meant for Joseph (thank you for the replies and input regaredless) but what is a recommended circuit breaker to add into a similar system (pre-packaged solar kit).
I am an absolute novice here and am trying to put a wealth of information into perspective.

singler3360-"I Google'd the vendor and didn't like what I saw in the top 3 or 4 search results..."

I performed the same search and turned up no alarming results, is there one specifically that caught your attention? The top few results were home page listings or amazon and ebay listings.

0cean · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:58 pm Post subject:

What do you guys think of this package? Worth the money?
I have had my eye on it for some time now.

http://www.outsidesupply.com/go-power-rv-95-watt-solar-kit.aspx

euro911 · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:03 am Post subject:

Rule of thumb - charge current (amps) should be at least 10% of the rated capacity of the battery.
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joseph928 · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:01 am Post subject: solar

0cean · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:20 am Post subject:

Thanks for the info. Do you have a link?

joseph928 · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:34 am Post subject: solar

singler3360 · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:58 am Post subject:

Vinzanto · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:09 pm Post subject:

Ocean: http://www.solar-electric.com/rvkitwi140wa.html

euro911 · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:26 pm Post subject:

I haven't dealt with Arizona Wind and Sun in several years, but agree that their staff was very helpful when I had questions.

They also have a lot useful information on their site, including calculators to help you size your system to fit your needs.

I installed a 4kW system at my residence (11 years now), and a 480W system for my v-nose trailer. Planning on a single 120W panel and a 20A charge controller (in case I add an additional panel) for my 'new' Westy. This will be in addition to the existing auxiliary battery/charging system that came from the factory.
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Timwhy · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:37 pm Post subject:

This is the company that I got my solar gear from.
http://www.eco-distributing.com/

Just give them a call and let them know what your needs would be and they can direct you in the right direction.

Looking at prices the panels sure have dropped in price, you can get a larger panel with more wattage now than
you could two short years ago.

Also it is easier to talk to the experts about what you want, than it would be to fire off some quetions here.
Not saying you won't get good info here, but it easier to call someone that makes it their business.
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