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RE: New to Solar. Conect directly to battery ????
Regarding that HF 100W briefcase, I see nothing wrong with it other than the price per watt. I haven't looked at briefcase type panels much, so maybe the price isn't too bad either - you do pay for that form factor.
You will need a separate controller to protect your batteries at this wattage, you can get super cheap PWM controllers off Amazon or Ebay that will work just fine with it. I wouldn't direct connect anything over maybe 20 watts.
As SJ-Chris says, you can find panels much cheaper -for example, this one is $120, includes a cheap controller, wires and mounting brackets and will ship to Lowes and maybe your home for free.
Renogy Starter Kit
Further searching & the used market could likely save more, but that one ain't too bad.
I disagree that HF panels are junk - in general, panels are panels and 100W is 100W.
SJ-Chris is correct in that you should take a look at how much power you need before purchasing: 100W may be perfect, or leave you frustrated with lack of performance. There are lots of threads on here (and people to opine :) )about how to do a power audit and estimate your needs.
Good luck!
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CapnCampn
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11/01/23 11:32am |
Tech Issues
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RE: PVC roof failure
This is interesting to me as I've been looking at replacing my roof, possibly with PVC.
Thanks for any updates.
CC
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CapnCampn
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09/20/23 11:42am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Desperate…Damon 2001 Intruder water fill location
In this video, you can clearly see a gravity fill right in front of the bedroom slide, passenger side next to the water heater. It claims to be a 2001 Damon Intruder 349.
2001 Damon Intruder 349
Look at 1:36 for a closeup: Closeup
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CapnCampn
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06/09/23 11:32am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Window Repair
The plumber's putty is likely the butyl rubber tape sold at RV stores, the sticky gasket stuff is probably Glazing Tape, available at glass stores. Or Amazon.
CC
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CapnCampn
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06/05/23 03:11pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Atwood helium refrigerator
Yep, whoever decided that trailer wiring should be Black Positive, White negative needed to get a good noogie!
Everybody knows that Red is Pos, Black is Neg for DC! :D
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CapnCampn
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05/15/23 11:20am |
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RE: What broke my window?
Sounds like a bb or pellet. If that's the case, I'd think you'd find the projectile in between the panes.
Weird.
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CapnCampn
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05/11/23 02:21pm |
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