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Post by Powderjockey on Feb 15, 2022 19:21:33 GMT -8
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Post by SDL on Feb 16, 2022 13:05:58 GMT -8
Yes, that panel will work! 100W should be all you need.
BP
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Post by Powderjockey on Feb 16, 2022 19:00:23 GMT -8
Yes, that panel will work! 100W should be all you need. BP Thanks. Now. I have the older 4 panel solar SDL kit with the SunControl board. Does this board need to be removed from my set up or can it be used with the new Solar2? |
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Post by SDL on Feb 17, 2022 14:33:26 GMT -8
It will need to be removed. SolarMAX2 provides MUCH more power.
BP
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Post by Powderjockey on Feb 17, 2022 15:44:29 GMT -8
It will need to be removed. SolarMAX2 provides MUCH more power. BP So basically the SolarMax2 kit plus the solar panel, a battery and few odds and sodds (from the extras list) and that is it. |
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Post by SDL on Feb 20, 2022 11:52:14 GMT -8
Yes, that will do it!
BP
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Post by Powderjockey on Mar 14, 2022 12:54:48 GMT -8
Does it matter the length of the wires from the solar panel to the solarMax2 box?
Maximum length I guess is what I'm looking for.
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Post by SDL on Mar 16, 2022 7:08:44 GMT -8
We have tested to 20 meters. Should work well beyond that with good cables.
BP
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Post by Powderjockey on Mar 29, 2022 15:31:21 GMT -8
One last question. In regards to the battery, what do you do in the winter with it? Do you need to place a heater around it?
I've purchased the following:
FEATURES
MK 12-Volt 10AH Battery is a rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) battery
Voltage (nominal): 12
Amp Hour Capacity (20 Hour): 10
Features AGM battery technology
Non-spillable, non-gassing
For cyclical or standby applications such as alarms, UPS, electric wheel chairs, trailer breakaway systems, exit signs, emergency lighting systems, booster packs, electric gates, toy ride-on vehicles, medical equipment, telecommunications, etc.
Replacement for: NP10-12, UB12100-S
Dimensions: 6" L x 2.5" W x 4.3" H (152 x 63 x 110 mm)
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Post by SDL on Mar 31, 2022 9:16:39 GMT -8
Unless you have a really, really cold winter, it should keep itself warm. You could add a heater (peltler junction?) and shut it off in low sun conditions (it will take a lot of power) which isn't optimal, obviously.
BP
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Post by Powderjockey on Mar 31, 2022 10:02:14 GMT -8
Unless you have a really, really cold winter, it should keep itself warm. You could add a heater (peltler junction?) and shut it off in low sun conditions (it will take a lot of power) which isn't optimal, obviously. BP Thanks for the info. I read up on it. My winters are basically the same as yours. 3 hours north of Spokane. |
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Post by SDL on Mar 31, 2022 12:54:09 GMT -8
Insulation is also a method for controlling temperature in the winter too!
BP
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Post by Powderjockey on Jun 5, 2022 17:54:29 GMT -8
For SolarMax2, and connected to the SkyWeather1, do I follow the software instructions as in the SolarMAX2 Assembly and Testing Guide?
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Post by SDL on Jun 7, 2022 10:17:26 GMT -8
Yes, but SkyWeather1 does not have the 433MHz built into the software. You can use the WeatherSense software to do the logging, however.
BP
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Post by Powderjockey on Jun 11, 2022 14:19:22 GMT -8
Everything is connected and the switches on the boards were moved to the ON position. I don't see any LED's on the boards. Are there any?   |
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