irlontop
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Jeanneau Model: SO 35
Country: Ireland
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Post by irlontop on Mar 28, 2019 16:12:29 GMT
Hi all,
Anyone got any recommendations for some flexible solar panels, cheap as possible, as only need them to last 2 years,
1 panel is going to be deck mounting under the boom, limited to 980 x 750mm for this one, and the other will go on the sprayhood,
would ideally connect both panels together and to 1 solar controller.
I already have 2 x 100watt rigid panels, would be nice to up my solar from 200watts to 380 - 400watts
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
TIA
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Post by ianpowolny on Mar 28, 2019 16:23:44 GMT
What are the dimensions of your 2 x 100w panels? You could buy a single panel that will do 390w.
Ian
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irlontop
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Post by irlontop on Mar 28, 2019 16:48:57 GMT
they are 1050 x 550mm,
but are rail mounted on each side of the cockpit, so couldn't go any bigger there unfortunately,
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Post by vasko on Mar 28, 2019 19:39:41 GMT
After much research for me the only viable option was Lensun but custom order for sunpower cells based panels
If you need contact I can publish here
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irlontop
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Post by irlontop on Apr 4, 2019 8:48:02 GMT
Thanks Vasko,
Managed to get in touch with Lensun,
The next big project in an inverter,
looking at 2000w one to run a hair dryer mainly, (i think that is 1200watt)
Any recommendations?
my plan would be to mount it as close to the batteries as possible with a 250 - 300amp fuse, depending on the size of inverter I end up with.
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Post by vasko on Apr 4, 2019 9:47:02 GMT
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Post by fakinx on Apr 4, 2019 11:16:24 GMT
I simply cannot understand why to use just inverter. It needs to be very over sized for any serious application at least. By my view the only way to go is inverter/charger combo with fast pass-through ability for assurance not to trip shore power to often. If it's needed only at sea I see hardly any good use but charging various devices via ordinary plugs. There are many combo units on market which can accept various sources and output AC and DC current simultaneously.
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Post by vasko on Apr 4, 2019 14:16:46 GMT
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Post by fakinx on Apr 4, 2019 16:36:43 GMT
That’s fine Vasko but how do you cope with limited shore power? I know you’re in Greece but there is still need for some let’s say power thirsty applications when 3-5 kW of shore power just isn’t enough. My previous remarks were on those instances.
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Post by vasko on Apr 4, 2019 16:48:26 GMT
I just start the power hungry units one at the time
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irlontop
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Post by irlontop on Apr 8, 2019 10:32:46 GMT
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Post by vasko on Apr 8, 2019 10:53:16 GMT
I use 300a ( 250A should be OK also )
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irlontop
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Post by irlontop on Jun 11, 2019 11:13:06 GMT
Thanks,
another I'm sure very simple question!
I have 3 batteries connected together in my house bank,
I have the solar through a victron controller charging this bank,
I will also connect the inverter to the same battery the solar goes to, mainly because of the location is best. Is there any issue with this? Have a 250amp fuse on between batteries and inverter. also the solar is fused before battery.
Also where do you lead the ground on the inverter to?
Thanks in advance.
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