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Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-17-2015, 11:49 AM
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Posted By jakesz28
I was just trying to say 135 watts is not opimal...

I was just trying to say 135 watts is not opimal for charging 2 6 volt Trojan batteries. Yes it is enough to be noticed and make a difference. But as you said you still have to fire up the generator...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-17-2015, 10:06 AM
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Posted By jakesz28
14.8/17.7=83% loose of 17% efficiency ...

14.8/17.7=83% loose of 17% efficiency
135×.83=112 watts
112 watts / 14.8 = 7.5 amps.

So I just showed you why you see 7 to 7.5 amps of charge. The math works. You are able to return 41 amp...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-17-2015, 08:53 AM
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Posted By jakesz28
Batteries prefer to charge at a specific rate....

Batteries prefer to charge at a specific rate. The charge rate starts in bulk, absorption, and float. With to small of a panel array you would basically only be trickle charging the battery and won't...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-17-2015, 08:15 AM
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Posted By jakesz28
To properly charge 2 Trojan batteries you would...

To properly charge 2 Trojan batteries you would need 250-300 watts. If you add 2 more batteries you would need 500-600 watts to properly charge the batteries. A cheap quick way to equalize your...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-16-2015, 09:07 PM
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Posted By jakesz28
I am about to install a 340 watt solar system on...

I am about to install a 340 watt solar system on my 5er. This will be 4 flexible panels and a 40 amp charge conttoller. If I choose to add a couple more panels I can. But at 340 watts I should get a...
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