Hello, I was wondering if this was solar ready?
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Yes. The system has a setting for your solar equipment. You will need another temperature gauge though.
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I haven't installed it yet, but I read through the manual sometime ago. I do recall there being info regarding solar setup. I know there is a solar button on the panel.
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This has I believe 4 low voltage circuits that will control valve actuators. It also has 4 high voltage relays that will switch 110/240v. So you can think of it as the brain. It also measures the temp of the outside air and the pool water. One circuit could be programmed to open and close a valve to a solar panel depending on a set temp. I would suggest that you call pentair tech support to verify but I think it would be fairly easy to do.
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Sorry I haven't this knowledge. Sounds like you want a solar still, or some sort of camping gear.
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It is solar powered and needs good sun light to charge the battery; however, it is not very bright. I added a piece of mirror to the inside bottom and the led light reflecting on the mirror makes it appear a little brighter. There is a button to push to turn it on and once it is fully charged, it will come on automatically when it gets dark.
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I can not say for certainty and I would not want to lie. I am not awake before dawn. I only know the lights come on at dusk and are shining brightly (a "white" light, not a "warm" light) at 11 pm when I go to bed. I do believe it is important for the solar panel to be located in such a manner to receive as much direct sunlight/charge throughout the day to perform the best at night.
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Yes, it definitely can be added to easily. You just need to have a basic understanding of how much power the solar panels you add are producing and don't exceed the capabilities of the voltage regulator, (controller), etc.
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Yes, as part of a mid size solar/wind system. If you want to use appliances that generate heat, you need more wattage.
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Yes, It need grid potential to operate. During utility power outages you solar system is nonoperational.
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It is Charge is by its solar panel and mains, not a secondary solar panel. Have you asked the manufacturer?
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Unfortunately I haven't installed my solar panel yet. So I cannot answer this question.
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Agree with Todd & Kate. It is what it is, a "solar" panel depending totally on UV rays to generate a charge. The panel will not generate a charge at night nor on dark overcast days.
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It might be broken but it does not work unless it has direct sunlight. There is no rechargeable battery to store energy. I also bought a battery powered one for under $7.00 that uses a size D that I use on cloudy days. I turn it off at night but forgot about it and it ran for 3 days and was still running before I remembered to turn it off. I put the solar powered back on when the sun is shining. No sun no run.
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Yes, make sure to test the solar battery to make sure it works. I ordered two and the one I use at my permanent residence works fine. The other didn't get opened until a couple of months after the purchase until I went to my summer cottage and never has worked.
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we just got ours and have not really tried it as solar so am not able to help
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It's LED and it runs on batteries, not solar power. As long as you keep fresh batteries in it then it'll keep running. :)
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It's translucent, not completely clear. Solar panels should work trough it but probably not as good though.
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No just get some solar insulation from lowes kinda like a silver bubble wrap.
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I believe that the answer is yes from what I read in the manual. I am using it for solar only at the moment, but I might add wind when I have time for another project.