If I install 2 panels in the Caribbean, would I still need to add a holding tank?
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Hello, Yes there is very little water contained within the panels so they will only work if you circulate water from a tank through them. No matter how many panels you have you will need a tank. Thank You, Heliatos Solar
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Without seeing a picture of the setup I would have to say yes. For it to work properly you want it to cover as much of the bottom of the tank as possible
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You'll need one more if you have live plants. If heavily planted, I suggest to fill all three slots, one red and two white strips or red, blue and white. If it's a fish only tank, just the single strip that comes with the package should be enough.
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As stated, it has MC4 ends. You will probably need T or Y MC4 connectors to add to other panels.
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No, one is sufficient. See Michael Walls answer for a good reason to have two shell holders. I also use two for the same reason
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No problem. Also pressure regulator should be before tank if you need one. Put ours on this summer and love it. Yes it works.
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Not at all, but this means you might not be getting enough juice to the unit. You need a 200 Amp panel, two heavy cables (6/2 and 6/3) running from the unit to the electric panel. And you need to have 2 upgraded breakers at the panel. Also, if you have a lot of electrical usage at any one time (dishwasher running, A/C cranking, TV, and all the lights on), this may strain the system a bit for the short time that you use hot water. And, it also depends on the model that you bought and if that model accommodates the house size and family that you have. I have not had any issues with this unit so far. Then again I live in FL and I never need the water to be all that hot. I keep the temperature setting at 117 degrees and that seems just right. However, I do need to install a descaling system to prevent any scale buildup inside the unit, because FL water is hard water. All part of my master plan. ;O)
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no . i would go with a trace . may be you should change it over to gas . and i have see a conversion to dc units out their . i got a gas frig . as so what it use 200 gal a year . alot cheaper than all those panels etc .
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it would be difficult, you would have to use a different connection system and the last panel would possibly overheat depending on how many you run.
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Correct on one panel. How many you need will Depend on the size of your awning
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You might not need it. The thermal switch keeps it from running in the wintertime when you want the heat to stay in (I'm in Pennsylvania where it gets really cold in the winter). Otherwise if the sun is shining on the panel, it's gonna run.
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you will need the one sized for your tank. If you are unsure measure height and width of your tank. The width of the backround will likley be a little short but will not be noticable
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No. You might be able to kludge one up, as the tank is pretty solid, but it would take some work.
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a double tank adapter with a hose to the other tank, but not recommended could be dangerous check with a local tech in your area.
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yes, you can use 3 or 4. I am also just using three, but it's nice to have that extra panel in case I want to use it somewhere else.
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I bought two panels, have not installed them yet. Starting out with 4 batteries @ 100 amps, plan on going to 8 and adding two more panels
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The only thing you will need is your small tank. I use the small one used for camping. I Love my purchase. It does the job.