4 panels together with 12v output what is the amperage 32 ? is my 30 amp Sunforce 60032 big enough for 4
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4 panels is approximately 32 apps there is a lot of variables like temperature size of your wire and proper angle to the sun under perfect condition you could see high of 36 Amps ! I would not recommend your charge controller for 4 panels . 30 amp charge controller is typically good for about 15 A continuous .
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we have to 120 volt panels hooked up to a 30 amp Sunforce controller. I should say for every two panels we have a 30 amp controller
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I my self would get a bigger charge controller at least 45 to 50 amps becouse you will like the dms solar pannels.
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I have SIX panels and I can't break 30 amps. The ratings are PERFECT, not reality. Line losses, connection losses, etc all drop the actual down. Just wire with the maximum thickness copper wiring you can.
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Leon-I have had two sets of two 145W panels running through my two Sun-Force Controllers since Jan 2013 and have had no problems. The directions on the box say that they can handle up to 440w ea. and I'm at 290W. I plan on hooking one more 145W panel to each of my two controllers so I'll then have 435W on ea. panel? I'll see what happens. I have been very happy with my setup and I bought all of it through Amazon. As I saw mentioned in one or more of the other responses, I would run two panels to one controller like I have not four to one controller. Good luck
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From My experience the "30 amp" Sunforce controller is not robust enough for the output of the 4 158 Watt panels. I had to buy an Outback controller. Because there does not seem to be a good inexpensive controller in the realm of 30 to 60 amps out there. You could get 2 controllers and split the panels. A little more info on the Sunforce controller, they die quietly for the most part, and there are some Websites out there that may have figured out a way to beef up the controller. The world of solar is very seductive and can suck your wallet dry in minutes... or months. If you are just trying to supplement your home use, and do not need power at night, you should consider getting a 500 watt grid tie inverter. During the day the inverter will produce power, and run reduce the speed of the electric meter, if it makes more than you are using it will run the meter backwards.They plug right into the house, and they have island protection, meaning that if the power goes out the inverter stop. Amazon has them,
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well your pushing it but thats if they are doing 100% out . most of the time it about 75 - 80 % that about - 9 to 10 watts lost = 22 to 23.out put so it should. but it will be close and pushing it on great days at when they put out 120% . some thing to think about.
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Not sure of amps, but I have 800 wtts total on a 30 amp controler for almost two years and no problems.X
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The Sunforce 60032 is specified to handle up to 25 V input. With PWM, the max input voltage will reach the VOC of the panel between charging pulses which will exceed the 25 V max by a substantial amount and will probably destroy the regulator. As for bigger, not sure what you mean. Bigger to me means more power but you seem to be worried more about the VOC from the solar array. If you are charging 12 V nominal batteries with your array, I think you have the wrong array. I would guess that your array is designed for 24 V battery banks not 12 V. If you are using a 24 V battery bank then you need a different regulator. If you are using 12 V batteries then you need a different solar array. The Sunforce 60032 is specified to handle up to 25 V input. With PWM, the max input voltage will reach the VOC of the panel between charging pulses which will exceed the 25 V max by a substantial amount and will probably destroy the regulator. As for bigger, not sure what you mean. Bigger to me means more power but you seem to be worried more about the VOC from the solar array. If you are charging 12 V nominal batteries with your array, I think you have the wrong array. I would guess that your array is designed for 24 V battery banks not 12 V. If you are using a 24 V battery bank then you... » Read More The Sunforce 60032 is specified to handle up to 25 V input. With PWM, the max input voltage will reach the VOC of the panel between charging pulses which will exceed the 25 V max by a substantial amount and will probably destroy the regulator. As for bigger, not sure what you mean. Bigger to me means more power but you seem to be worried more about the VOC from the solar array. If you are charging 12 V nominal batteries with your array, I think you have the wrong array. I would guess that your array is designed for 24 V battery banks not 12 V. If you are using a 24 V battery bank then you need a different regulator. If you are using 12 V batteries then you need a different solar array. « Show Less
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For one panel I use a 7 amp in line charge controller.The Sun Force 7 amp controller, which is available on Amazon for $14.01, has worked well for me.It also contains a diode to prevent the battery from discharging at night.The max output of the panel is about 3 amps.
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You should look at running 2 - possible 3 100 watt panels, if an upgrade for future look at 10 gauge panel wire, it seems your running 12 volt, but your inverter and charger will depend. I've got a 40 amp 12/24 charger but batteries will run at 12 bought in a kit with 6 100 watt panels but told to only run 5 as my 60 amp also takes 1600 watts if at 24, but running at 12 so 800 watts mix up and I was sent a 12 both are mppt, you can probably run 5-6 100 watts if you have 2/ 25 amps combined, if not mppt they will keep charging but at a lower rate will destroy your batteries if not in use all the time, go with 10 gauge wire you will be happier.
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Yes, 30 Volts is Over Voltage for sunforce to Handle it, Most of the solar panel run 18 volts Average, 30 Volts is too much to regulate, it may fry the Regulator.
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I used it on 4 100 watt panels and it worked fine. I did replace it with a MPPT controller because I got up to 30% more from the MPPT controller.
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I have 2 panels, each puts out about 7 amps connected to this controller and could easily add more. Look at the specs on your panels and size your controller appropriately.
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JD - Kindly edit your response, it is .3 of an Amp, not 2.4. Also- I would LOVE to know what kind of a controller you use with the solar panels and batteries.
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Frank, i have a Renogy catalog on front of me and don't see a 350 panel. This must be something new. And by 30ampcharge controller I assume a PWM charge controller. Your panel can be 12 or 24v not both, unless this is somethingreally new. You might try one of the solar forums or email Renogy support. Don't call tech support because i tried.Don't. Ok? Try Northern Arizona wind&sun; or midnite solar forums. Also midnite solar has videos on youtube about everything. You should be able to charge a 12v battery with a 12v panel and charge controller-period. Unless the battery is no good. Put a voltmeter at the output of panel then the output of charge controller. Good luck. Frank, i have a Renogy catalog on front of me and don't see a 350 panel. This must be something new. And by 30ampcharge controller I assume a PWM charge controller. Your panel can be 12 or 24v not both, unless this is somethingreally new. You might try one of the solar forums or email Renogy support. Don't call tech support because i tried.Don't. Ok? Try Northern Arizona wind&sun; or midnite solar forums. Also midnite solar has videos on youtube about everything. You should be able to charge a 12v battery with a 12v panel and charge controller-period. Unless the battery is... » Read More Frank, i have a Renogy catalog on front of me and don't see a 350 panel. This must be something new. And by 30ampcharge controller I assume a PWM charge controller. Your panel can be 12 or 24v not both, unless this is somethingreally new. You might try one of the solar forums or email Renogy support. Don't call tech support because i tried.Don't. Ok? Try Northern Arizona wind&sun; or midnite solar forums. Also midnite solar has videos on youtube about everything. You should be able to charge a 12v battery with a 12v panel and charge controller-period. Unless the battery is no good. Put a voltmeter at the output of panel then the output of charge controller. Good luck. « Show Less
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Yes, that's true ~. 2x30watt panels = 60 watts going to your controller. Good luck & have fun capturing the Sun. :-)
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You can reasonably connect 4 panels at 128 Watts and 24 Volts each using this spider. Connect the single lead to a 10AWG cable (sold separately from Amazon) and then to your charge controller. This is my set-up and the set-up of many other responders here. So, to answer your question, I believe the four conductors may not be 10AWG, but the single one I believe to be 10AWG. All stranded. I used the MC4 connectors sold separately from Amazon.
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a morningstar 60 <AMP> controller will not be big enough, this is what I have for just 3 of the panels, and it is maxed out. Have you looked to see if you can put 5 on top ? I have a 35 foot RV but there are a lot of things up top that get in the way... Anyway, get the 80 amp morningstar and maybe just 4 panels.The grapesolar and the morningstar have worked very well for me. I would also suggest the remote panel(s)good luck !
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Hi, For this panel a 10 Amp Controller will work and be expandable up to 100W at 12V. Thanks, Renogy TO
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Power supply in 4 Panels kit is 12Watt. It supports up to 4 panels. So you need to purchase another power supply or replace it to 36 Watt Power supply. K9235 Individual Warm White Panel. http://www.amazon.com/Lightkiwi-Modular-Cabinet-Lighting-Included/dp/B008DISX3W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1399343259&sr=8-3&keywords=k9235 36Watt 24Volts Lightkiwi power supply http://www.amazon.com/Lightkiwi-Supply-Modular-Cabinet-Lighting/dp/B008DIT2H8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399343372&sr=8-1&keywords=36Watt+lightkiwi
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30w is your limitation. 4 fans at 7w each would be fine. 4 fans at 8w ea would overload the circuit. Check the fans you wish to use and see how many watts they would each pull when at full power. You can get this information off the fan manufacturors website.
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This is why I hooked my 520 watts of panels in series so you halve the amperage. I can add another 2 panels in the future and still keep it under 30 amps. Remember too that the charge controller can charge a normal 12v battery bank, that's what mine is. I recommend making a 24v panel setup.
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the link that you sent me is for the mounting kit. there are several panels. they are all 12 volt and range from 7 to 100 watt.I use the 100 watt panel to charge 2 12 volt batteries in a small camper. It works well.