I have a 170w solar panel I would like to hook up to use, but it says: "VOC: 44.5V" and "VMP: 35.9V" on the solar panel. Is it going to fry this??
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Don't really know, but off hand I would say you will fry your inverter. The inverter is for 12V input and a 12V PV panel VOC will run about 18 volts. I have seen this type of inverter in a 24V model which may work. You might be able to find a DC to DC voltage converter to half your PV panel output voltage and double the amperage and that would probably work on this inverter also.
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Doubt that it will fry the inverter, but it definitely will not work. The Inverter will not turn on if the voltage is above about 28 volts. If you wish to use that inverter you need a 12-18 volt panel.
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I believe this inverter is rated for 30VOC (Volts open Circuit) and the MPP is designed for 12 V panels. The panel you are using looks like a 24 volt model. The VMP is Max Power Point and is 35.9 V. this inverter is for 12 V panels which have a VMP somewhere around 17 V. I could not recommend you connect this panel.
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Depends on what you are running, but I'm going to say no. Only produces 1.68Amps.Instapark® NEW All Black 30W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel, 30 wattMaximum power voltage ( Vpm ) : 17.5V ;Maximum Power Current: 1.68AThe formula is Volts x Amps = WattsI'm not sure about this one it's only 2.86Amps, most car fuses are 2A, 5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 30A,...Again, depends on what you are trying to run, but at least it says designed for RVs.It's not going to run your A/C.Instapark® NEW All Black 50W Mono-crystalline Solar PanelMaximum Power Voltage: 17.5V; Open Circuit Voltage: 22V; Maximum Power Current: 2.86ADesigned for RVs, cabins, homes, boats, back-up and remote power use, and more. Depends on what you are running, but I'm going to say no. Only produces 1.68Amps.Instapark® NEW All Black 30W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel, 30 wattMaximum power voltage ( Vpm ) : 17.5V ;Maximum Power Current: 1.68AThe formula is Volts x Amps = WattsI'm not sure about this one it's only 2.86Amps, most car fuses are 2A, 5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 30A,...Again, depends on what you are trying to run, but at least it says designed for RVs.It's not going to run your A/C.Instapark® NEW All Black 50W Mono-crystalline Solar PanelMaximum Power... » Read More Depends on what you are running, but I'm going to say no. Only produces 1.68Amps.Instapark® NEW All Black 30W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel, 30 wattMaximum power voltage ( Vpm ) : 17.5V ;Maximum Power Current: 1.68AThe formula is Volts x Amps = WattsI'm not sure about this one it's only 2.86Amps, most car fuses are 2A, 5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 30A,...Again, depends on what you are trying to run, but at least it says designed for RVs.It's not going to run your A/C.Instapark® NEW All Black 50W Mono-crystalline Solar PanelMaximum Power Voltage: 17.5V; Open Circuit Voltage: 22V; Maximum Power Current: 2.86ADesigned for RVs, cabins, homes, boats, back-up and remote power use, and more. « Show Less
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I think there is a typo in the title. It's a 125 watt solar panel. I added a second panel and wired directly into my rig where my generator had been hooked up. I think the 110 you might be seeing are volts?
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Its only a 5 Watt panel so no. Running something from a solar panel, without a DC battery, isnt practical anyway if you need any sort of a constant voltage.
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It said it should be either 120 or 240 volts depending on the hookup kit you use. It might work on 208, just wouldn't get as much heat as with 240. I can't personally vouch on this.
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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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Sorry, I'm not qualified to answer that. If it puts out 110/120 volts I don't see why not. Call up the mfr. or distr.
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i have 28W solarpanel which produces voltage between 15 and 21V depending on sunlight. Can this battery be charged with variable Dc Volt from the solar panel? will it damage battery ?
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Your panels are rated between 5 and 6 AMPS at 18-20V. The Charger is designed to handle 20 AMPS up to 32V. It is also used as a timer to support automatically running an electrical output circuit.3 panels are within guidlines. Your maximum PV INput would be about 460W at 22V. You could add a 4th panel without losing much efficiency.
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yes, 5-17 voltsMine is working great and i have placed it between the solar panel and the voltage regulator.MPP
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Throwing in my two cents. Get two for this. It'll work fine for awhile for you the way you want to do it, but ultimately, your battery is going to lose charge 'cause you will be running close to max on the panel all things considered unless you are in bright sunlight all the time. Plus, over time, your battery is not going to charge as efficiently. My 100W Grape tests at 5 amps in good sunlight. But then there's nighttime....:-) I run an off grid system, and am going to get a second panel just because of those cloudy days. An MPPT controller will help maximize your charging too. I haven't gotten one of those yet. Throwing in my two cents. Get two for this. It'll work fine for awhile for you the way you want to do it, but ultimately, your battery is going to lose charge 'cause you will be running close to max on the panel all things considered unless you are in bright sunlight all the time. Plus, over time, your battery is not going to charge as efficiently. My 100W Grape tests at 5 amps in good sunlight. But then there's nighttime....:-) I run an off grid system, and am going to get a second panel just because of those cloudy days. An MPPT controller will help maximize your charging too. I haven't... » Read More Throwing in my two cents. Get two for this. It'll work fine for awhile for you the way you want to do it, but ultimately, your battery is going to lose charge 'cause you will be running close to max on the panel all things considered unless you are in bright sunlight all the time. Plus, over time, your battery is not going to charge as efficiently. My 100W Grape tests at 5 amps in good sunlight. But then there's nighttime....:-) I run an off grid system, and am going to get a second panel just because of those cloudy days. An MPPT controller will help maximize your charging too. I haven't gotten one of those yet. « Show Less
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Mine panel reads out around 8 volts on my multimeter in the garage without direct sun. It should work fine for you. Mine has been absolutely problem free for about a year and a half now.
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Lori-I don't know what you mean by "open voltage"? & are you referring to the actual Solar Panel or are you referring to the Solar Monitor Panel? I do know the max. Wattage that one of these panels will handle and that is "440 Watts of Solar Panel input to the monitor panel. I have two of these panels and have two 145 Watt panels feeding into each monitor panel and have been using them daily now since January 2013 and they have worked flawlessly. I have four six volt battery's that they keep charged as I'm living at a remote site as a Camp-Ground Host with my wife for 6.5 months, and this is all we use for our battery's and we watch TV, listen to music, etc, etc. as you would at home.Dennis B. Lori-I don't know what you mean by "open voltage"? & are you referring to the actual Solar Panel or are you referring to the Solar Monitor Panel? I do know the max. Wattage that one of these panels will handle and that is "440 Watts of Solar Panel input to the monitor panel. I have two of these panels and have two 145 Watt panels feeding into each monitor panel and have been using them daily now since January 2013 and they have worked flawlessly. I have four six volt battery's that they keep charged as I'm living at a remote site as a Camp-Ground Host with my wife for... » Read More Lori-I don't know what you mean by "open voltage"? & are you referring to the actual Solar Panel or are you referring to the Solar Monitor Panel? I do know the max. Wattage that one of these panels will handle and that is "440 Watts of Solar Panel input to the monitor panel. I have two of these panels and have two 145 Watt panels feeding into each monitor panel and have been using them daily now since January 2013 and they have worked flawlessly. I have four six volt battery's that they keep charged as I'm living at a remote site as a Camp-Ground Host with my wife for 6.5 months, and this is all we use for our battery's and we watch TV, listen to music, etc, etc. as you would at home.Dennis B. « Show Less
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You should have no problems with your setup.The Sun-600G starts working when it detects 22V.I have 3 units working without any issues for a year already.Good luck with your project !
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The whole point of this type of controller is to take your solar power of any voltage up to 48 volts (in this case) and output the proper voltage 12 or 24 volts to your batteries. Your panels do not need to be 12 volts, they simply need to fit in the specs of the controller which is a 48volt maximum input voltage. It will then regulate your output voltage to 12 or 24 volts, whichever you choose.
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My panel is 50W, and this controller could handle more. It would make sense to me to wire them in parallel to keep the voltage around 12-14V and double the wattage.
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Look on the adapter and it will tell you...I believe it is about 20 volts...you could definitely make a solar charger...the other option, one I use, is to use a 12V to 120 adapter and then can plug any 120v appliance in to the standard outlet...obviously within the wattage of the solar panel and adapter...and it will exhibit some loss...typically about 20%