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Post by duncan on Aug 7, 2023 23:43:00 GMT
Sorry to post something on topic, I saw this come up on Facebook earlier; a recall notice for lifepo4 batteries sold on Amazon, although it is probably unlikely that people on here shop for batteries on Amazon.
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Post by duncan on Aug 7, 2023 23:45:23 GMT
Stick on panels on GRP are fine because it’s cool. Stick on panels on dark painted steel much less so, due to the heat. How would they do stuck on wood Nick- heat wise?
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Post by kris on Aug 8, 2023 6:01:43 GMT
Sorry to post something on topic, I saw this come up on Facebook earlier; a recall notice for lifepo4 batteries sold on Amazon, although it is probably unlikely that people on here shop for batteries on Amazon.
already a thread on here.
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Post by Telemachus on Aug 8, 2023 7:49:29 GMT
Stick on panels on GRP are fine because it’s cool. Stick on panels on dark painted steel much less so, due to the heat. How would they do stuck on wood Nick- heat wise? I’ve no experience of them, but I would think they would fair better on wood than steel. Especially if it’s painted a light colour.
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Post by kris on Aug 8, 2023 8:03:06 GMT
How would they do stuck on wood Nick- heat wise? I’ve no experience of them, but I would think they would fair better on wood than steel. Especially if it’s painted a light colour. Doesn’t usually stop you commenting on things.
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Post by dogless on Aug 8, 2023 8:09:48 GMT
We were advised that the stick on panel technology and the resins to stick them on have advanced greatly.
The modern ones are infinitely more reliable and provide a much higher yield than previously.
However, their life expectancy is shorter, and their yield remains lower than rigid panels, and they're more expensive.
Rigid monochrystaline panels apparently still provide the highest yield, have the longest life, and provide the best 'pound for pound' value.
Not my judgement ... that of two guys who are self employed and operate businesses fitting solar.
Rog
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Post by Telemachus on Aug 8, 2023 8:26:16 GMT
I’ve no experience of them, but I would think they would fair better on wood than steel. Especially if it’s painted a light colour. Doesn’t usually stop you commenting on things. Bullshitter.
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Post by ianali on Aug 8, 2023 9:26:15 GMT
We were advised that the stick on panel technology and the resins to stick them on have advanced greatly. The modern ones are infinitely more reliable and provide a much higher yield than previously. However, their life expectancy is shorter, and their yield remains lower than rigid panels, and they're more expensive. Rigid monochrystaline panels apparently still provide the highest yield, have the longest life, and provide the best 'pound for pound' value. Not my judgement ... that of two guys who are self employed and operate businesses fitting solar. Rog I’ve heard this about stick on panels. Had them on our first boat and we’re fine. Have them on present boat, I fitted them 8 years ago. Still working fine. Il accept they might be less efficient but I prefer the looks and they do what I need.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 8, 2023 9:36:47 GMT
How would they do stuck on wood Nick- heat wise? I’ve no experience of them, but I would think they would fair better on wood than steel. fare
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Post by kris on Aug 8, 2023 9:41:54 GMT
We were advised that the stick on panel technology and the resins to stick them on have advanced greatly. The modern ones are infinitely more reliable and provide a much higher yield than previously. However, their life expectancy is shorter, and their yield remains lower than rigid panels, and they're more expensive. Rigid monochrystaline panels apparently still provide the highest yield, have the longest life, and provide the best 'pound for pound' value. Not my judgement ... that of two guys who are self employed and operate businesses fitting solar. Rog I’ve heard this about stick on panels. Had them on our first boat and we’re fine. Have them on present boat, I fitted them 8 years ago. Still working fine. Il accept they might be less efficient but I prefer the looks and they do what I need. To be honest I was really impressed with the ones on the freeman I was looking at the other day. They must have improved efficiency wise as he has 520w in not much surface area. They really don’t detract from the look of the boat at all. Obviously you pay more for this, but worth it if your concerned about the looks of your boat.
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Post by Jim on Aug 8, 2023 10:24:31 GMT
Got a 135w? Panel stuck on our roof, keeps the batteries topped up nicely, certainly enough to run the compressor coolbox on a hot day.
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Post by on Aug 8, 2023 10:26:27 GMT
Got a 135w? Panel stuck on our roof, keeps the batteries topped up nicely, certainly enough to run the compressor coolbox on a hot day. its good there is room for it as well as the roof box.
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Post by Jim on Aug 8, 2023 10:45:47 GMT
Got a 135w? Panel stuck on our roof, keeps the batteries topped up nicely, certainly enough to run the compressor coolbox on a hot day. its good there is room for it as well as the roof box. Only room for 1 though, unless I got a couple of long thin ones and mixing size and output isn't good afaik.
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Post by on Aug 8, 2023 10:49:10 GMT
A couple of long thin roof boxes would be fine it might even enhance the look.
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Post by kris on Aug 8, 2023 11:30:04 GMT
its good there is room for it as well as the roof box. Only room for 1 though, unless I got a couple of long thin ones and mixing size and output isn't good afaik. It’s okay if you put them on a different mppt controller.
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