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Apr 26, 2016 8:56:07 GMT
Post by peterboat on Apr 26, 2016 8:56:07 GMT
Just looking at my NASA BM2 meter its showing 35 amps into the batteries woo hoo, the other day it was a whisker off 50 amps but of course to some solar doesnt work but for me its the business how is it for you?
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Apr 26, 2016 9:35:57 GMT
Post by loafer on Apr 26, 2016 9:35:57 GMT
Great. We only have room for 300W, but it's enough on most days from spring onwards. I saw 23A once, at around 13V, so they were doing their job well, via a Tracer MPPT. Life-changing!
It has definitely been MOORING changing. We used to like dark, sheltered, tree lined cuttings, but now it's open skies for us!
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May 15, 2016 18:08:29 GMT
Post by peterboat on May 15, 2016 18:08:29 GMT
These last few days have seen way over 50 amps going into my batteries solar really is doing the business long may it continue
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May 15, 2016 19:10:13 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2016 19:10:13 GMT
These last few days have seen way over 50 amps going into my batteries solar really is doing the business long may it continue Let's hope so, we are fucked if that big yellow disc in the sky goes out  |
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May 15, 2016 20:59:44 GMT
Post by Clinton Cool on May 15, 2016 20:59:44 GMT
Mine are doing the business too. Fully charged by 9.00 a.m. latest, awesome!
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May 15, 2016 21:25:45 GMT
Post by peterboat on May 15, 2016 21:25:45 GMT
Mine takes longer I put the dishwasher or washing machine on early plus I use an electric kettle as well in the summer
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May 16, 2016 7:48:32 GMT
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Post by kris on May 16, 2016 7:48:32 GMT
Electric kettle? Washing machine ? Dishwasher ? Is it a boat you live in or a mansion.?
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May 16, 2016 8:01:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 8:01:43 GMT
We've never needed solar panels due to being on the move much of the time. Even when we're not we have to run the engine up for a couple of hours to get hot water so the batteries get charged at the same time. We use very little electricity anyway. Just the odd light at night time and occasionally the small flat screen TV which uses about the same as a light bulb these days. The 240v generator only gets run up if the (new) wife needs to use the hair dryer! In return she does our washing at her house...lol. The joys of having your cake and eat it eh? |
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May 16, 2016 8:15:13 GMT
Post by peterboat on May 16, 2016 8:15:13 GMT
Electric kettle? Washing machine ? Dishwasher ? Is it a boat you live in or a mansion.? Their is a saying in the forces any fool can be uncomfortable !! |
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May 16, 2016 9:32:05 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2016 9:32:05 GMT
Electric kettle? Washing machine ? Dishwasher ? Is it a boat you live in or a mansion.? Their is a saying in the forces any fool can be uncomfortable !! Were you in the forces then? Lots of liveaboard ex service chaps out there you know... |
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May 16, 2016 9:52:33 GMT
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Post by kris on May 16, 2016 9:52:33 GMT
Electric kettle? Washing machine ? Dishwasher ? Is it a boat you live in or a mansion.? Their is a saying in the forces any fool can be uncomfortable !! There's also a saying in the forces,don't miss an oppurtunity to eat or sleep, which if you carried on in your civy life would mean you wouldn't do much but eat and sleep. |
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May 16, 2016 9:52:42 GMT
Post by peterboat on May 16, 2016 9:52:42 GMT
I know that keep on meeting them, yes I did just short of 22 years and left with a medical discharge
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