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Post by quaysider on Sept 17, 2021 6:57:59 GMT
the MPPT controller converts the power from the solar panels (watts (53) equals volts (35.04) times (1.5) amps)
converts the voltage of 35.04 Volts to the lower voltage of 13.12 Volts times 3.9A so the same watts 51.6 (less a tiny percentage for losses)
You see ... that's exactly why I have NO idea about electrickery. I've read up so many times ... bought the 12v Bible (now given away) and tried to understand ... but whoosh ! Over my head  Rog Ha - that's exactly what I did with that book too lol. |
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Post by Mr Stabby on Sept 22, 2021 19:04:59 GMT
You see ... that's exactly why I have NO idea about electrickery. I've read up so many times ... bought the 12v Bible (now given away) and tried to understand ... but whoosh ! Over my head Rog At least you’ve entered the 21st century now and have some solar. I really can’t understand boats/boaters that don’t have solar in this day and age. It realy depends on what use you make of the boat. For the first few years I owned the Potato Boat solar really wouldn't have been much of a benefit as I wasn't living aboard and was cruising extensively when I was aboard. As my use of it changed so the maths shifted to the point where it was worthwhile although it still had to wait until I could afford the outlay. |
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Post by kris on Sept 23, 2021 5:47:51 GMT
At least you’ve entered the 21st century now and have some solar. I really can’t understand boats/boaters that don’t have solar in this day and age. It realy depends on what use you make of the boat. For the first few years I owned the Potato Boat solar really wouldn't have been much of a benefit as I wasn't living aboard and was cruising extensively when I was aboard. As my use of it changed so the maths shifted to the point where it was worthwhile although it still had to wait until I could afford the outlay. Yes some boaters have to be dragged into the future. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2021 6:19:09 GMT
the MPPT controller converts the power from the solar panels (watts (53) equals volts (35.04) times (1.5) amps)
converts the voltage of 35.04 Volts to the lower voltage of 13.12 Volts times 3.9A so the same watts 51.6 (less a tiny percentage for losses)
the 12v Bible (now given away) Where? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2021 6:30:11 GMT
To a mate with a boat who thinks he can (with effort) understand it ... volts, amps, Watts ... bamboozles me Rog |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2021 6:35:56 GMT
To a mate with a boat who thinks he can (with effort) understand it ... volts, amps, Watts ... bamboozles me Rog Oh I see. I thought you meant it was now available for free. Odd stuff this language malarkey. ETA ' |
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Post by jd and (blunt instrument) on Sept 23, 2021 15:49:06 GMT
  Still getting good power for the time of year. October will probably deteriorate considerably though. |
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