Can we talk about a BASIC UNIVERSAL simple PV kit for preppers.

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(31 August 2012, 20:40)IB1 Wrote: Just a quick question regarding panels. Are they future proof in the respect of you being able to add more panels as the price falls over the next few years or does the technology also change meaning that the older and newer ones have to run on separate systems ? Put another way, would a panel you bought 10 years ago still work with a modern setup ?

At the moment I only have the freeplay type ones for charging small devices, but will look at solar in the new place

Good question already in both the amazon build and the build comparison I made for TOF there is a problem, although I made the suggestion to TOF that the 10A regulator is not enough and she should consider paying more for a higher one in this case I said 30A.

What we need to know is the watt panel to regulator math, which is:


5 amp = 60 watt 10 amp = 120 watt, 30amp = 360 watts.

Regulators can be chain linked, anyway maybe Skev can correct this math, and explain chain linking of regulators, he knows more about this stuff, and I have to burn in come fire cement now, so bit busy right now.

I would advise having a few spare regulators, for solar preps.

But yes you can add panels to the build years later, just as above your need to chain regulators depending on total panel watts.
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