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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-05-2020, 04:57
Replies: 383
Views: 528,145
Posted By kas_1611
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

OP does state 265w 12v panels and I've never seen anything other than 12/24v systems for sale through a number of various retailers, including specialist solar installers.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-05-2020, 03:57
Replies: 383
Views: 528,145
Posted By kas_1611
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Parallel will double the amps but keep the voltage the same. So 2x 265w, 12v panels in parallel will give 530w @12v (well 14v but you know we all talk 12v). Putting them in series doubles the volts...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-04-2020, 08:03
Replies: 383
Views: 528,145
Posted By kas_1611
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Hi Davil,

I haven't noticed any particular heat build up issues with our panels over the years we have been using them and there has been no issues with the bimini that I can see (other than the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-11-2018, 23:53
Replies: 383
Views: 528,145
Posted By kas_1611
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

By way of a follow up to my original post:

We have added a 100watt semi flexible panel to the mix which again is tied securely to the top of our bimini. This normally lies on the slightly sloping...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-02-2017, 14:12
Replies: 383
Views: 528,145
Posted By kas_1611
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Pelagic,

I thought that too but it doesn't explain why there were no (or very few) windows out on the windward side. If the hurricane reduced air pressure enough to suck out windows it would...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-02-2017, 13:05
Replies: 383
Views: 528,145
Posted By kas_1611
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Totally out of the box but related to this is my experience weathering Hurricane Ike in Houston. After the event we saw large fir trees had been twisted apart with characteristic radial splintering...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-02-2017, 10:15
Replies: 383
Views: 528,145
Posted By kas_1611
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

a64 - would they lie flat in the cockpit area? or could you manage to get them down the companionway into the cabin?

Just voicing some ideas

:biggrin:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-02-2017, 01:16
Replies: 383
Views: 528,145
Posted By kas_1611
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Luther,
Would it plausible to make these kind of panels "storm removable"? I was thinking along the lines of using "quick disconnect" electrical connectors on the wiring and wing nuts to fix the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-02-2017, 08:26
Replies: 383
Views: 528,145
Posted By kas_1611
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Our small scale set up to add to the mix :biggrin:

Type and model and size of boat.
Bavaria Cruiser 40, 2010, Farr/BMW

Total Panel Output (How much power can be generated?)
2x 35watt
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