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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-08-2018, 06:28
Replies: 383
Views: 528,238
Posted By foggysail
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

In real life, I have never came across battery banks provided with isolation circuitry, maybe they can be found in very high reliability military applications. The above quote reminds me of something...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-04-2018, 10:35
Replies: 383
Views: 528,238
Posted By foggysail
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Might be a great video but waiting almost 2 minutes for it??? I gave up.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-02-2018, 15:10
Replies: 383
Views: 528,238
Posted By foggysail
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Yes! There are videos showing how shading affects a panel's output that have captured the attention of many. I challenge those so called shading videos.

For example, shading is NOT placing a rag...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-02-2018, 06:52
Replies: 383
Views: 528,238
Posted By foggysail
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

There are many places that will sell single panels that can be easily found using a search engine. The below URL is just one of many.

Canadian Solar 300 Watt Mono-PERC Solar Panel - 40mm Black...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-02-2018, 16:30
Replies: 383
Views: 528,238
Posted By foggysail
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

One thing for sure........... to keep your cost down, you should try to make a purchase before the tariffs kick in. I purchased 4 each 295 mono panels last summer/fall. I remember the price was in...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-06-2017, 06:05
Replies: 383
Views: 528,238
Posted By foggysail
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Yes, and compare shipping

And a point of interest. The united States told the WTO that it plans to impose tariffs on solar panels from any country. Panels just might get expensive again.
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-06-2017, 05:15
Replies: 383
Views: 528,238
Posted By foggysail
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Below is the contents of my confirming email with personal info edited:


"Attached you will find the quote for the items of interest. The Canadian Solar CS6k-295MS are currently back-ordered and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-06-2017, 18:42
Replies: 383
Views: 528,238
Posted By foggysail
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Just received an updated quote from the seller pertaining to shipping cost. Shipping will only be $135 with my pickup at the shipper's freight depot which is local. So the adjusted cost for this...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-06-2017, 18:05
Replies: 383
Views: 528,238
Posted By foggysail
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

What puzzles me is not who has the largest panel array but why are so many paying so much for panels. For sure...... Solar is the way to go at least for boats. Lost track of time, it could have been...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-05-2017, 18:59
Replies: 383
Views: 528,238
Posted By foggysail
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

[QUOTE=epiic;2319784]Type and model and size of boat.
2015 Jeanneau 409 (41ft)

Total Panel Output (How much power can be generated?)
5 x 140w panels = 700w / Generally get 3,000wh on a sunny day...
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