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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-11-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,032
Posted By Brian B-P
That fits perfectly with the idea that the...

That fits perfectly with the idea that the most-shaded cell limits the current.


The shading discussion came out of the observation that the batteries didn't seem to be charging as expected.

...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-11-2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,032
Posted By Brian B-P
Looking for published sources to confirm or...

Looking for published sources to confirm or better explain the shading problem, I came across PVEducation (https://www.pveducation.org/). This site has excellent (in my opinion) explanations in a...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-11-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,032
Posted By Brian B-P
The problem with partial shading is that a solar...

The problem with partial shading is that a solar panel is a set of individual cells connected in series.

Each cell adds a "push" of voltage so the panel's voltage is the total of all the cells'...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-10-2016, 10:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,032
Posted By Brian B-P
I don't think that the batteries were stuck at...

I don't think that the batteries were stuck at 90%; I think that the controller's State of Charge calculation is stuck.


I found three manuals for what appear to be three different versions of...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-10-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,032
Posted By Brian B-P
I assume that the GoPower controller's meter is...

I assume that the GoPower controller's meter is nothing but a voltmeter calibrated according to a table like that, adjusted by some formula based on current to try to compensate for the effect of...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-09-2016, 12:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,032
Posted By Brian B-P
The 160 watt panel could deliver 11 to 13 amps...

The 160 watt panel could deliver 11 to 13 amps into the battery (depending on state of battery charge) in absolutely ideal conditions... and much less in reality. Also, lead-acid batteries are far...
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