Dave K
Free Member
Hi all
Just wondered if you're able to give me some advice regarding my solar panel and battery set up. I currently have 2 x 100 ah leisure batteries and a 140watt solar panel on my van with a controller like this.
The problem I'm having is I'm constantly worrying about power, I have no clear indication of what solar power I have left and we'd like to be able to watch tv, have all the lights on, use the radio and er indoors also uses a 12 volt hairdryer. I guess what I need to know is;
Is my set up adaequte for a few days at a time without ehu or should I get another panel fitted, if so what size.
Is there a way of monitoring what power I have left/ have used, I have read about mppt controllers, would it be beneficial to get one of these to replace the current one.
Any advice appreciated
Just wondered if you're able to give me some advice regarding my solar panel and battery set up. I currently have 2 x 100 ah leisure batteries and a 140watt solar panel on my van with a controller like this.
The problem I'm having is I'm constantly worrying about power, I have no clear indication of what solar power I have left and we'd like to be able to watch tv, have all the lights on, use the radio and er indoors also uses a 12 volt hairdryer. I guess what I need to know is;
Is my set up adaequte for a few days at a time without ehu or should I get another panel fitted, if so what size.
Is there a way of monitoring what power I have left/ have used, I have read about mppt controllers, would it be beneficial to get one of these to replace the current one.
Any advice appreciated