What size panel do I have ? (1 Viewer)

[BusyBuilder]

I have a solar panel on my roof, and a cheap controller connected to the EBL99.

I would like to fit the Schaudt LRM1218 controller and another solar panel, but I don't know what output my existing panel is, is there any way of finding this out ?

Is there a maximum in wattage/amps that can be accommodated by the EBL/MPPT ?

 

[Lenny HB]

Look at the construction (poly or Mono) poly's are bigger for the same output and the size, post a photo of the panel and give us the sizes then we will be able to tell you.

 

[DBK]

If you measure the panel, even approximately, and post it here we can have a guess. (estimate )
There is a limit on the EBL, I've read it on here somewhere. A search might throw something up. But you can get around the limit by wiring the controller directly to the batteries.

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[pappajohn]

It will have a data label on the back near the wiring connector block.
If it's far enough from the roof a torch and small mirror will help.

 

[BusyBuilder]

Taken a photo of panelwhich is 1470 x 680

 

[Richard n Ann]

150w is my guess.

Edit: it looks polycrystalline so 100 to 120w

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[Lenny HB]

150 Watt Polycrystalline panel is my guess.

 

[BusyBuilder]

Can I add a mono panel ? or should I swap to 2 mono x 120w ?

I'm swapping cheapo controller for the Schaudt LRM1218.

 

[Richard n Ann]

I would swap to two identical monocrystalline panels and a Votronic duo controller. Job done

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[Lenny HB]

Can I add a mono panel ? or should I swap to 2 mono x 120w ?

Should be OK, there is a slight difference in max voltage outputs from Poly & Mono but it is less than half a volt so shouldn't make any odds.

 

[BusyBuilder]

Thanks.