Full Time RV Living: FINALLY! An Expert Goes Over Our Solar Energy System and Discovers
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The Best Solar Panels: http://amzn.to/1nPqzIx The Awesome Inverter: http://amzn.to/1Ft79Rz The Batteries: http://amzn.to/1jnMy6Y The Morningstar Controller: http://amzn.to/1KNrsWH Lee Braithwait is a journeyman electrician, and a professional solar energy systems installer. He works summers in Newport, Oregon, and winters in Yuma, Arizona. Join us for a look behind the fridge and in the basement to untangle an unsafely installed system.
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I always like to draw a schematic of my electrical setup :)
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When does added electronic complexity surpass the goal of safety at the cost of efficiency? Do you need a MultiPlexeR as sok888 describes??
You guys are de bomb! I am so grateful for these videos. I am 61. No more wife, soon be selling house for... enough. Maybe more.
I plan to be full-time vacationing a la RV off the grid as much as is possible and your lessons are invaluable. Thank you times infinity squared.
(2) Questions - What are your thoughts on slides? Why can't your wind generator operate while driving to top something off? I understand that it will cost
gasoline to "operate" the wind mill, but where does one reach diminishing event horizons or whatever? -
Great video! Thanks so much!
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Did your expert mention that your 2 morningstar charge controllers need ventilation. Read the manual it will tell you what is required, if you don't have the manual it is available from the manufacturers website.
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Must be great to have enough money to afford all that stuff.
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so am interested in part two of your upgrades! Did I miss this? Happy for you to find a good knowledgeable person. luv jo
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The reason it has two MPPT controllers is the open circuit voltage on the two separate panels Ocv are not the same.
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I'll be interested in seeing what type of methodology your electrician recommends to correct your solar system. I know a lot of wire connections, components ,etc. should be put in metal boxes with plenty of room for wire and component fill. Actually need to calc everything out before you even install a system, perhaps leaving enough room for expansion in the future? ( high amperage and Power wiring inside of flammable materials makes me nervous) thus the need for metal enclosures
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nice...but wouldnt have gotten the chinese batteries.
Trojan or us battery would have been half the price(lead acid)
Not a huge fan of the agms. -
It's amazing what scum bags are in business. All of the wiring looks so clean and professionally done, yet they skipped basic code safety features. To increase their profit they risk a fire hazard.
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So I'm guessing a 'professional' shop installed your system in an 'unprofessional' way. That is very distressing as it is dangerous. I'm going to listen very carefully what Lee says a few times to make sure I get it.
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If he was a expert he would have told you that you have the wrong panels. Amorphous panels like Stion and Schott can lay flat and produce full power. Mine run everything including a 120 volt 10 cubic foot real refrigerator. 24-7 for 2 years now.
Those panels are only getting 30% of the rated days output laying flat. -
Hello folks. You have inspired me I would love to what you guys are doing.I'm retired now for two yrs and would love to RV full time. I have no family "so it would be a great adventure for me to do..thanks for your videos they help me with alot of ???'s I have....God bless you both
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That gentleman sounds totally legit and I am glad you found someone you can totally trust!
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Always nice to go over things - enjoyed this.
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This has been a long journey for the 2 of you, so I'm glad you've been able to get some resolution from a professional. Stay safe & enjoy nature's landscape.
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I believe your batteries are correctly wired for a 24V battery bank. A series / parallel connection would yield a 12V bank. I think this is because the TriStar TS-MPPT-60, handles 800 watts at 12V, 1600 watts at 24V and 3200 watts at 48V. I don't know what the size of your large panel bank and your small panel bank is. A 12V battery bank would limit you to less than 800 watts of panels per controller.
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+Lori Munn Hello and thanks for watching. Total price #179 is $19, 500, and current spot is $9900 :) Thanks for watching!
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That stop bottom can be hard to find sometimes he he .Glad to see that you will be getting that wiring sorted out ,last thing you want is a fire . Good luck to you both as always glad to see another video from you both
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