Thanks for the vids, what blankets do you recommend. My 200w cheaper blanket (outbax) seems to have a low output unfortunately. I've been reeading the output on an inline gauge
Great video Heiner, with regards to the panels being tested at approximately 25 degrees Celsius, is it a smart idea on 40 plus days to spray them with water and gently wipe them over essentially cleaning them at the same time?
Hi Phil, You can but be careful not to scratch the surface. In terms of cooling the panel you would have to constantly cool them otherwise the water evaporates in less than 5 minutes.
Heiner, I like your YT’s, they are good, although I feel some of them (like this one) are more for the novice. That said, it would be great to see more people understand the CORRECT basics of solar rather than some of the things you see people do 🤦♂️ Please keep your epic Troopy build YT’s coming as I really enjoy them 👍👍👍👍👍
i have a Redarc BCDC1220 and now have a engel powerfilm 90w solar blanket with a crap MPPT regulator. Would it be worth upgrading the regulator to a victron or upgrade the Redarc to the 1240D?
Hard to say from a distance and without having more info about your system. Advise for builds is usually better kept within a proper consultation conversation rather than an online chat. Feel free to call or email us so that we can better help you. Contact details : perthpro.com.au/pages/contact
some great info - couple of questions, I am considering running a solar blanket rather than a fixed panel so if I was to park my truck while out on a tour as you suggested can the blanket be used inside the vehicle windscreen rather than outside to avoid theft of the blanket and if so what sort of %output could I expect, the other thought was to set the blanket as an awning which could be flat and on any side of the vehicle - your thoughts? many thanks
Hi Steve, using the panel inside the vehicle may reduce your production by easily 80%. This is a best guess since we haven’t tested it. Having the panel on a flat surface facing the sky and making sure there is no shade on the panel is the best way to use a solar blanket. Having it stolen if it is accessible is a problem where is no solution to it yet.
Thanks Heiner, I was more thinking of inside against the windscreen instead of the conventional silver sun screen we all use in summer when the car is parked for a period of time - thinking it may have been a viable alternative/win win. Cheers
@@steve-deltasdad3906 Steve, I currently have the same issue. My thoughts are to run a cable to my roof rack and buy a cheap flexible panel with eyelets. I plan to use cable binders and one or two small locks to secure it to my roof rack. It still can get stolen, but it is considerably more effort to remove it being locked. A cheap panel might not be as effective but the loss is not too painful.
I just saw your video with Ronny where you mentioned using a power supply as a 'solar simulator'. I have a redarc BCDC1225D which has a solar input voltage of 9-32V, if I connect a computer power supply that has 12V 17A will this work to charge?
We use a power supply with 15.5V which works. I am not sure if 12V will already work even though the manual states it is 9 - 32V. I was under the impression that a MPPT regulator can only reduce the voltage. Increasing the voltage is only done by the charging circuit that uses the alternator input. As far as I am aware. Please let us know how you go with your experiment
@@ReadytoDriveAnywhere I tried it and it worked fine although it pulled 20A+ the wiring started getting soft. I could rewire and fuse it but it was easier just to buy a proper charger.
