Date:         Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:54:05 -0700
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Solar Panel config?
Comments: To: Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com>
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On 3/22/07, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi B,
>
SNIP

>They are connected to a Solar Boost 2000E
> solar controller via 6-gauge "extension cords" which I made from some
> nice wire I got at West Marine and Power Pole connectors. The solar
> controller usually gets me 20 to 40% more current than connecting the
> panels alone.>


Hi Michael.

Had read your useful posts earlier last year, and reviewed them just
now. Really helpful. I too am considering a system like this.

Re:  Solar Boost 2000E

When shopping for this obviously important component, what does one
look for in terms of how much current a given solar controller can eke
out of solar panel(s)?

TIA,


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