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Date:         Thu, 28 May 2015 22:08:42 -0400
Reply-To:     J B <jbever@EXCITE.COM>
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From:         J B <jbever@EXCITE.COM>
Subject:      Solar panel question
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Hoping I can get some feedback from people who have experience with solar po=
wer.


I recently purchased a 100Watt portable solar panel to add to my existing 80=
Watt panel in the luggage rack. They have almost the same voltage characteri=
stics but obviously different wattage and current. They are wired in paralle=
l into a 30Amp MPPT charge controller.
I have read that the different wattages isn't recommended as the MPPT will g=
et confused but wondering if it really is much of an issue?
Would a PWM charge controller be a better choice?


The initial test run seemed to work great and pulled in over 10amps during p=
eak sunshine


You can see some pics in my latest blog update.


http://1981vwcamper.blogspot.com/


Thanks - John.
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