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    aw113sgte reacted to MatthewWBailey's post in the thread From fire truck to MTV with Like Like.
    On a larger scale yes, but you're talking about the difference between 3 panels and 2 panels in a very small area. Any shade is likely...
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    aw113sgte replied to the thread From fire truck to MTV.
    Got a few of the storage boxes for the interior (harbor freight) unfortunately one came dented but too much effort to return and wait...
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    aw113sgte replied to the thread From fire truck to MTV.
    Problem with series is shade, have lots of deciduous trees around here so if a single panel is shaded, it would kill half my output...
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    aw113sgte reacted to MatthewWBailey's post in the thread From fire truck to MTV with Like Like.
    For efficiency, you always want to maximize your voltage into the inverter, which in turn minimizes the amperage. Obviously both are...
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    aw113sgte replied to the thread From fire truck to MTV.
    MPPT controller can handle 250V, each panel is 48 VOC per datasheet. I could easily do 3 in series in 2 sets with lots of headroom. I'll...
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    aw113sgte replied to the thread From fire truck to MTV.
    Haven't done it yet, based on voltage and current ratings I can do either. I'm currently thinking I'll series each set of 2, then...
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    aw113sgte reacted to ckouba's post in the thread M1078A1P2 CTIS Problem with Like Like.
    I put sintered filters in my wheels at the end of the plumbing delivering air and have noticed no adverse effects. The filter dia is...
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    aw113sgte reacted to CONJIN's post in the thread PTO specs with Like Like.
    Never mind. I found it. If anyone is interested: Sauer-Sundstrand hydro transmission P/N 550133364 Cage# 14120 Max flow= 22.5 GPM at...
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    aw113sgte replied to the thread From fire truck to MTV.
    Mounted solar panels today, 2200w residential. 4 points of attachment, M8 riv-nuts into roof. Sealed with sikaflex 221. Zinc chromate...
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    aw113sgte reacted to ckouba's post in the thread From fire truck to MTV with Like Like.
    Is the alu tank your header tank? You will likely want to move that indoors somewhere. Otherwise, your 150° glycol will be chilling...
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    aw113sgte reacted to ckouba's post in the thread From fire truck to MTV with Like Like.
    Got it. I ran my flow through it to make sure air purges, so mine heats up. I have heater and ~4 total feet of hose running outside of...
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    aw113sgte replied to the thread From fire truck to MTV.
    It's the expansion tank, the only flow into/out of it will be from coolant expansion-no circulation through it. Sure there may be a...
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    aw113sgte reacted to phuriousgeorge's post in the thread From fire truck to MTV with Like Like.
    Tons of progress in a relatively short period of time, I'm impressed! I tend to suffer mental vapor-lock with all the various ideas...
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    aw113sgte replied to the thread From fire truck to MTV.
    Got the main electricals mounted. The batteries (3x 24V LiFePO4 victron, 15.3kWh) will be underneath the inverter/chargers. I think...
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    aw113sgte replied to the thread Vertical Solar Panels.
    Good point, side panels likely a no-go.
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