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This is a simple explanation of “Series” and “Parallel” configurations for solar panels and DC batteries.
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#1 by gipstylez at October 8th, 2009
cool video!
cool video!
#2 by SamMulie at October 8th, 2009
i know lots of …
i know lots of people view these videos, i dont understand the whole amperage/voltage thing, can someone reply and explain???
#3 by redsunpro at October 8th, 2009
100KW? thats alot, …
100KW? thats alot, what are you running 10 central A/Cs?
#4 by microscopic789 at October 8th, 2009
you dont lose or …
you dont lose or gain voltage when connected in parallel
#5 by SKEL45 at October 8th, 2009
would i lose the …
would i lose the voltage if i place them in parallel
#6 by chkmahow at October 8th, 2009
How many would you …
How many would you need to do a house that uses 100 KW
#7 by GREENPOWERSCIENCE at October 8th, 2009
If you catch any SP …
If you catch any SP let me know, greatly appreciated. Annotations I can correct, embedded in the video is there forever:-0
#8 by Marhleet at October 8th, 2009
nicely done.
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nicely done.
explained, well, didn’t see any errors. (had to take three goes at spelling errors)
gonna watch some more
#9 by VillageIdiot8055 at October 8th, 2009
you will end up …
you will end up with the smallest panel’s voltage and amperage as well the smallest panel sets the pace of the race……
#10 by Ohiodjwood at October 8th, 2009
Its Actually an …
Its Actually an altenator in my work truck , So its a 12 volt system , powering an 24 volt inverter. I just want to get this hooked up right before I fry something
#11 by GREENPOWERSCIENCE at October 8th, 2009
What is you …
What is you generator.
#12 by Ohiodjwood at October 8th, 2009
I just recently …
I just recently purchased a 24volt inverter and am wondering where i connect my generator to what posts. The one being linked between both ?
Thanks, Tom
#13 by GREENPOWERSCIENCE at October 8th, 2009
Thank you very much …
Thank you very much for enjoying our videos and the GREAT COMMENT:-)
#14 by Ranaynme at October 8th, 2009
You Provide some …
You Provide some great information Dan. We have been thinking seriously of going Solar either partially or completely off of the grid. I had no clue how the solar systems worked until I saw your videos. You simplify things which helps people to decide what best fits their needs. Thanks for sharing your expertise on this.
Jeff and Ranay
#15 by hugesinker at October 8th, 2009
What is your source …
What is your source on that definition?
Is “Current” being retired the same way Electro-Motive Force was when it was when it was replaced with “Voltage”? “Amperage” used to be one of those words only some technicians and laymen would use. If an engineering textbook were to use the word “Amperage”, I would feel a bit discouraged.
#16 by coolsciencetech at October 8th, 2009
he actually can say …
he actually can say that because amperage IS a word. Amperage- the strength of an electrical current measured in amperes.
#17 by blackIce504 at October 8th, 2009
i seen alot of …
i seen alot of invertors around but i find that the 24volt is rare and from your vid i found that they are more effecient as i thought i am looking heavly into Solar power as well as Solar Heating
#18 by AntiPotyMouth at October 8th, 2009
to increase the …
to increase the voltage you divide the amps to increase amps you divide voltage the wattage stays the same amp X volt=watt i found this tidbit helpful to understand what hes saying
#19 by stage4turbo at October 8th, 2009
Dan Rojas… YOU …
Dan Rojas… YOU EFEN ROCK MAN… Honestly
Make more videos we love you.. if you make more videos people will remember your name your site and everything about you and go back to you for more info…. DUDE>>> FREE PUBLICITY XD
#20 by lethalimmunity at October 8th, 2009
I like your video. …
I like your video.
I would like to point out that connecting the three
cells in series DOES NOT increase power.
In series:
P= i*v = (.5A)( 12v+12v+12v) = 18W
in parallel:
P=i*v = (1.5A)(12v) = 18W
You see you don’t increase power. You just
increase the current to your load. The power remains constant no matter what arrangement you have them in.
I am an Engineer, by the way.
good video though
#21 by kosai19 at October 8th, 2009
Great videos. …
Great videos. Thanks!
#22 by AmericanDiaz at October 8th, 2009
If I hook them in …
If I hook them in series instead of paralell do you think I can run my inverter? The inverter is designed to run off of 12 volts so I risk blowing a fuse hooking up three 45 watt 12 volt panels in series. If I hook them in paralell I am back to point zero of my problem, not being able to even power an inverter. It basically works out to be a waste of my $240.00 dollars.
#23 by AmericanDiaz at October 8th, 2009
Hi Dan, your video …
Hi Dan, your video using the harbor freight 45 watt solar kit prompted me to buy one and I personally think it is shit. I could not run a 450 watt inverter or a 750 watt inverter off the supposed 4 amp 45 watt solar panel setup. Yeah it can run a couple of stupid lights in the daytime and trickle charge a battery but it ends up being a waste of money. I have two 6 volt golf cart batteries that work great with my inverters but it would take the HF unit days to charge them, what gives?
#24 by coondexter at October 8th, 2009
i love your vids
i love your vids
#25 by hugesinker at October 8th, 2009
I know this is …
I know this is nitpicking, but do you have to say “amperage”? That isn’t a word. ‘Current’ is the word you’re looking for.