BrianZ
@DanWeitzel, they were 1-inch clamps and half inch wide, from Amazon..Koehler Enterprises KE12BX 10 Piece Hose Clamp Box (Size SAE 12),Silver https://a.co/d/hxrwjlzI think this was the absolute minimum size that would work, as I found myself wishing they were a bit larger, as they were more difficult to get started, especially if you had to use only one hand. I liked the 1/2" width though - seems optimal to me. If I had to do over, I'd get the next larger size over 1-inch.
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Re: Our portable solar suitcase setup
Thanks, @Sharon_is_SAM. And again, many thanks to @elbereth for all the setup details for this project, including the warning about double checking the +/- panel cable connections at the controller, … (View Post) -
Re: Our portable solar suitcase setup
Thanks, @Ratkity, for another good suggestion, which you can see I implemented in this photo.. Note five 1/8" holes drilled near top of box to let any heat escape. And four more holes on the opp… (View Post) -
Re: Battery charger for storage of battery in garage over winter
I think you will do well, @SueBC, with the Noco G3500 charger, as it sounds like a good fit for your size battery. One other thing that you may want to be aware of is that it's worth checking to… (View Post) -
Re: Roof mounted solar panels
Thanks, @pthomas745 and @N7SHG_Ham! So, what gauge wire would be optimal & practical for, say for example, a 30ft length between controller & a 150 watt panel that you'd like to be able … (View Post) -
Re: Battery Trivia
Good idea, @db_cooper. I'll unplug it overnight, then check voltage again & specific gravity, then run the Noco charger, then recheck specific gravity, and see how things compare. (View Post)
