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Charge Controllers and Clippers => The "Classic" charge controller => Topic started by: mahendra on July 26, 2013, 02:58:52 PM

Title: multiple turbines to a single classic
Post by: mahendra on July 26, 2013, 02:58:52 PM
hi quick question can i  hook up two wind turbines of the same model and size to a classic(let say two kestrel e160i)
Title: Re: multiple turbines to a single classic
Post by: Halfcrazy on July 26, 2013, 03:19:11 PM
In theory you could parallel 2 turbines to a single controller as long as all amperage limits etc where obeyed. In reality I find 2 identical turbines in very close proximity still do not run identical so I would say do not plan on full power from both. I would say plan on a 20-25% hit do to the paralleling. I have no scientific data to back that up just my ever so slight observations of seemingly identical turbines within say 300ft of each other.

Ryan
Title: Re: multiple turbines to a single classic
Post by: mahendra on July 26, 2013, 08:10:13 PM
thanks ryan just wanted to make sure before i do something dumb.as i said before i am trying to expand my system by adding wind .i am just trying to spend my money wisely and at the same time try not to discard what i already have,just trying to give them purpose.So i am just speculating if to get the air 40 i already have since it is inadequate or add another one .
fyi scientific info does not always back stuff up real world situations are always is so don't feel bad.