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Started by mahendra, March 11, 2014, 08:55:45 PM

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mahendra

Ok lately on of my 300w panel glass got shattered ,panel still works but don't think that is safe.my present configurations are as follows
6 -250 in series strings of 3
Vmp-around 30v
voc-around 37v
isc-around 8amps
This configuration is on my classic 150

2- 180w in series (vmp-around 36v, voc around 44v and isc -around 5amps)
2-300w in series(vpm-around 36v,voc around 44v and isc-around 8amps)
above on Classic 200

Now since i have a busted 300w panel out of the two 300w panels in series. what is my best solution if any,trying not to replace the 300 w panel or putting it in parallel with the two 180w panels? Reasons:
I am not in a position to replace the panel although i want to
running out of breaker space and copper to run extra cables
1.5kw on Midnite classic 150(whizbang jr.) networked 0.660kw on classic lite 200 wbjr ,180ah CALB Lifepo4 48v battery bank,jkbms 150amps bms(top balanced) Outback vfx3648.
Soon to be added Sol Ark 8k with 5Dyness Bx51000 ,7.8kw pv

mahendra

#1
i almost forgot my system is 12v nominal and please excuse the panel specs posted. Panels are on the roof cant remember the decimal points for the specs.Panel got cracked by tree in bad weather.More like a little piece  of it flying at great momentum.
1.5kw on Midnite classic 150(whizbang jr.) networked 0.660kw on classic lite 200 wbjr ,180ah CALB Lifepo4 48v battery bank,jkbms 150amps bms(top balanced) Outback vfx3648.
Soon to be added Sol Ark 8k with 5Dyness Bx51000 ,7.8kw pv

dgd

You could cover the shattered glass with some clear silicone sealer, the waterproof bathroom type.
This should keep the rain out and let the PV keep working until you get replacement.
just an idea
dgd
Classic 250, 150,  20 140w, 6 250w PVs, 2Kw turbine, MN ac Clipper, Epanel/MNdc, Trace SW3024E (1997), Century 1050Ah 24V FLA (1999). Arduino power monitoring and web server.  Off grid since 4/2000
West Auckland, New Zealand

mahendra

ok thanks i was hoping to do that until i can replace it but didnt know if it is safe
1.5kw on Midnite classic 150(whizbang jr.) networked 0.660kw on classic lite 200 wbjr ,180ah CALB Lifepo4 48v battery bank,jkbms 150amps bms(top balanced) Outback vfx3648.
Soon to be added Sol Ark 8k with 5Dyness Bx51000 ,7.8kw pv