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08-28-2018, 09:30 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: League City, TX
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Used 245W Bosch Panels in Houston - $75
So I had intended to post the link where I bought my used panels from, but on the phone, its a pain to get a link from facebook, so here it is.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5175150673221/
These are 245W Bosch Module c-Si M60 NA30119
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08-28-2018, 09:35 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: pa
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Coachwork: 1. Corbeil & 2. Thomas
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$75 is a great price. To bad I am not in the area.
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09-02-2018, 11:17 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2018
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Solar Panels?
Have you hooked up your discounted solar panels from Houston? If so, do you have photos and do they work well? Curious because the place seems sketchy.
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09-03-2018, 07:05 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
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If I didn't already have a solar power system I'd be buying some of these for sure. That's a great price but I'd have to upgrade my whole system to use them!
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09-03-2018, 08:21 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Andrews,Indiana
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Anyone interested in some of these at $100 each if I get some to north eastern Indiana? I'm trying to figure a way to help defray the costs of me driving to Texas to pick some up.
djdalfaro
How were these people to deal with? Were you able to test before you bought, or did you have to take your chances?
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09-03-2018, 09:04 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
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There's a guy in Houston who has been going there, testing panels, buying them, and then shipping them to other people. Probably save you a bundle over a drive from Indiana. I can get his info if you like.
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09-03-2018, 10:22 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Andrews,Indiana
Posts: 2,436
Year: 1991
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Engine: 3116 Cat 250hp
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brokedown
There's a guy in Houston who has been going there, testing panels, buying them, and then shipping them to other people. Probably save you a bundle over a drive from Indiana. I can get his info if you like.
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I would appreciate it.
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09-03-2018, 01:28 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2018
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These are 30-37 volts right? How would you use this with a 12V or 24V charge controller?
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09-03-2018, 02:49 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJtwreck
These are 30-37 volts right? How would you use this with a 12V or 24V charge controller?
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Use an MPPT controller. They accommodate higher input voltage and are significantly more efficient than PWM controllers. Example: Midnite Classic 150 will take up to.... You guessed it..... 150 volts on the input.
It is very common to run high voltage panels in series to increase voltage and reduce current.
There are some great stickies over at www.sloarpaneltalk.com that talk about panels, charge controllers, batteries and inverters.
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09-03-2018, 04:35 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Spring Valley AZ
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Re: mppt, I just changed from pwm and it makes a big difference.
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09-03-2018, 08:49 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: League City, TX
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The sellers are salvage recyclers and are very nice. The young Thai lady I dealt with was very polite and yes I did test them out before purchase. She didn't mind at all. I pulled the four I wanted out in the sun and did my tests there.
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09-03-2018, 10:10 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Wisconsin N.E.
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Anyone know what they cost to ship?
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09-03-2018, 10:19 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
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Wish I knew more about solar. I am in Houston and may go take a look, but probably won't know what I am looking at. Don't need much power, but did notice they also have some of these...
LG Solar MonoX NeoN LG295N1C, 295 Watt Black Solar Panel
They are new with full factory warranty for about $190 as I recall. The only thing I have found like them are 300 watt LG's for about $450.
Is this as good a deal as it sounds?
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09-04-2018, 03:26 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Brevard County, FL
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Year: 1990
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
Wish I knew more about solar. I am in Houston and may go take a look, but probably won't know what I am looking at. Don't need much power, but did notice they also have some of these...
LG Solar MonoX NeoN LG295N1C, 295 Watt Black Solar Panel
They are new with full factory warranty for about $190 as I recall. The only thing I have found like them are 300 watt LG's for about $450.
Is this as good a deal as it sounds?
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That's not bad. I believe I paid about $260 a piece plus shipping for my 350 watt mono silfabs
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09-04-2018, 05:12 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Andrews,Indiana
Posts: 2,436
Year: 1991
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Chassis: AARE
Engine: 3116 Cat 250hp
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Whatthefak
Anyone know what they cost to ship?
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Their add says they won't ship.
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09-04-2018, 05:53 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: League City, TX
Posts: 321
Year: 1994
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3800
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One thing to remember is that these panels are BIG residential panels about 3' x 6' plus. The two tests that need to be performed are Voltage Open Circuit (VOC) and Amperage Short Circuit (ISC). They should be performed in full sun and the optimum values are printed on the back of any solar panel you buy.
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09-05-2018, 03:29 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 12
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These panels have been recalled due to being a major fire hazard. Is it worth the risk?
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09-05-2018, 06:42 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
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Engine: Cummins 4BT
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Which panels have been recalled?
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09-05-2018, 09:43 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 12
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The Bosch 245W ones. I looked it up and it doesn't seem like a major concern but I'm sure that's why these were salvaged.
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09-09-2018, 08:04 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Andrews,Indiana
Posts: 2,436
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: AARE
Engine: 3116 Cat 250hp
Rated Cap: Just the two of us.
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I'm still studying on this. Any members in Houston be willing to test and pick up some of these if I send the funds?
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