Results of Upgrading to Large 8 Gauge Wire Solar Panel Part 2

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Uploaded by on Jan 17, 2012

This is a little later than the first video of the results of upgrading to larger 8 gauge wire on my 72 cell solar panel. I am pretty pleased with the results. It was defiantly worth the cost of the larger 8 gauge landscape wire. This wire has 130 strands it is stellar.

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  • That was a pretty good improvement for just a wire change. Sometimes the GTIs are picky about low voltages so if you get up above a certain "sweet spot" it can perform better. Your morning/evening power will be better too. Looks like part of the year you may have some shadows from the telephone cables above, other than that it looks like a good location. You should get those panels bolted down soon so they don't walk away. I've been posting more info and tech stuff at techluck.com - drop on by!

  • @nrodge1 I would really like for everyone to check out nrodges techluck.com it is really worth visiting! And you enjoy talking about tech stuff like this you should check it out and join.

  • That would power my net book. A 75 what inverter in my car powers it.

  • @amy2x That would be interesting to see I guess it would as long as its a sunny day.

  • You've got it dialed in. My 135w commercial panels are doing about that today too, same inverter as you. It's the most I've seen, so you da man!!

  • @Fearlessthinker Thanks I think thats just about about maxed out on wire. I could build some booster panels but I think I will just buy a another panel this time. I m just using what I already have around here to improve things. I sure wish I had another 80 watt to pair up with the one I got. Interested to see if I can match its voltage and run them together and see if they out perform this diy duo.

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  • Nice tweak upgrade. Out of curiosity...you saving the potential in anything...or putting it to work? or you have plans to? Don't remember seeing that part ....

  • @wtam69 Yes I think so too, thanks for the comment.

  • More power and probably safer too.

  • Good job! How much do the new wire cost?

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