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How should I go about installing a 12 volt DC residential circuit?

I have a couple deep cycle batteries that trickle charge from a solar panel, for emergency use. Right now the only way I get useful power from them is to use a 12VDC -> 120VAC inverter, e.g. the type ...
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Are solar panel films for windows ready for the end users?

I read about a new solar-panel technology, based on a photo-sensible film, which may be applied directly on to glass. This will definitely help in the versatility and in the ease of installation.. ...
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Does the specific gravity of a lead-acid battery indicate degradation?

Let say I have a battery that is a few years old. When it was new, the specific gravity was indicating 1.265 when full, and it lasted fairly long. If I do an equalization charge, for the same ...
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Fuse replacement in Xantrex solar charge controller

I have a Xantrex XW-MPPT60-150 solar charge controller. The moment came where I need to replace the fuse that protects the charger. The problem is that I need to replace it with Littlefuse KLKD 1 ...
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What are some tips for deep cycle battery maintenance for an offgrid solar system?

I have an off grid solar system, with an 240AH 24v deep cycle battery, and the system (and all of the components in it) is a year and a half old. i have several questions and i hope that some one ...