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Originally Posted by LoveToCamp
I don't know electricity like some of you do, so I'll ask for your expertise.
Currently, I have a 100w solar panel, with a PWM controller. It is connected to a single 12v battery.
If I go with 2 6v batteries, instead of a single 12v, do I need to change anything regarding my solar? Is my PWM controller still sufficient?
My electric use is LED lights, the water pump, and, in the winter, the furnace fan. I don't use much electricity (so maybe I don't really need to go with 2 5v batteries, but I would like to be covered, in case I have to go 4 days with no sun).
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For us two 12 volt 95 aH batteries is more then enough, our usage is similar to yours; although we most likely use the heat less. We use the 12 volt batteries because of slightly lower weight and if need be I can pull one out and charge it will out exploring the area in the TV. For us 4 days without sun drops the batteries to about 65 or 70 % SOC
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