Solar panels for dummies

[scrubjaysnest]

I had 1 5/8 inch angle and used the 1 inch VHB. Panel is still with us at Bandelier NM in NM.

[LoveToCamp]

I plan to install a second panel (with multiple overcast days, one didn't bring us back to full-charge every day). Since I only have room for one on my back shell, I have to put the second panel on the front. Both will be 100w polycrystalline. (As an aside, can Mono and Poly be combined into the same controller, at the controller?)

I am not an electrician, so I am asking those of you who know how electrons like to party: Can I run the wires from the front panel (Panel 2) directly to my charge controller, and have my wires from Panel 1 and Panel 2 join at that point? I see no difference in doing that than using the splice junction I could get from WindyNation, if my panels were side-by-side.

Kosher? Or disaster?

[Padgett]

Other than panels in parallel must be the same voltage there should not be a problem.

BTW my 2720 could handle three in parallel on the rear module but I stopped at two. 200W was a close match to the 215AH GC2s.

[Craigrrr]

I have used this Vhb 3m tape 5952 http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...ustomerReviews on my previous solar panels on popup camper. I have seen a lot of folks here use the 4930. 4950 I am in the hot desert sun and wonder if there is a reason to switch to the other 3m vhb tape or if you guys think this is a good tape. I never had a panel fly off or even walk off for that matter