
Goal Zero Yeti 150
5.40 kg
Goal Zero Yeti 150
5.40 kg
I already have a 100W solar panel from another manufacturer. However, I have read that only a maximum of 60W may be connected to the charging socket of the yeti. Can I still connect my panel?
On my Yeti I have two Boulder panels running in parallel with 100 watts each, which means 200 watts in total.
So far it's been running very well for about 6 months.
But you have to pay attention to the polarity, and of course I have connected the two panels in parallel and not in series.
If you exceed the maximum voltage, you will destroy your Yeti.
The Boulder Solar Panel delivers 18-22 volts.
If your panel is a 48 volt panel, it will not work.
Generally speaking, it is the voltage that is critical, not the amperage.
Volt times ampere = watt
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If your thing goes up in smoke, I don't give any guarantee!
Lead-acid batteries are a bit outdated, but today I would rather choose a lithium battery.
Because of the charging behaviour, the Ah value of lithium batteries is about twice that of lead batteries, i.e. a 10 Ah lithium battery is about the same as a 20 Ah lead battery. In addition, lithium batteries last much longer.
With lithium-ion batteries, the number of charging cycles is usually between 4,000 and 7,000 cycles. Lead batteries often only deliver between 1,200 and 1,500 cycles.
With lithium-ion storage batteries, the maximum depth of discharge is usually between 70-100%, with lead storage batteries only 50-60%.
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