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MetroMPG · 04-11-2009, 09:43 PM

I mistakenly crossed wires hooking up my 80w panel to a battery this afternoon and screwed something up.

Spark! And now it's only putting out half the rated voltage.

I've posted details and a photo (of my failed attempt to diagnose/fix it) at EcoRenovator. If anyone can offer advice, I'd appreciate it.

I done a bad thing: need advice diagnosing shorted PV panel (output = half voltage) - EcoRenovator

04-11-2009, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
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