Connect and test solar panels before fitting

Techno100

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Battery left idle for over 2 weeks
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Battery connected to regulator with no load
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Battery with 47 watt load connected and no solar yet 12 volts
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Sky at time of connecting first panel
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Charge 2.3 amps
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Voltage increase to 12.2
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A bit more Sun
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Voltage climbing
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Second panel connected
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Voltage climbing still constant 47 watt load
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The set up with panels laid flat
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The load used
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Some good Sun
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After 15 mins still under load
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