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Can I use a MidNite Solar Combiner Box in a wind application?
Posted by Frank Molina, Stellavolta on May 26th 2020
Yes, you may be able to use a MidNite Solar Combiner Box in a wind application depending on the wind turbine's manufacturer's specifications.
In other words, if you are pairing a wind turbine with
For the Primus Wind Power 1-AR40-10, what is the minimum wind speed required to charge the batteries?
The "Startup Wind Speed" is 7 mph. At this cut in wind speed it will be a trickle charge.
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Is the Morningstar SI-300 SureSine Inverter a wind inverter?
The SI-300 is not a wind or solar inverter like a pure grid-tie inverter might be. The SI-300 simply inverts 12 VDC to 120 VAC. The charging source for the 12-volt battery bank could be wind, solar, h
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How do I know which MidNite Solar Clipper to buy and how many ohms I need?
The ohms resistance depends on the wind turbine you're using and such factors as:
1) open circuit voltage
2) wattage
3) whether the turbine is 3-phase, wild AC, or DC
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I have a wild AC turbine that is sending out 180 volts in my environment. Will the MidNite Solar MNKID-HWB Charge Controller clamp down on the voltage even though the voltage input shows 150VDC max?
Yes, however, depending on the specifics of your system, you may end up having to divert some hydro. If you want to play it safe, you may want to consider the MidNite Solar Classic 200 Charge Controll
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