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Xringer · 05-14-14, 10:13 PM

When shorted out with very low resistance, a solar panel puts out a lot of current.
It will warm up your amp meter a little.. But, because it's a short ,
the panel voltage is super low and the total wattage is peanuts..
Current x Volts = watts..
My guess is, the panels will be a good bit warmer when connected to a dead short..
Seem logical anyways..

Here's some triac info..
http://makezine.com/projects/make-36...s/try-a-triac/

05-14-14, 10:13 PM	#2
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	When shorted out with very low resistance, a solar panel puts out a lot of current. It will warm up your amp meter a little.. But, because it's a short , the panel voltage is super low and the total wattage is peanuts.. Current x Volts = watts.. My guess is, the panels will be a good bit warmer when connected to a dead short.. Seem logical anyways.. Here's some triac info.. http://makezine.com/projects/make-36...s/try-a-triac/ __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less.. Last edited by Xringer; 05-14-14 at 10:18 PM..