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Xringer · 03-31-15, 02:44 PM

The hotwater from PV has been working when the sun is out..
But, when it's cold outdoors, the panels make a lot of power.
So, now the problem is over-heating the storage tank..

I've been working on it this week.

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03-31-15, 02:44 PM	#62
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	The hotwater from PV has been working when the sun is out.. But, when it's cold outdoors, the panels make a lot of power. So, now the problem is over-heating the storage tank.. I've been working on it this week. http://ecorenovator.org/forum/solar-...v-array-3.html __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..