SolarPRO plug'n'play FAQ

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QUESTIONS:

1. Can I connect my SolarPRO plug’n’play panels together without the quick-connect cable?
   
   
2. What types of batteries can I recharge?
   
   
3. Can the SolarPRO plug’n’play drain my battery at night?
   
   
4. Can the SolarPRO plug’n’play overcharge my battery?
   
   
5. Can I run my 110 volt appliances with my solar power system?
   
   
6. Can I charge more than one battery at a time with the SolarPRO plug’n’play?
   
   
7. Can the wiring be extended?
   
   
8. Can my panel be left outdoors without a protective covering?
   
   
9. Do I have to disconnect the panels from the battery when I drive my vehicle or while I am recharging my battery by other means?
   
   
10. The green light (LED) on the panel does not light up. Should I be concerned?
    
    
11. Can I run my whole house on the power generated from just a few SolarPRO plug’n’play panels?
    
    
12. How much solar power can the 7 ampere charge controller handle?
    
    

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Answers:

1. Can I connect my SolarPRO plug’n’play panels together without the quick-connect cable?
   
   No, the quick-connect wires are designed specifically for the SolarPRO plug’n’play panels. Without the correct wires you risk a poor connection.
   
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2. What types of batteries can I recharge?
   
   You can recharge all types of 12 volt batteries including lead-acid automotive batteries, deep cycle (traction type) batteries, gel-cell batteries, and heavy-duty (stationary type) batteries. When using the SolarPRO plug’n’play to run appliances on a regular basis, we recommend the use of deep cycle marine batteries which are designed to withstand frequent charge and discharge cycles.
   
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3. Can the SolarPRO plug’n’play drain my battery at night?
   
   Once the ICP charge controller is installed there is no danger of reverse current, so you may leave your panel installed overnight.
   
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4. Can the SolarPRO plug’n’play overcharge my battery?
   
   Yes, but only if used without the charge controller. That is why it is important to use the charge controller included in your kit. Do not connect the panel directly to the battery.
   
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5. Can I run my 110 volt appliances with my solar power system?
   
   Yes. You can run your 110 volt appliances with an inverter, which will attach to your battery to change the battery’s 12 volt (DC) energy into 110 volt (AC).
   
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6. Can I charge more than one battery at a time with the SolarPRO plug’n’play?
   
   Yes, the charge can be applied to a bank of batteries. When attached to a bank of 2 or more batteries, the rate of charge will simply be divided by the number of batteries. The higher the number of batteries, the longer it will take to recharge the battery bank. Please note that when you charge multiple batteries, all batteries should be of similar type, capacity, condition and state of charge so that they will be charged evenly.
   
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7. Can the wiring be extended?
   
   You can extend the wires up to 60 feet (18 m). Please refer to the Recommended Wire Gauge Chart for the recommended gauge usage.
   
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8. Can my panel be left outdoors without a protective covering?
   
   Yes. The SolarPRO plug’n’play panel has been weatherproofed and can be mounted outdoors without any additional protection.
   
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9. Do I have to disconnect the panels from the battery when I drive my vehicle or while I am recharging my battery by other means?
   
   No, ICP solar panels are designed to be permanently connected to the battery. There is no need to disconnect them while driving a RV for example, or when charging the batteries by other means such as AC chargers, or a vehicle’s generator or alternator.
   
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10. The green light (LED)on the panel does not light up. Should I be concerned?
    
    The green light (LED) indicates that your unit is receiving daylight exposure. If it is not lit, it may mean that you are not exposing the unit to enough daylight. Please position the solar panel to maximize its exposure to the sun. If this does not trigger the LED to work, it is possible that the LED is burnt out. The LED may have a more limited life span than the panel. This in no way reflects on or affects the performance of the solar panel.
    
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11. Can I run my whole house on the power generated from just a few SolarPRO plug’n’play panels?
    
    Not unless you purchased a very large number of solar panels. The power generated is not enough to run your entire household. A few panels can be used to supply your battery with reserve power to help run some 12 volt or 110 volt appliances at the home, cottage, boat or RV.
    
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12. How much solar power can the 7 ampere charge controller handle?
    
    The 7 ampere charge controller can handle up to 100 watts of power. For larger power requirements we supply a 21 ampere Charge Controller able to handle up to 300 watts.
    
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