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Yeti 500wh charging
I recently purchased two nomad, 50!solar panels, and a nomad 100 cellar panel. How do I connect them to the yeti 500. I think I read somewhere you needed a special cable because of the extra power. Any suggestions?
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Hooking up third party panels with boulder 100 briefcase panel
I have a 1500x and a boulder 100 briefcase panel. I want to hook up 3 100 watt renogy mono crystalline panels in addition to the boulder 100 panel for a total of 400 watts of panel input. I will wire them in parallel since the voltage in series will be greater than 50v.. I think… I’m a solar newbie so could be wrong. I’m…
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When is a new version of the Nomad 20 coming?
I may want to buy a configuration of Sherpa 100PD 4th Gen and Nomad 20 for my outdoor activities. However, the Nomad 20 panel has a permanently installed cable which I don't need and which means extra weight. Also, there is a USB-A port and the new Sherpa works with USB-C. The Nomad 20 strikes me as outdated compared to…
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Nomad 7 plus not charging
Hello, i am writing turkey. İ have a problem. İ have nomad 7 plus,( i used it 5-6 times ) my panel lights ( on the junction box ) is on one second, then it is turnning off and not charging. Why could it be. Thank you
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Nomad 200 Daisy Chain
I just purchased a Yeti 1500 with two sets of Nomad 200 solar panels. what do I need to buy to daisy chain the two sets of panels together to recharge the Yeti?
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Best sun for panels is @80-90 feet from where GZ1500x is placed.
How far, what size wire, for 80-90 foot run from 400w of panels to 1500x? I realize line loss will happen. I just can’t control where the sun is best and where the generator needs to be for realistic use.
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I have a 1500x and boulder 100 bc. Will 3 100 watt renogy panels work with boulder for 400W input?
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Advice on setup
I just bought a yeti 6000x. I would like to set it up with solar panels and connect it thru an integration kit. All i have now is the 6000x. I need advice on what to get. Im eyeing on reusing an old set of panels. I have 4 sharp panels at 140w each, 24.85v 7.85w, using mc3. I was thinking of doing a series-parallel to…
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GZ 1500X - charging with Renogy 100w panels
I just got my first Goal Zero product - the 1500X power station, which I really like and intend to rig it up with the Home Integration Kit to provide emergency power (perhaps ultimately with additional Tank batteries). Now, I would like to recharge it with some panels that I already own, that is Renogy 100w panels. These…
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Charging station for Escape 30 (out of production)?
Hi! I have an older Escape 30 briefcase charging panel. As is, the charging cord is a smaller yellow circle connector. Is there a current Goal Zero (or other brand) charging station compatible with this plug? If not, does anybody offer a yellow circle to 8mm blue circle adapter? Thanks!
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Normal behavior of Boulder 200bc - experience
I recently got myself a Yeti 3000X bundled with the Boulder 200 Briefcase, but we didn't have a fully sunny day since then to observe the Boulder's full performance. Since I'm new to solar and all, I'm wondering about what I could expect. So far I can observe the following: With a cloudy sky (even bright diffuse light…
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cleaning solar panels
What type of maintenance should I do for my Ranger 300 solar panels? Cleaning for example.
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Wall socket for HPP?
I'd like to bring the charge from the Boulder 200bc inside through a wall without cable hazards or thermal bridges. Is there a wall socket with HPP port available, or what would be a suitable solution? Thanks, Jürgen
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Nomad 200 charge to Lithium 12v battery
Is there an accessory that will let me charge an rv lithium battery directly with my Nomad 200 panels? (I have an old Goal Zero Guardian that I can connect with alligator clamps directly to my 12 AGM battery from my Boulder 50 panel. something similar to that?) If not, can I charge a Lithium 12v 100 battery from my Yeti…
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What connectors and cables do i need?
Im getting a yeti 3000x or 6000x, as well as 2 kyocera panels ay 167w 23v 7A. It was suggested to series them. Im new to solar and wanted to get prescriptive guidance what cables i can buy... whether here in goal zero or amazon. Theres also a sharp panels as an option. See attachments. My yeti can do INPUT 1x High Power…
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Portable Refrigerator
Hi there, I am super new to solar and portable. I am thinking of driving across the country and wanting a refrigerator in my SUV. I am guessing a briefcase would do. I guess I would also charge my laptop, eventually. Nikki
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Connecting/disconnecting 8mm cords is very difficult, especially when cold. Any tips/hacks?
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Polarities on SAE cable?
Hello, I'm looking to connect my Boulder 200 Briefcase w/ 20amp controller to my travel trailer, which has a Furion port. I found the correct 2-pin adaptor which will allow me to connect the 2, but the adaptor (found here) came with a polarity reversal connection, which makes me wonder if all SAE connections are set up the…
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charging issue with Nomad 20 and New Sherpa 100PD in southpole expedition
One of my friends is currently on a solo ski-sled expedition to the south pole, and it's about 15 days of progress so far. Recently she's found an issue with her charging system, asking me to seek a solution by posting here (i.e. I don't exactly know about the techicality). She described to me that the system initially…
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Nomad 50 - 8mm to USB C adapter
Hello I have a Nomad 50 and i ask me if its possible to use this https://www.ebay.de/itm/255761997075?var=555695511116 adapter to use it for the 8mm plug? thx regards
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Goal Zero 500X shutting off
I have a 500X that will not run consistently without tripping some kind of internal breaker, goes down at the worst time. Doesn't matter if you have it plugged in at home or in the vehicle. Still in warranty just reaching out before I take it back.
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Mounting brackets for Boulder panels
Do the included mounting brackets fit directly on the roof of a van or do they need to be attached to a roof rack? Newbie here! :)
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How to change battery type on 20 amp charge controller?
I'd like to test my boulder 200 briefcase + 20 amp charge controller on a new LiFeP04 battery, but I can't change the battery type on the charge controller. Do I need to hook it up to the battery first, then change the battery type? It's currently set to WET, and I don't wanna damage the new battery.
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What cable?
Hi I want to charge a Yeti6000 with 4 Boulder 200 briefcase solar panels. Ok I got that I need a hpp combiner cable SKU98061, but do I need 1 extension cable or 4? thanks for an answer greetings from switzerland
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Yeti 1000x external mppt charge controller
I am new to the lithium world. My 1st purchase was the yeti 1000x. I am very happy with it. Now I've gotten some off brand(Dokio 160w) solar panels. My question is, will an external mppt charge controller improve the charging time or does the integrated mppt controller all I need? I have managed 75 to 80 watts with the…
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How do I connect the 30 ft HPP extension cable to my Ranger 300?
The cable plugs right in to my 3000x, but I see no way to connect the other end to the solar panel. Both connectors on the HPP cable have the same (male?) end. What am I missing?
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just hooking up my new generator-need advice
Hi, I lived in a manufacture home in SW FL. I bought the 1500 with the integrated panel which a election is installing for me. I plan on running the extension cable under my crawl space to the outside where I can plug in the solar panel briefcase which I bought. I cannot put it on the ground because of when it rains…
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Chaining GZ Solar Panels
I recently purchased a Yeti 1500 with a Boulder 100 Briefcase panel, and a Yeti 200 with a Nomad 20 panel. I already own a Nomad 20 panel and a Torch 500. I expected the Boulder 100 Briefcase (B100B) panel to collect less than 100 Watts at my Midatlantic home. On a recent sunny day it peaked around 82 Watts based on the…
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Used Solar Panel
Can I connect used residential solar panels to the Yeti Link to charge the Expansion Tank? I have a yeti 1500x which the panels charge it ok but I am not sure if the input volts is too much for the Yeti Link. See photo for solar panel specs. The used panel's output is about 85% (according to seller) of the wattage listed.…
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Connecting Boulder 200 Briefcase to 2x Boulder 100 Panels -> Yeti 1000x
Hello Goal Zero Community! I recently chased after my dream of that sweet-sweet van-life and purchased a van with an existing solar setup. The setup is 2 Goal Zero Boulder 100s connected to a 4-way 8mm to Anderson Power Pole (APP) connector which then connects to a Goal Zero Yeti 1000x. I understand the APP port on the…