Solar Panel Xantrex
If I have a Global Solar 12W 12V Framed Solar Panel and a Xantrex 400-Watt DC Powerpack how do I connect them?
You will also need a few other items unfortunately. I believe the Xantrex needs 110V input which means you need an inverter to change the 12v to 110v. Most solar panels won’t be able to power the inverter directly so you will also need an old car battery.
There are some great videos at http://4solarpower.net showing how it’s all done.
Xantrex Powerpack Solar review
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