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softair

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    Surrey/Berkshire borderlands
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    Retired
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    Song & Dance
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    Cropredy - ish

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  1. Thanks for the replies. I specifically didn't want framed ones standing clear of the roof - I know they flexible ones are less efficient but hadn't taken on board just how short-lived they were!
  2. We had installed a couple of 100W flexible-ish solar panels on the roof back in summer 2017, managed by a Victron MPPT controller. They weren't cheap ones, and were fitted by the boat builder. During our limited cruising last year, I noticed the amber light on the controller indicating that all was well was no longer illuminating, but our travelling / engine running made it difficult to work out if they were doing the business or not. Because of Covid fun and games we didn't get it looked at until recently, where it seems that in decent sunlight one is only producing about 10 volts, the other is open circuit. There appears to be no obvious damage to either panel. This does seem extraordinarily short-lived for expensive kit - am I just unlucky? Does anyone have any clues on how long should I expect them to last? Bob
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