I have used a combination of solder, then those solder heat shrink, glue/epoxy and finally, heat shrink.
One trick is to use pliers to pinch the gap like these. Looks neat;
I like @Trident solution. Cheap and reversable.
Here is a close up of mine. Notice that there is a mark around the outline of the panel. I assume this is from some gentle rubbing. For longevity i would have added another reinforcement strips.
I attached a 110W with simple bungee through the eyelets.
Worked well. Even at F7 and above.
However after a couple of seasons the panel failed - i assume due to micro cracks.
I would do it again, if I was I would try to make a backer out of GF to add to the panel to avoid flexing and make...
I have a brother p-touch h101. Works well with tze tape (the strong stuff).
If i was to really get into it I would look for a brother model that had an iphone app or similar to be able to make double line or other more complex labels quickly. The reason for brother would be tze as i have...
I cannot remember the exaxt details of those PMs.
I do remember researching how to achieve Eves claimed clamp force settings and never really landed on how much torque to apply to bolts to get to the right number.
I just clamped mine with clamps and wrapped with strong packing take (several...
@geem. Have you documented your charge settings anywhere? I recently upper by float settings to 13.4V as my Victron MPPt would default to float and put nothing in (like 2A from 15A possible).
Would be interested in what your using.
PS i store mine at 13.2V over winter.
We have a decent sized bridal. Works well. If you have a chain consider placing it in a hose (screwfix sell cheap ones).
You might want to add more as there is no shore power…
Yep. Make it auto for peace of mind.
There are often WhatsApp groups.
I find ours quiet and nice. Trade off...
winch drum. Lost Solent
Two winch handles (lost)
Single shoe (lost, mid channel)
Spinicker + halyard and sheets. Got it all back bar halyard
VHF three times. The last two were the same floating model so still have it
stainless steel adjustable spanner.
Outboard (rinsed. Works)
Two boat...
Assuming indirect cooled - Coolant levels or water pump? If belt driven, belt tension?
The HE should be warm but not hot to touch if sufficient sea water is going through it.
Also the round trip efficiency of LifePo4 is high 90%. FLA is probably around 80%. So more of the Solar yield gets stored and more importantly returned.
I believe the 220 is the smaller version of the 320. I have a 320 that works well. Will need a switch.
They are not submersible so mount them higher than the bottom of the bilge. You will need to fit the drain valve to stop any back draining and also mount the 2nd exit with anti siphon...
I balanced it all on assembly, two years ago.
Since then I have not balanced it.
I might do a capacity test at end of the season to see what capacity I have lost. Might then rebalance then…
A wider thought is how frequent do you need to rebalance, especially if you see no evidence of...