Need instructions for Wild Game Innovations 12 volt solar panel model #SP-12V1

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The panel is rated 6 watts at 12 volts 12 / 6 = 0.5 Amps

So in full sun the panel "should" produce 1/2 Amp at 12 Volts.

What type of 12V bulb and what is its current rating?

Vision 12

Check Wildgames web site on line.

If you can identify which is the voltmeter and which is the ammeter, it should be simple. Say the solar panel has output wires of Red (positive output) and black (negative output). The ammeter goes in series with the load (cut the red wire and insert there). Voltmeter goes between Red (solar panel side usually) and Black. That accounts for four wires. The fifth wire may be an earth ground but I'd be guessing. If you can post a link from the manufacturer, I will comment further.

Solar panels are typically rated at .3 volts per cell. These cells are connected in series until they add up to 12 volts,24 volts or 36 volts depending on the solar system. The more cells you have the higher the charge rate of the batteries connected to the system. The DC voltage from the cells are used to charge the batteries then the voltage from the batteries is used to drive a DC to AC- convertor which is the power used by your home. The more cells connected the quicker it will charge the batteries and the more batteries connected the more power the solar system can provide.

Jeff,

It sounds like the panel's tabs were wired incorrectly or incompletely. I recommend you get a new solar panel since it seems like only one cell is outputting voltage for you now (2v cell). If possible, have the manufacturer warranty it for you since it should be putting out in excess of 14 volts in direct sunlight on a cold day.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks!

http://www.itwinkle.com/hp57posub.html

Nothing special about that Power Supply except for the PRICE!

It's just a regular ATX SMPS with a 575 Watt maximum rate wattage, and an 8-pin EPS +12 Volt power cable.

The HP part number is HP 405349-001
I just THOUGHT the above model was expensive,

http://www.sears.com/hp-405349-001-hp-575watt-power-supply-for-workstation/p-SP101A9790S5492818201P

Uses one 24-pin ATX main power cable,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#atxmain24

One 8-pin EPS +12 Volt power cable,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#eps8

[NOTE*
NOT to be confused with the 8-pin PCI Express power cable,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#pciexpress8

Yellow wires are 12 Volt wires. Black wires are Ground (Negative) wires.
The 8-pin EPS +12 Volt power cable has FOUR 12 Volt wires.
The 8-pin PCI Express power cable has THREE 12 Volt wires ]

I believe 4 SATA power cables,

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#sata

,and a few 4-pin Peripheral power cables, ('Molex'),

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#peripheral

Power Supply case dimensions are approximately
6 Inches Wide, 5.5 Inches Long, and 3.5 Inches in Height.
(152.40mm Wide, 139.70 Long, and 88.89mm in Height )

36 Amps combined for the two 12 Volt power rails.
(12V1 = 18 Amps, 12V2 = 18 Amps)

This is an example of a replacement SMPS,

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=899124&CatId=1483

I'm running one of these right now in a Dell Optiplex 745
Yes, even though the power cabling noted on the Tigerdirect ad is erroneous, it DOES have an 8-pin EPS +12 Volt power cable.

One 24-pin ATX main power cable
Four 4-pin Peripheral power cables
Six SATA power cables
One Small 4-pin Peripheral power cable. (Used for a Floppy Drive, or a Card Reader)

Two 12 Volt power rails. 12V1 = 23 Amps, 12V2 = 20 Amps
Combined = 43 Amps on the 12 Volt power rail.

Repair?
Due to the possible electrocution hazard, I don't post info on repair.
I will state;
The capacitors need to be PROPERLY discharged, before attempting to work on the unit.
The Radial Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors are the weakest link.


For additional questions please post in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

Your calculations is correct - 220 X 0.7 = 154 watts.
If your fridge only runs on 220 volts then you need solar panels that charge 12 volt lead acid batteries and then use a inverter to convert 12 volts DC to 220 volts AC.

I build from mild to wild car audio systems. Give me an idea of what you are looking for? Is this on a trike or 2 wheeled lowrider?

I think he cost of the panel and breakers would be the cheapest thing on your list. Your 4100 watt genny is tiny for a whole house, and if you are planning on a solar set up, you will need to convert to dc, so, I take it your 4100 genny is used to charge the battery bank? Then the panel will not need to be anything but a small disconnect for the genny, basically one of those things that prevents the current from flowing back into the source, which you don't have. I would talk to the building dept., they may not want to take liability, and make you get a contractor to figure something out. All your appliances, and lights will be 12 volt, most motors are 12 volt anyway, they are just transformed to 12 volt from 110 current, and I don't think you will need breakers for 12 volt stuff. You could look at some camper supplies, boat stuff, they all run 12 volt appliances, and lights.