KevinGilmartin

Thanks Plonkster, you make it sound so simple. I did get a 20a PWM solar charger with the kit.(pic below) Is it going to be enough to charge the batteries fully during the day? Or do i need one with a higher amperage? Another thing, is it an issue that the solar panels are different watts? (255w & 270w)

Hi all, thanks for the add to the forum. I have absolutely no experience or knowledge of solar or inverter systems etc. However, I do have a dilemma that Im hoping someone on this forum can assist with. We have booked a place in Mozambique during the December holidays but it doesn't have any electricity. Now during the day this isn't a problem as there is plenty to do and keep busy with without electricity. My concern is the nights, mainly the heat and the mosquitoes. I have 2 small boys who seem to have blood the mozzies love. I want to run 2 pedestal fans and 2 mosquito machines through the night, +- 8 hours (without the noise of a generator). So I went and bought an Ellies 1200w inverter trolley, now I have done some research and basic calculations and Im confident it will last through the night running the 4 small items. I also got hold of 2 solar panels (1 x 255w & 1 x 270w) and a 20a solar charge controller which Id like to use to recharge the batteries during the day. Firstly, is this setup going to work as i want it to? Secondly, how do I connect it up so the solar panels charge the batteries? I have attached an image of the unit I bought. TIA