How to Pick the RIGHT SOLAR PANEL for YOUR Power Station *UNSPONSORED*

[@ElaiisTaiE]

I work for a solar panel company. Lots of people love to get a portable power station intending to charge it with the portable panel they’ve been using with their RV for years. What we tend to run into is most RVs are wired with an unregulated connection to the battery for portable panels so the panels have an integrated controller. Portable power stations have a regulated connection for solar, meaning the controller is integrated into the battery. If you plug a regulated solar panel into a regulated battery, it’s a non-starter. The controllers will just conflict with each other. Also on the series v parallel discussion, when panels are in series they need to have the same output current or wattage or the string will be brought down to the lowest common wattage. In parallel, they need to have the same output voltage or the string will be brought down to lowest common voltage (though the array can still output if one of the panels go to 0V unlike a series string).

[@billieseymour9746]

I ordered a thousand watt a n k e r power station next will be solar panels Just not sure exactly which ones to get Was thinking 200 watt. What is your opinion. Please help. Newbie here

[@willj6044]

@@billieseymour9746 200 watt will work but will be slower. 400 watt would be better but they’re pricey.

[@matthewtaylor3301]

Amps are pulled, volts are forced. The charge controller will only pull as many amps as are available without causing voltage sag, or whatever it’s max rating is. You can’t ‘overamp’ the MPPT. Stay within the voltage range and you’ll be fine.

[@skepticalmechanic]

Amps are not pull.. Amps are the amount of flow like gallons per minute… Voltage is pressure… please don’t give incorrect information.

[@dan_real_review]

@@skepticalmechanic Everything @matthewtaylor3301 said is correct. You just looking for something to nitpick about. Your pushing the point, his easy to understand explanation is not 100% correct. Next you will point out spelling and grammar mistakes I assume.

[@potatopotatoeOG]

You seem like someone i can ask some advise from.. I genuinely don't want to "Arc around" with my new Delta 1300. 😂 I need some help. Im using supposed to use their folding 110w solar panel. Output Short Circuit Current 6.5A (Imp 6.0A) Open Circuit Voltage 21.8V (Vmp 18.4V) And i need to run it over 5 metres to charge it, keep the power station out of the heat. The cables i want to use to extend them have these features: - 10m Pair (Red and Black) Solar PV Cable 4mm Diameter 1000V DC. - Pre-termianted with Straubli male and female MC4 connectors Theyll join with the Eco flows mc4 to xt60 connector. Is this safe? I know longer lines = more resistance, but im very worried thst i might end up causing a fire.. Any advise or reassurance/correction would be appreciated😢🙇🏾‍♀️

[@kimck99]

Wow. I must have watched 2 hours of your videos in the last 24 hours! Very informative stuff. Thanks. WONKA!

[@jaminbruce6940]

I just have to say thank you for doing these videos. I was lost on what I needed and you have helped on so much. thank you.

[@konstantinlozev2272]

This is probably the most useful and accessible video on solar panels and power stations. Absolute gem!

[@dunerinaz]

Of all those connectors, the XT60 is by far the best connector. It's easy to use and flows the most current.

[@TacticalGhost007]

And the XT60i is even better. In terms of efficiency, the i's (eyes) have it.

[@slightlytwistedagain]

Excellent guide. I recommend to do this annually, not only for the new tech, but it's actually more attractive for people to check out if the information is recent. From my own experience looking at other types of hardware, the last thing anyone wants to do is to learn something that's a decade out of date.

[@uraldum]

Helped me decide on getting an EcoFlow Delta during their last round of sales. Now I'm needing a solar panel like Augustus needs Wonka bars.

[@YouLookinAtMe-Bro]

😂 He was my favorite character of the movie!!!😂

[@drgil65]

Thank you for taking your time to explain all this, I not really totally up to speed with all this, but you made it a lot easier for me to understand solar better. Thank you for your video.

[@JimMcPartland]

WONKA, WHAT A GREAT IDEA THOSE STAKES ARE!! Very cool. Thanks for explaining everything!

[@dennismyles8450]

I watch you all the time but I must’ve missed this particular video. I wanted to tell you that you are doing great work in the solar field and we appreciate you. Keep up the good work, sir. We are watching and learning. Thank you.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Thanks so much for those kind words, Dennis! :) Very sincerely appreciated!

[@aunttriciaattic]

Thank you for the time you scared to make this video because I really needed it.It’s not me and I’m not losing my mind when I watch you with the multimeter in your hands, your hands are moving fast.What a good time to be alive though I can Rewind😅

[@waynesbike]

Very well done, sir. Most informative video on the connectors and determining male from female no matter if labeled or not. Thank you

[@krisyoung447]

Nice job on explaining the gender of MC4 connectors and flow from panel to storage. GOOD DAY SIR!

[@rharrold]

Wonka fit in your video great. Solar stakes look useful. I’d like to try them on my PV200.

[@tomdixon7358]

I'm just starting my portable power education. It started with your video entitled 'How to Pick the BEST Power Station for YOU' . I appreciate what you do. Wonka would give his approval.

[@gregoire8376]

Other reviewers are just WONKA but yours are very informative and logical. Thanks for this very useful video

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Congratulations! Since we had a number of first round Winners fail to claim their Solar Stakes after a full week, I did a re-draw...and your comment was randomly selected :) All you have to do is email your name & shipping address to me at [e-mail] I will forward your information to the Solar Stakes guy, who will ship your Solar Stakes directly to you. No spam...no cost! Thanks for watching the channel. Oh and 'Have fun out there!' :P

[@StevieG777]

Great video, I learned a quite a bit. I appreciate the explanation on connector types. Couldn’t help but think about the saying “that’s the great thing about standards, there’s so many of them”.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Haha that's a great saying! And so true!

[@curtislawson6748]

I bought a pecron 600 with the 200 watt folding panels. I then bought a charge controller to hook up my rv battery and thought I would use the pecron panels. Nope figured out the hard way the panel was 36 volt and the charge controller only can handle 25 volts. Should have watched your video first. Lol

[@jampam-jf8mt]

Good point about the positive and negative male and female mc4 connectors. It doesn't really matter if the positive is male or female, as long as the positive and negative are clearly identifiable and correctly connected.

[@octoberride]

Finally, a comprehensive, easy to follow guide for portable solar charging. The cable/connector and voltage sections were very helpful. Subscribed.

[@timdonovan8733]

Leaving the word “Wonka” thank you for the very informative information on Solar Panels, I just purchased the OUPES 1800 Power station & will have to look into getting some solar panels. I love watching your videos, but am fairly new at watching yours as I just found your channel. Thanks again, and keep ‘em coming!!

[@debbiedogs1]

I have used Bluetti 200W panels and AllPowers 200W polycrystalline panels (excellent price for AllPowers polycrystalline, especially if you hit a lighning deal or other deal, half the cost of the Bluetti BUT might not last as long) with my Oupes, and both do great charging.

[@weatherchaser1166]

Something that would work well for the wind would be the skinny plant stakes I use to keep them propped up. I always have some, so a handy solution

[@sodiumfat]

Thanks Soo much! You have motivated me to buying a Jackery. I also bought a 120w elecaenta, I’m thinking of buying a second for my 880 Jackery. Your way in explaining is very articulate and clear. I look forward to more videos! WONKA !!😂

[@drjeffles]

I learn so much from your Channel. Just bought my first real solar panels and waiting on my solar generator to be delivered from Pecron. Thanks for all you do. Wonka.

[@Shorby99EK]

Don’t forget to calculate how the panel will operate under cold conditions. Here in my climate in winter my panels rise by 4 volts each!

[@Dcubano]

Great job on this video. Just picked up the delta 2 max but still need a solar panel for camping when hunting. Thank you for posting great content. Wonka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@doc5081]

Thanks, good info. Would like to see you do vid going into the series and parallel manipulation to a particular power bank. The solar panel straps are a great idea, alot of high winds where im at. Wonka, stay well

[@Gumlung]

Like many other solar newbies, I've found the conversational descriptions in your reviews easier to understand than some other sites. Makes me feel a little less guilty abut forgetting my basic science classes from long ago. "Wonka"

[@beachykeen95]

Absolutely easy to understand guidance for a confusing process , thanks

[@susanedsall1129]

OMG! I was just looking at the portable 100 watt solar panel to use with our Egoflow 2. Thank you for this video!! It was perfect timing!!

[@lindabelcher1738]

Enjoyed learning about solar panels and there connections. Just got the jackery explorer 1000 with the two solar panels Tie downs would be nice Wonka Wonka :)

[@GalloPazzesco]

Good video. Reinforced what I thought I already knew but I wasn't sure. Thank you. Subscribed, bell rung, commented, upvoted, liked, shared .... may the algorithm gods smile favorably upon your channel.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Hahaha that's awesome. :) Thanks my friend!

[@c.y.997]

Great video! Was having a difficult time piecing it all together on my own!

[@txsears]

Very informative. As you said I may need to watch this a few times to gain a full understanding. I am researching solar panels for my new UGreen 1200W you previewed a few months ago. I used it for the first time In Yellowstone and it was great!Wonka!

[@silverfox6590]

Just came upon your video doing a search. Very informative. I’m thinking about upgrading my solar panels to 300 whatts.

[@simplebeautiful7923]

ever had a question and the internet does not answer it, or content creators miss answering and start talking way over your head? Well this is not one of those. This video answers the question. thx.

[@rileyhance318]

I got an anker c800 with a 300w solar input for camping. planning to use 2 200w panels in series to hopefully stay as close to the 300w max in most conditions

[@hectorliriano1953]

Hello “Gadget Guy”. First off I Wonka thank you for all of your very detailed and informative videos. I purchased a Pecron E2000lfp because of your reviews a couple months ago. Wasn’t sure of any solar panels until you posted the Elecaenta 300 video. I just ordered one and a 120 watt also. Now oh have 420 watts of Solar to play with. Thanks for your links and discount codes. Keep up the great work.

[@themoonshell-F4LFJ]

Thanks! With you explanation I was able to identify the right panel for the solar charger I have 👍

[@cathyweber4250]

Wow! So much info in this video. I have a Bluetti with a Renogy panel...but I haven't hooked them up yet..scared to! But with help from electrician, hopefully I will be off grid soon. From your list, it seems you favor AllPowers? I too think about the wind blowing them over. Thanks so much! Keep on keeping on!

[@michaeld4502]

Wonky……. Great video!!! I’ve noticed that 1. Higher voltage is best for MPPT on the power station. 2. Also try to get current to equal or exceed the input of the power station when selecting panels.

[@rickmelcher6845]

Great comprehensive explanations…especially at 19:50 about extension cables. Wow that could be a disaster. 🙏

[@davidcarrico3385]

Wonka wonka wonka .- thanks for mentioning the limitations of the solar controller. Many panel reviews leave that out.

[@Aaron-ng3ef]

Great video! I especially appreciate the explanation of barrel connector names. Also...Wonka.

[@DanJSwartz]

Thanks for a really good video. Wish I would've see this before I started down my solar path. Very helpful. WONKA😀

[@davidtreichelpppj5304]

Good video .... I just got my Black Friday BLUETTI combo and now realize it's best not to mix them with my smaller Solar generator and panels ... thx

[@susyforfa]

Very well done video. Well explained and thought out. Learned a lot Wonka

[@gregoryfoster8179]

Wow! I am so glad I found you. Just ordered a Bluetti EB3A which should arrive in a couple of days. I plan on getting some panels next month so am looking to make sure I don't over do it and blow this little power station. I'm assuming their owner info is fairly well directing but for an electrical ignoramus like me it seems it is very easy to make a critical mistake. I'll certainly be reviewing this as I begin planning my exact panel purchases. Thank you so much.

[@mrhalfstep]

Thanks for spending the time sorting out the MC4 connectors. I'm in the process of building a dolly mounted emergency power bank with a 3000 watt, all in one inverter/charger and I've been hung up on how to connect the MC4s to the unit. I'm making my own cables, and I noticed all the discrepancies with the color codes and markings and by including a circuit breaker as well, it got complicated enough that I had to back off until a day when the ol' noggin was firing on more cylinders. I even saw videos that suggest that the proper way to refer to the gender of the connectors is by using the pins inside the plastic parts, which of course are the opposites of the plastic parts, a hollow socket inside the part with the rubber o-ring, making it female, and a solid rod inside the other connector, making it the male! And Wonka !

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Ha! Yeah I actually originally had a segment in that clip talking about the opposite gender of the internal pins...but I ended up cutting it because I thought it would just confuse people more, unnecessarily.

[@kirkelliott3684]

One of the most useful videos I have seen for us beginners. WONKA

[@4WingView]

At first watching i was confused. Then found the encouraged myself to reasearch. Now im fully vested in all your videos. Thank you greatly for your time and teachings

[@Tkjimmy1]

This was very educational and I learned a lot in this about solar. I bought a solar generator last year and tried it on my service truck, but it didn’t perform as good as the gas one so I took it off of there after about a month I sure Wonka a new panel to go with it, thanks for all your education on solar. This has been an absolutely great video.

[@davegladstone4151]

Willy Wonka & ReeWray Outdoors, thanks for all that each of you have done, for all the chocolate lovers, and the Solar information seekers on this planet. 👍👍 🤙

[@almach5]

I found your tutorial helpful - I picked up a VTOMAN 400W solar panel, and it up similarly. Unfortunately I was too late for the WONKA promotion. Enjoy your videos!

[@arthurleslie9669]

One of the tricks we used to remember relationship with DC was “PIE” … P = I x E … Power equals current times voltage. Kinda Wonka but it works.

[@Mulderfactoring]

Wonka a wonderful video. You are an important resource as we choose our power station for our horse trailer with a living quarters. Thank you for the hard work you do!

[@BrianRWelch]

Great information, thanks for compiling! Even though Wonka says we get "NOTHING!", maybe I could get a set of Solar Stakes? 🙂

[@rsgallo]

Thanks so much much for another very informative video! I recently purchased a Elecaenta 120 watt portable solar panel based on your reviews. It's a perfect match to charge my UIBI 666Wh power station, which you've also reviewed! Both will help during the next power outage and also be a great camping addition. Willy Wonka would have been proud of your using his clip in your video & I hope to win one of those panel stake-down gifts! Thanks again and keep up the great videos!!!

[@hackedoff736]

Excellent introduction, wish I'd seen this at the start of my journey.

[@Mulderfactoring]

Love your videos. I wish you could do a best bang for your buck power station to portable solar panel purchase bundle. Mix and match brands for best price to performance.

[@michaelgrix]

I'm just starting to Wonka my way into solar power stations and solar panels. Thanks for this informative video!

[@MikeSmartCastle]

Thank you for this video! I am very much of a newbie about solar and this video helped me more then anything else I've watched, and I've watched a lot. Great job!

[@Maranatha888]

Thank you for sharing. I had watched one of your videos on the 100-watt solar panels. I ended up buying them and hope they last this event. Hope you can start the rural life soon. Not much time left to prepare. Will try and view more of your videos when I can make time. Liked the leg anchors you showed at end of this video. Willy Wonka would be proud.

[@hp1117]

They should be color coded for easy use. Reeway is a really good teacher

[@jeffkaps3128]

I really Wonka set of those! 😊 Nice video, thank you...

[@Zkpe02]

I use my LifePO4 12v 100Ah batteries to charge my power stations, this takes the guesswork out of mixing and matching my different panels per power stations….works for me..With the batteries I can capture more watts…

[@michiganman845]

Thanks for all the useful information. My family thinks I'm all Wonka because of my obsession with solar lately. 😊

[@StevenEpke]

WONKA! Love your articulate explanations on how this stuff works. Would also love to win those Solar Stakes!

[@mochouinard]

Voc value are considered at room temperature. So at -30degree, your voltage will be higher than Voc. So it always good to check with a volt meter before plugged it in when you know your voltage are close to the max.

[@michelleevans9869]

Professor reeway great review. New to the whole solar WONKA stuff and your videos help us layman’s to digest what we can. Thank you

[@RVFreeDa]

Thanks for clearing things up for me. The reverse of the extension cables was new to me. Luckily when my friends who were helping connected the cables they knew this. Now I know! I was all being a WONKA! 😂

[@EliasPaz-o9w]

Great video and instructions for us newbies to Wonka solar power world!

[@bobbarents2775]

WONKA! I also Love your articulate explanations on how this stuff works. Would also love to win those Solar Stakes!

[@garyganser2451]

I really appreciate your detailed, data-backed-up videos. Subscriber in US Wonka

[@budmartin3344]

Very good information about ETF that I did not know about. I bought the 200W Xday one and no matter what I do I only get about 80W output feeding my Bluetti even after they sent me a replacement, I have their bendable 100W panel and able to get 80W with no problem.

[@Kimberlyworks-ps2wm]

So I bought 2 - 100 watt 12 volts solar panels and a 1500 watt solar power station. I am hoping it works okay, and I hope I connect them correctly. I had totally failed the electric class in college so I got no clue what I am doing. All I know is I have been having so many dreams that there will be no electricity or little in Indiana USA where I live, so I am getting prepared just in case. I also want the power station for my shed because I am tired of running a 100 ft extension cord to get power, and maybe I go camping too.

[@msal8121]

WONKA. Just found your channel and I am learning a lot of good things! Keep up the good work!!!

[@Tariq1058]

Wonka approves this message. Keep it up Ray!!👏👏👏👏

[@th235]

Wow! Thank you…this is packed with great information which I’ve had a difficult time finding-particularly all in one place. Cheers!

[@chriscbryant]

Awesome video!!!! Would love a set of the hook and loop stakes!

[@monkeysnm]

Great information, I have enjoyed your review on other solar product as well. Thanks for your work Wonka!

[@7106jazz]

Thank you for providing such informative knowledge. This is exactly what I needed.

[@LorienDrechsler]

Thanks for these videos. I already knew most of this stuff, but what brought me here was the specs for my new Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro. It lists the following for AC Input: 2x DC 8mm Ports: 11-17.5V (Working Voltage)⎓8A Max, Double to 8A Max; 17.5-60V (Working Voltage)⎓12A, Double to 24A/1400W Max Why 2 voltage specs (11-17.5v) and 3 current specs (8a, 12a, and 24a)? What does that even mean, "Double to 24A/1400W"?

[@philipcoomes592]

Thanks for the information.I am getting ready to finish the outside of our small cabin, and I'm looking for solar solutions for the cabin. Thanks for the tips on solar panels this has been a great help. These tips would have went a long way for WILLY WONKA at the Choclate Factory.

[@youcanthide004]

Brand new to your channel stumbled across it. Just watched the power station video and now I’m onto this one. You just came to subscribe or when you reference Gene Wilder in Willy Wonka, well done, sir look forward to watching more of your content. And we have the same multimeter lol

[@__WJK__]

Even if I "receive nothing" from the contest "thanks" the video/s help clear up a lot of confusion & answer a lot of questions! (Wonka)

[@mikes79]

Great video! As I plan my cargo trailer conversion your information is quite helpful. Thanks for all the time you put into these videos. Wonka, Wonka, Wonka!

[@JoshsGadgetsandMore]

Hello Wonka , may all your photons shine bright

[@qoqoverici]

Great video. I am working up a DIY power station setup that has to run a 240v well pump. Sounds WONKA, but that is the goal.

[@traceykelly2603]

Not an expert, but you may need 5kw or more to start the pump.

[@fredennenga1751]

Thank you sir! Great information as usual. WONKA does it!

[@davidpotter9462]

I have eight pairs of 100 watts panels on my 24 volts system. I have things set up so that I can plug in one pair only, and check the output of just that pair. So I can test each pair to find any anomalies. As I add each pair, I can watch the amps.

[@scottsevers6194]

Thanks for your video, i personally use Anderson Plugs

[@deadonleprechaun]

Wonka good overview of solar panels with lots of valuable insight.

[@jamespreece8512]

i'm new to the solar generators and panels so you help a lot, thanks wonka

[@amypoole30]

You have made me a dedicated subscriber. I am a newbie to solar for camping and i just learned all the basics of figuring how much i need but the guy didnt mention any of this and i figured (as an old radio shack manger) there was a lot of details the guy left out. This was extremely informative and greatly appreciated!

[@wrxs1781]

Good video, buying a power station combo with panels would be the everyday solution for most people, I am sure most people are not interested in Ohms law.

[@piersstronge1441]

What a great video! Informative and entertaining, I came looking for my new Flashspeed and came away a little smarter than when I started the video. Thanks as always

[@johnmal5975]

I feel like a wonka because it did not know some simple stuff. Thanks for making my learning curve a lot quicker.

[@quickeagle7308]

Very informative I am preparing to shop for my solar system and the cool “wonka” stakes may come in handy

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Congratulations! Since we had a number of first round Winners fail to claim their Solar Stakes after a full week, I did a re-draw...and your comment was randomly selected :) All you have to do is email your name & shipping address to me at [e-mail] I will forward your information to the Solar Stakes guy, who will ship your Solar Stakes directly to you. No spam...no cost! Thanks for watching the channel. Oh and 'Have fun out there!' :P