BougeRV 180W 12V High-Efficiency Mono Solar Panel

MyBallsItch

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Quote from thangbe

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Is this tax deductible?

The only solar system you can get a tax deduction for is one installed on your home by professionals and they will never use panels like these, and almost all of them only install the panels they provide, they do not like to use customer provided equipment.

Besides that, these are the wrong size panels for them to install. You'd have to use 3x the number of small panels compared to the large panels they use and the installation cost would be much higher because of installing so many more panels.

Last edited by MyBallsItch March 11, 2023 at 03:49 PM.

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CompassionateVeg

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The 9BB is also on a deal with a$25 off coupon.

I am not totally sure what the difference is between the two though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BQZC...th=1&psc=1

trkndude299

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Quote from MyBallsItch

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The only solar system you can get a tax deduction for is one installed on your home by professionals and they will never use panels like these, and almost all of them only install the panels they provide, they do not like to use customer provided equipment.

Besides that, these are the wrong size panels for them to install. You'd have to use 3x the number of small panels compared to the large panels they use and the installation cost would be much higher because of installing so many more panels.

Vague question this is - but, if one is self employed as I am, I guarantee that I can write off many of these panels given my occupation.
Remote monitoring, battery maintaining, security cameras, and on and on.
And then I can write off all the battery systems, wiring, switches, etc. Cameras, internet, etc.

Now personal home use? Then its as you said. And then some.

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trkndude299

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Quote from PowerfulMallard4133

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Will this be an overkill (kill it) for a ring doorbell installed at the driveway gate away from the house. I have put two 5V in series but charges slowly

Not at all. Will need a battery and the other stuff solar panels need.
And Ring has there own solar panels as well. Pnp.
If it's a controlled access gate, use a panel, battery system, along with a camera and alarm.

trkndude299

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Quote from Caleo

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Stick it on a boat or off-road side-by-side and they can help ensure your battery stays topped off, and paired with a battery/inverter, you could have 120V power with you wherever you are with that vehicle. Charge your phones/laptops, powertools, run a fridge, induction cooktop, circular saw, winch, lights, etc.

To expand on your thoughts - these can be used in any off grid situation where you need electricity and don't have it.
Car ports, security cameras, storage sheds, storage units, gate monitors, battery minders, security lights, camping lights, 12v refrigerators. The lists are endless depending on your needs.

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trkndude299

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Quote from CyanRaccoon6450

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180 watts out of one panel is much more dense energy production than 140 out of two, and that is much more important than cost for the most common applications for these (motor homes, vans, boats) which typically have limited usable space. I bought two 100 watt panels for $130 around Black Friday, I'd much rather have two 180watt panels for my boat, even if it cost 2-3x as much.

Van life and motor homes require very sturdy and efficient panels since they are usually fixed to their location. This addresses your 180w thought. You get what you pay for.
Why could you not get the HF cheapos, wire them in parallel, build some brackets to hang them along the sides of the boat during the day and get maybe 2 more batteries and led lights for night fishing?
After they are no longer charging the batteries, fold / pack them up out of the way and be on with your business.
This is assuming that you are not under much of any speed. I'm sure that harmonic vibration and just pure wind velocity would negate being able to use solar panels without damaging or ruining them.

trkndude299

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Quote from MultiMatrix

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Can anyone recommend the best panel for an adventure van build? Ty!

Very vague query.
There are tons of youtube videos addressing just what you asked. From mini van life living to full on class A motor homes.
Even the solar generator videos address solar panels.
I will say, you get what you pay for. If you mount your panels on the roof, buy the best you can afford that has the best warranty. Also, do not get cheap on the wiring and switches and relays, etc. Your life, and anyone who is in the van with you is at risk if you opt to go cheap.

These types of electrical fires are difficult to extinguish. Your van and batteries and belongings will burn for quite some time.

TowHead

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Hmm, would this be good for a greenhouse fan? Only needs to run on the hot days ...

nyc10036

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Quote from PowerfulMallard4133

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Will this be an overkill (kill it) for a ring doorbell installed at the driveway gate away from the house. I have put two 5V in series but charges slowly

These solar panels don't output the 5V a Ring Doorbell needs.
You'd need a solar charge controller and wire the 5V from that to the Ring Doorbell.
Yes, this 180W solar panel is way overkill.
For comparison, the Ring Solar panel is rated for 2.4W.
You are lucky wiring two 5V in series didn't kill your Ring Doorbel since the solar panel for it outputs 5V. What you should have done is wire them in parallel.

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nyc10036

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Quote from TowHead

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Hmm, would this be good for a greenhouse fan? Only needs to run on the hot days ...

You tell me. These panels output nominal 18V.

puncturepremium

Mar 12, 2023 1:11 AM

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puncturepremiumMar 12, 2023 1:11 AM

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does anyone know when this deal ends?

blammo585

Mar 12, 2023 1:32 AM

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Quote from PowerfulMallard4133

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Will this be an overkill (kill it) for a ring doorbell installed at the driveway gate away from the house. I have put two 5V in series but charges slowly

Look up Wasserstein for Ring on Amazon. It's an aftermarket solar panel made for Ring. I have one for a Blink camera, and it works well.

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holtzmann

Mar 12, 2023 1:37 AM

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Quote from MultiMatrix

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Can anyone recommend the best panel for an adventure van build? Ty!

The best is what will work best with your solar generator and what will fit best on your vans roof. BougeRV has some great hardware for rooftop panels that will tilt up to get better sun.

ebonyassassino

Mar 12, 2023 1:44 AM

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if interested in this deal there is also the 180W 9BB for $29 more after the coupon is clipped. The difference is this model is more efficient in partial shade

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ebonyassassino

Mar 12, 2023 1:45 AM

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Quote from CompassionateVeg

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The 9BB is also on a deal with a$25 off coupon.

I am not totally sure what the difference is between the two though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BQZC...th=1&psc=1

9BB model more efficient in partial shade

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