rbsWELDER
Active Member
So I would like to add a powered vent to my trailer, and I would like to make it solar powered. This should eliminate the need for a thermostat to open & close the vent.
The 12 volt fan motor draws 5 amps. My questions are:
The 12 volt fan motor draws 5 amps. My questions are:
- So what power do I need for the solar panel? Is it as simple as 12v*5a=60 watts?
- Do I need a 'solar controller? or is this design too simple to need a controller?
- If I add a battery to this circuit, so the fan will run at night, what size battery do I need?