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    Default Re: How to connect 16 solar panels for best performance

    Thanks for all the input.
    So 3 groups in parallel makes no difference because running all panels in one group is also parallel and shouldn't be a problem when the manifolds are 40mm (only slightly smaller than my 50mm piping)?

    Also, 3 groups requires al lot more piping and thus possible leaks. So is it really worth having 3 parallel groups compared to one parallel group?

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    Default Re: How to connect 16 solar panels for best performance

    I would ask this:

    Are they ALL always in the sun at the same time? My solar panels vary. (I have two groups, all in serial, but the two groups are parallel).
    My NW group gets lots of morning sun, but little to no late afternoon sun.
    My SE group gets the late afternoon sun. Both get mid-day sun.

    So frequently I'll turn on just the NW panels in the morning, turn on the SE panels when the sun hits them, and turn the NW panels off as the sun leaves them.
    Carl

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    yes they are all in the sun at the same time. A whole group in serial seems like it would give a lot of pressure. How many do you have in a group?

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