Dr. Van Wattson - Solar Explorer

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PRO LICENSE ACTIVATION

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Solar Panel & Misc Items Layout Tool - Watts Est Total^*

📐 Layout Area Length (ft & in): Layout Area Width (ft & in):

👀 View: Both Panels Only Misc Items Only

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☀️ Solar Panel Size (in x in):

🪑 Misc Item: ( inches ⨉ inches) Resizable:

'Del' = Delete; 'R' = Rotate; 'C' = Copy; '↑↓' = Layer Up/Down; 'T' = Move To Top; 'B' = Move To Bottom.

^* Per-Panel Wattage Estimated From Industry Average of Wattage Per in²

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Solar Explorer uses Amazon affiliate links - we do not directly sell products. If you choose to click through and make a purchase, a small commission may be earned at no additional cost to you.

Items shown are selected based on the current system size and Auto Size Preferences, representing a best-effort, best-fit search of compatible products. Please verify unit parameters and compatibility prior to purchasing through Amazon!

The ◯ drop-down allows you to add the component to the overall system pricing via the ✅ option, or set a visual reminder 🚫 that the product is not of interest.

Show All Items In Database, not just product matches | Total System Cost:

Show	Component	Extended Cost
Budget, Balanced, and Premium
	☀️ ⇨ ⚡Solar Panels
	⚡ ⇨ 🔋🔋 Solar Ctrl
	🔋🔋 Batteries
	🔋🔋 ⇨ 🔌 Inverter
	🔌 ⇨ 🔋🔋 AC To DC Charger:
	🚌 ⇨ 🔋🔋 DC To DC Charger:
	🧵✂ Wire Segments & Rolls:
	🧰 Accessories:
Estimated Component System Total Cost (No Installation):		$0.00

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SHARE / REPORT GENERATION

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Ohm's Law - Power Wheel

Current (I) in Amps:

Voltage (E) in Volts:

Power (P) in Watts:

Resistance (R) in Ohms:

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DC Power Source

Enter DC Source Amperage (0 to 100 Amps):

Enter Hours per Day (0 to 24):

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Custom DC Load

Enter DC Load (0 to 100 Amps):

Enter Hours per Day (0 to 24):

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Auto Size Enable & User Preferences

Auto Size automatically determines the appropriate system component sizes based on your selected loads and preferences. When disabled, you can manually enter specifications for existing equipment.

Auto‑size Solar Array Geometry

Lowest Cost Better Redundancy

All‑Season Performance Summer‑Only Performance

Auto‑select Panel Wattage

Smaller Panels Medium Panels Larger Panels

Auto‑size Solar Controller Quantity

Lowest Cost Balanced Better Redundancy

Auto‑select Solar Controller Model

Auto-size Battery Bank Array Geometry

Fewer Larger Batteries More Smaller Batteries

Maintain 12 V Allow Higher Voltage (24 V / 36 V / 48 V)

Auto‑select Inverter Model

Standard Sizing Surge‑Capable Sizing

Full‑Load Capacity Partial‑Load Capacity

Auto-Select Wire Gauge - Shown in Pro mode only

(Wire length is always manually set via clicking wire roll icon)

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Load & Save Configurations

Enter the name of this configuration for saving:

Saved Configuration Name	Date Saved	Delete	Load

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Wire Inspector
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Current Wire Parameters:

Wire Gauge (AWG):	0
Wire Gauge Max Amps (A):	0
Circuit Expected Max Amps (A):	0
Circuit Min Gauge Per Code (AWG):	0
User Set Length (Feet):	0

Load Analysis:

Typical Max Circuit Volts + 10% (V):	0
Fuse/Wire Max Wattage Capacity (W):	0
Calculated Resistance (Ohms):	0
Calculated Voltage Drop (V & %):	0 (0)
Calculated Power Loss (W):	0
Calculated Expected Temp Rise (F):	0

Recommended:

Size Analysis:
Recommended Fuse/Breaker (A):	0

Change Wire Settings:

New Length (Feet) Each Direction:

User Forced Override Gauge (AWG):

Notes: Wire capacity has been derated to 80% of its published NEC value for continuous‑duty service. Length is assumed to be a run to, and return from load. Internal wire code: 0

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120V AC Load Calculator (Loads over a 24-hour time period)

Add up to 10 items of different wattage loads and operational times on a daily basis.
(Enter 'number amps' in wattage field for conversion from Amps to Watts)

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Appliance	Wattage	Count	Total Watts	Hrs / Day	Wh / Day

Total: 0 Wh/Day or 0 Ah/Day @ 120V

Equivalent: 0 A & 0 Hrs/Day

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Wire / Fuse Sizing Utility Tool

~ MAX VOLTAGE DROP

AMP FUSE

WIRE

AMP LOAD

Length (ft)	5A	10A	15A	20A	25A	30A	40A	50A	60A	70A	80A	90A	100A	125A	150A	175A	200A