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    Jan 9, 2012, 06:21 PM
    IHeater using solar panels
    Can I install receptacles for 2 IHeaters from a solar panel ?
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    Jan 10, 2012, 09:53 AM
    The solar panels(better term is PV panels or array) are producing Direct Current DC but the heater needs Alternating Current AC. You will need a transformer to accomplish this. Also the heaters are electric resistance heating meaning they draw LOTS of power. A single PV panel would not handle it. For a single 1500 watt heater you would need about (8) 200 watt panels and they would only power it with the sun shining unless you want to talk about a battery system which makes things even more interesting..
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