# 4 solar panels, same specifications...what type of array you suggest to build? **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY\ **Tags:** rv, parallel, victron\_community, diy\ **Created:** [1 November 2024 10:39 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871 "2024-11-01T10:39:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Netrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@Netrange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Netrange)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:10 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/43 "2024-11-01T15:10:47Z")
Jumped in … 😋 ![e6d2c16e8abaf6732c64773075121ea3ae33babe_2_690x451](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/original/2X/2/24de2d044f60d7d892f0c53e9d37bdba591957cb.jpeg) without the red Ring … ---
**Author:** ![toffifee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/toffifee/32/6112_2.png) [@toffifee](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/toffifee)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:12 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/44 "2024-11-01T15:12:35Z")
…and with the SmartShunt in correct position finally.😄 ---
**Author:** ![toffifee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/toffifee/32/6112_2.png) [@toffifee](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/toffifee)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:13 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/45 "2024-11-01T15:13:50Z")
Just as on the picture shows in the ‘curtain room’.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Netrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@Netrange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Netrange)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:16 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/46 "2024-11-01T15:16:11Z")
We all know too much already … 🤫 🤫 🤫 and you would need to pack your LiPoFe battery a little more ---
**Author:** ![toffifee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/toffifee/32/6112_2.png) [@toffifee](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/toffifee)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:27 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/51 "2024-11-01T15:27:58Z")
Totally a 007 agent you are🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Netrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@Netrange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Netrange)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:29 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/52 "2024-11-01T15:29:06Z")
Covering your tracks … 😑 ---
**Author:** ![toffifee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/toffifee/32/6112_2.png) [@toffifee](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/toffifee)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:30 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/53 "2024-11-01T15:30:28Z")
What you wanna do with my battery?🤔 It needs more curtain or?😄 ---
**Author:** ![Netrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@Netrange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Netrange)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:33 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/54 "2024-11-01T15:33:00Z")
Into a “thermal Box” for more Isolation … Holding the Temperature in the next weeks or month … 5°C … 😵‍💫 ---
**Author:** ![toffifee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/toffifee/32/6112_2.png) [@toffifee](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/toffifee)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:35 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/55 "2024-11-01T15:35:42Z")
I have a temp sensor connected to it so I keep my eye on the temperature. How does a thermal box work? A bubble folie wrap maybe? ---
**Author:** ![Netrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@Netrange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Netrange)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:38 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/56 "2024-11-01T15:38:41Z")
The main thing is to insulate the base and then the sides and lid 🌡 A little is better than nothing … ---
**Author:** ![toffifee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/toffifee/32/6112_2.png) [@toffifee](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/toffifee)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:39 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/57 "2024-11-01T15:39:43Z")
What material you suggest to use? ---
**Author:** ![Netrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@Netrange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Netrange)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:41 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/58 "2024-11-01T15:41:18Z")
Styrodur … we say here in “Germany” cuttable and very strong An Isolation Material for Building …for Floor slabs and foundation insulation ---
**Author:** ![toffifee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/toffifee/32/6112_2.png) [@toffifee](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/toffifee)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:45 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/59 "2024-11-01T15:45:25Z")
This is the material they use for dry flower decoration as well?🤔 ---
**Author:** ![Netrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@Netrange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Netrange)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:46 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/60 "2024-11-01T15:46:31Z")
It is similar but much firmer … the Flowerthing is more “Fluffi” 😆 ---
**Author:** ![toffifee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/toffifee/32/6112_2.png) [@toffifee](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/toffifee)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:47 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/61 "2024-11-01T15:47:19Z")
Where the hell can I buy that material? ---
**Author:** ![toffifee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/toffifee/32/6112_2.png) [@toffifee](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/toffifee)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:47 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/62 "2024-11-01T15:47:51Z")
Fluffy 😄 ---
**Author:** ![Netrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@Netrange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Netrange)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:48 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/63 "2024-11-01T15:48:24Z")
DIY market … 💪 ---
**Author:** ![toffifee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/toffifee/32/6112_2.png) [@toffifee](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/toffifee)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:49 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/64 "2024-11-01T15:49:45Z")
It is this one? > **[BEWI isoleringsplade 50 mm | Køb isolering i jem & fix](https://www.jemogfix.dk/bewi-isoleringsplade-50-mm/4181/9358255/?utm_content=nonbrand&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3eey6by7iQMVWmSRBR0yGzzGEAQYASABEgKpPPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)** > > BEWI isoleringsplade på 50 mm til terrændæk i beton og til kuldeadskillelse ved murefalse. Kan tilpasses med kniv. Køb isoleringsplader i jem & fix. ---
**Author:** ![Netrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ab992/32.png) [@Netrange](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Netrange)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:50 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/65 "2024-11-01T15:50:36Z")
This would be the Danish Version … YES … Dampspærretape like SIGA for Mounting the corners … ---
**Author:** ![toffifee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/toffifee/32/6112_2.png) [@toffifee](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/toffifee)\ **Post date:** [1 November 2024 15:52 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871/66 "2024-11-01T15:52:27Z")
Oki doki. And how many layers do I need to use under, on the side and on the top of the battery? This is 5 cm thick. [Previous page](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/4-solar-panels-same-specifications-what-type-of-array-you-suggest-to-build/9871.md?page=4)