Shorting out around 140 volts from these small solar panels produces an interesting result.
Disclaimers:
Don't do this at home. Don't short stuff out unless you know what you're doing. Don't short out high voltages. Don't be an idiot. Don't try this on a rooftop solar array - you'll probably fall off the roof... dead.

By Julian

Youtuber, shed dweller, solar charge controller aficionado

6 thoughts on “Shorting out 140 volts – crazy or what?”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ali Bro says:

    Very disappointed you didn't test it properly with your tongue. 🙁

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars coondogtheman1234 says:

    That's because solar panels don't put out much current. Those panels there are maybe 300mA if even that. You'll need to wire them in parallel a bunch to get the right current and voltage. then you'll get something.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joshua Herbert says:

    Eitehr A, because the energy is not being pushed to make the charge, or B because it depends on what type of power the solar panels generate. AC or DC. lol I am not electrician but my dad is. And he could possibly explain why they didn't short out! 

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Julian Ilett says:

    Yeah, that would do it

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ciprianwiner says:

    You should put a capacitor there 🙂

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MrMacroVision says:

    those cheap panels are rated only to about 60v and the excess charge is probably leaking internally

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