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 House ("living area") battery banks are usually large and often the size and shape of the van starter battery you've seen under the hood.  There are likely thick red/black cables connecting them to the rest of the system.  There may be one or more batteries in the bank, and can be arranged in [[electrical:12v:parallel_serial|parallel or series]].  House ("living area") battery banks are usually large and often the size and shape of the van starter battery you've seen under the hood.  There are likely thick red/black cables connecting them to the rest of the system.  There may be one or more batteries in the bank, and can be arranged in [[electrical:12v:parallel_serial|parallel or series]]. 
  
 +  * do any of the electrical loads work if the starter battery is disconnected?  If so, there is an aux battery somewhere in the circuit.
   * Is there one battery or more than one?  If the latter, how are they wired together?   * Is there one battery or more than one?  If the latter, how are they wired together?
   * Do you see any capacity markings like Ah (Amp-hours) or Wh (Watt-hours)?   * Do you see any capacity markings like Ah (Amp-hours) or Wh (Watt-hours)?
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-The label on the backside of the panel will show [[electrical:solar:panels#specifications|the specs]] you'll need to know and share.   +The label on the backside of the panel will show [[electrical:solar:panels#specifications|the specs]] you'll need to know and share.  If there is no back label or you cannot access it((you might be able to slip an inspection mirror or phone under the panel to read the backlabel)) you will need to consult the manufacturer's website or manual.  
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-If there is no back label or you cannot access it((you might be able to slip an inspection mirror or phone under the panel to read the backlabel)) you will need to consult the manufacturer's website or manual.  +
  
 **Pro tip**:  if you are mounting new panels take a pic of the label //before// mounting them where you can't see it.   **Pro tip**:  if you are mounting new panels take a pic of the label //before// mounting them where you can't see it.  
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