How To Test Broken Solar Panels
Then touch the multi meter s black negative lead to your solar panel s negative wire.
How to test broken solar panels. If it s not there is a problem with your solar panel output. This is another way to test the solar lights to make sure they still operate properly. Locate the converter box. You need to have a panel tester that is known as an amp meter.
Turn the solar lights off while still leaving the solar lights outside in the sunlight. Using a multimeter for solar panel tests step 1. Attach the meter to the positive and negative terminals on the solar panel and make sure the panel is properly exposed to sunlight. Note positive negative connections.
Touch the multi meter s red positive lead to your solar panel s positive wire. Measure solar panel amperage. Since electric current is measured in amperes you will need to buy a meter known as an amp meter and measure the output. Leave them unused for 48 to 72 hours and then turn them on.
Attach the meter to the positive and negative so that you measure the amp output of your solar panels. The volt reading on your multi meter should be close to or just under 60 volts.