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Re: Wire sizing question
Yep... That is pretty much correct... The actual current may be: * 10 Watts * 1/0.85 phone charger eff * 1/12 volts = 0.98 Amps @ 12 VDC Use a generic voltage drop calculator to see how heavy of wiri…1 · -
Re: Renogy Panels for a 12V System
[been fixed, thank you. -Bill] Photowhit do you mean two panels in series for Vmp-array to meet the charge controller/battery bank minimum voltage requirements? In any case, while I would suggest an …1 · -
Re: Battery Configuration Question.
I will also add a couple other comments. For any wire that leaves the battery bank (perhaps the desulfator wiring), the positive lead should have its own fuse, near to the battery bank--You do not wa…1 · -
Re: Best way to wire in inverter to breaker panel?
Re: Best way to wire in inverter to breaker panel? I am a bit confused... Assuming this is an off grid system, you treat the battery as the "heart" of your system. The solar panels go to th…1 · -
Re: Battery bank size, configuration, and charging
The math equation needs some adjustments (missing parens). The way I write it: * 1,700 WH per day * 1/0.85 inverter eff * 3 days of storage * 1/0.50 max discharge * 1/24 volts = 500 AH @ 24 volt batt…1 ·
