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Re: Another question, this time about lightning
Re: Another question, this time about lightning Also a warning... I agree that sometimes code can cause worst problems with respect to lightning (the NEC was sometimes terrible with respect to DC sys…1 · -
Re: Another question, this time about lightning
Re: Another question, this time about lightning Yep--that is usually the best way if you have no other knowledge or experience to work with. Your electrician's idea is not bad... Lightning is a …1 · -
Re: Wiring panels series? Parallel? Both?
OK, one more important piece of information--100 feet from array to MPPT FM60 charge controller... 3s x 3p array: * 3 * 18.9 Vmp = 56.7 volts * 3 * 5.29 Vmp = 15.87 amps Normally, you would aim at 3%…1 · -
Re: Large Panel 300 W Slight Shading or Smaller Panel 190-ish-W no shading
If you match Vmp-per-string, you connect them in parallel to the same MPPT controller. Just match high to low Vmp of each string within 10%... 35 to 38.5 volts Vmp for example. Sounds like you have a…1 · -
Re: Wiring panels series? Parallel? Both?
Sounds good. Your array is a bit on the smaller side... But if you keep an eye on your battery bank state of charge and are being careful not to over discharge the system (especially in winter/during…2 ·
