Yosemite Sam1 wrote:
cbird02 wrote:
"Charge Controller Safety
• NEVERconnect the solar panel array to the controller without a battery. Battery must be connected first. This may cause a dangerous occurrence where the controller would experience a high open circuit voltage at the terminals. "
From my manual
Thats a problem for me -- though not seen any breakdown yet.
So which pole should I put an off switch to the controller?
Electrically either one is OK. It's very common in most situations to switch the positive wire.
I also disconnect the panels first before the battery connection.
