LED and dual batteries vs solar
I've done some homework on this topic regarding boondocking / power conservation but want to ask some questions to those who have done this, as I've become a bit confused. Am looking to go with so...
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ewarnerusa wrote:12thgenusa wrote:
Well I don't believe it's interpretation. If your system is wired correctly, the solar output is wired in parallel with the batteries.
By system wired parallel with the batteries do you mean your 12V main power panel is also wired into your charge controller output?
The controller output, battery I/O, TV alternator charge wire and converter are all wired to the same common point.12thgenusa wrote:
Because of the lower resistance of the solar portion as compared to the batteries, any 12-volt draw will pull from solar before the batteries.
Solar will power anything up to its capacity. The batteries only kick in when solar max power is reached. In my case, 25+ amps will power a lot of things. I have many times seen the solar putting out 17 or more amps with only 2 amps going to charge the batteries.
On high draw items beyond the capacity of solar only, it still contributes up to its limit.
I agree, although my panels' output is routed through a controller and then to the batteries. So draws are pulled from the battery at the same time the panels are pushing into the battery. The Morningstar charge controller regulates the flow.
Of course the solar power is routed through a controller first, Rogue in this case. You need to study battery theory a little further. It is physically impossible for a battery to be charged and discharged simultaneously.
