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SkullAndSquirre
Explorer
Jul 08, 2015

Wiring Solar closer to 12v fuse panel vs. directly to batts?

Hi guys, I need some expert opinions. I'm installing 2 100w solar panels this weekend. The air vent I would like to use to drop the solar panel wires terminates just above the 12v fuse panel. ..It ...
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doughere
Explorer
Jul 10, 2015
I brought my panel wire down from the roof in flexible conduit (blue flexible conduit available at HD and Lows). Drilled hole in roof next to vent line, installed waterproof box on roof, sealed to roof with Dicor. Ran conduit in wall cavity next to vent line to basement (I have a small 5er), in basement to next to converter which is next to battery.

FWIW I have run wire under trailer from front to back in same conduit; does nice invisible job.

Doug

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