Fuse size before and after Tristar 45 PWM
So, I had another question before this around chargers. I decided to just upgrade my tracer to a Morningstar Tristar 45amp. Thank you to those who responded there. This forum is very active and respon...
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I'm going through some of the same thought process upgrading my solar charging system. It will be interesting to see what the experts say.
From what I've read, with only two 100W panels and that short distance to the controller, 8awg should be fine. Also, it appears that your panels are wired in parallel if your voltage at the controller is only 17V.
Just curious why you chose an MPPT controller for such a small system instead of something like the Bogart products (Trimetric meter with its companion PWM charge controller)? My brother just installed those in his trailer with 4x100W Renogy panels and they really do a nice job both monitoring and charging his dual 6V battery bank.
From what I've read, with only two 100W panels and that short distance to the controller, 8awg should be fine. Also, it appears that your panels are wired in parallel if your voltage at the controller is only 17V.
Just curious why you chose an MPPT controller for such a small system instead of something like the Bogart products (Trimetric meter with its companion PWM charge controller)? My brother just installed those in his trailer with 4x100W Renogy panels and they really do a nice job both monitoring and charging his dual 6V battery bank.
