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SJ_Eagle
Apr 29, 2017Explorer
About the controller, charging, etc:
I'm not sure how much amperage we use while camping and it's currently parked. I know the solar system is from ZAMP, and the controller is a 12v, 30 amp controller.
The installer used 8 gauge wire and the run is from the rear of the roof, almost straight down to the battery bank.
Stupid question but is a 12v controller ok with 6v batteries? Assume it just means it runs on 12v. Sorry, far from an electrical expert! Anyway, I was just in the coach and the panel is reading 13.7 on a sunny day in San Diego. At other times it climbs to 14.7 but as mentioned, drops quickly at night.
I'm not sure how much amperage we use while camping and it's currently parked. I know the solar system is from ZAMP, and the controller is a 12v, 30 amp controller.
The installer used 8 gauge wire and the run is from the rear of the roof, almost straight down to the battery bank.
Stupid question but is a 12v controller ok with 6v batteries? Assume it just means it runs on 12v. Sorry, far from an electrical expert! Anyway, I was just in the coach and the panel is reading 13.7 on a sunny day in San Diego. At other times it climbs to 14.7 but as mentioned, drops quickly at night.
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