80VDC 10A fuse?
Thinking of arranging my solar setup "the right way" - add all the recommended fuses, like PV fuse, battery fuse, controller fuse and load fuse. It works as it is, so I'm going against the rule "it wo...
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Salvo wrote:If panels are putting out max 100v & 8a at the time I flip the switch the arc may not extinguish as it has no real DC rating. I suspect usually the current will be much lower or I could disconnect the battery first or cover a panel if it became an issue.
Why?
Don't let the open circuit voltage fool you. If there's a short in the system, panel voltage drops to ZERO. A 12V fuse will do just fine.
Salsmkettner wrote:
I think I will be updating my switch to Square D H221N with RK5 10 amp fuses.
Switch rated 250VDC, fuse rated 125VDC.
The replacements are over twice the physical size with just empty space in the box so I am not excited about changing it out. Will be contemplating this for a bit.
No real concern about the 120vac 10a fuses.
