Advice on deep cycle setup?
Hello, I have a Safari van that I've converted into a camper. I replaced the starting battery with a Duracell Ultra Dual Purpose (Starting/Cycling) Battery that cost $105 (got it at batteries ...
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full_mosey wrote:
1&3. Closer is always better. Since you have 4AWG already it won't matter if you connect at the battery end or the inverter end. You should use the smart-phone app to monitor the controller.
2&3. 10AWG is plenty all the way, both to and from the controller. The solar side doesn't need a fuse because 10AWG can carry the solar ISC. The battery side can use a 15A fuse. Some people fuse both sides so they can pull fuses as a substitute for switching the lines off.
4. You will have Volts to spare with 10AWG to pass ISC.
5. The solenoid separates the batteries so one cannot run down the other. Without the separator you could draw down both. Again, the possible v.s. probable decision.
HTH;
John
Thanks John! I appreciate it.
Headed out to hopefully get the panels up now. Will update later today.
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