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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landyacht318 wrote:
Extra circuit distance can usually be made up for with thicker copper. You want to easily read the display., and can always destrrand the copper at the connection on the controller to get it to fit. Use strain relief on the wires and know that these type of terminals, with stranded wire crushed under a screw require retightening every so often.
Hook Solar controller right to battery posts, not inverter posts. It will work the other way, but when inverter is on, it can reduce voltage seen by controller.
Never disconnect solar controller from battery before disconnecting solar panels ( in lighted conditions) from controller. Doing so might fry it the first time, perhaps the 10th. Do not risk it.
Some solar panels say not to disconnect from load in lighted conditions as it can damage Diodes internal to panel.
Great - thanks for the info Sir.
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