Connecting solar panels to Converter
Is it possible to connect the output from my charge controller to converter instead of direct to the batteries? I have the PD 9100 series that has two sets of pos and neg terminals on it.
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Hi,
My converter has three outputs, each on a separate circuit. So if you put 14 volts from the solar into output #2, while output #1 has the wire going to the battery, then no power would get from output #2 to the battery output wired to terminal#1. The ground side will not matter, the grounds are all connected together, however my outputs are separated by diodes coming off of the converter output triacs.
So my suggestion is to loosen the output of your converter and place the solar output wires inside the same terminals - if there is space. Or if there is not enough space for a additional large wire, check to see if there is a bond between the connections, or else put in one to bond the 2 positive and another to bond the grounds together.
Fred.
My converter has three outputs, each on a separate circuit. So if you put 14 volts from the solar into output #2, while output #1 has the wire going to the battery, then no power would get from output #2 to the battery output wired to terminal#1. The ground side will not matter, the grounds are all connected together, however my outputs are separated by diodes coming off of the converter output triacs.
So my suggestion is to loosen the output of your converter and place the solar output wires inside the same terminals - if there is space. Or if there is not enough space for a additional large wire, check to see if there is a bond between the connections, or else put in one to bond the 2 positive and another to bond the grounds together.
Fred.
