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CVD
Explorer
Oct 01, 2013

Disconnect Solar Before Checking Battery Levels?

I just installed a 140w solar panel and 10a PWM controller. I thought about it, but did not install an on/off switch anywhere in the “system”. The solar panel is connected directly to/from the contr...
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Oct 01, 2013
BFL13, my apologies...sorta.

When it comes to working around batteries I am a mad man when it comes to safety.

"Arrest The Usual Suspects" just did not trip my switch. Eye protection is the Holy Grail when dealing with something that has a great possibility of leaving someone permanently in the dark. The thought scares me. The implied guilt of failing to scream loud enough about this haunts me.

So please forgive me.

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