Flexible Solar Panel - Will This Wire Cause Problems
FedEx just delivered my 100W flexible solar panel. I noticed this wire sticking out. Do you solar gurus think it will cause issues/problems down the line when it's out in the weather?
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OP HERE - another case of confusion...
I thought this solar charge controller (both the PWM and MPPT types) were more or less like a 3-stage converter in my trailer. My first trailer had a single stage converter and just happily bubbled away at full throttle, doing damage to the battery. I replaced it with a 3-stage controller for better battery life. Now, my new trailer has a factory installed 3-stage converter.
It was my understanding that hooking the solar panel directly to the battery would "fry" the battery, and that having a solar controller would be more like my 3-stage trailer converter thing - just pump in juice as needed, without "frying" the battery.
What have I missed?...I sure don't want to have to babysit this thing. I honestly thought it would be plug 'n go.
Thanks for your replies.
I thought this solar charge controller (both the PWM and MPPT types) were more or less like a 3-stage converter in my trailer. My first trailer had a single stage converter and just happily bubbled away at full throttle, doing damage to the battery. I replaced it with a 3-stage controller for better battery life. Now, my new trailer has a factory installed 3-stage converter.
It was my understanding that hooking the solar panel directly to the battery would "fry" the battery, and that having a solar controller would be more like my 3-stage trailer converter thing - just pump in juice as needed, without "frying" the battery.
What have I missed?...I sure don't want to have to babysit this thing. I honestly thought it would be plug 'n go.
Thanks for your replies.
