Fuse block used in reverse as combiner?
Would it be a bad idea to use a fuse block like below as a way to combine the wiring from my panels (parallel). Of course it would have to be mounted in a waterproof container but it would be handy i...
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GordonThree wrote:wa8yxm wrote:
I see no problems other than the additional resistance of the fuses. which in that configuration is not going to be much.
Also heaven forbid a panel shorts out.. Might just save the rest of 'em if the fuse is properly sized.
If a panel shorts out, how could that damage the other panels?
The only way I could see the fuses "saving" the panels at all is if somehow a very high voltage was applied to the wiring from the charge controller, maybe it got connected to shore power or something.
From doing a bit of research, it seems it would be possible for the other panels to try push their current through the bad panel, seems to only be an issue if you have 3+ panels. I'm just learning this stuff so I'm just providing the link.
https://www.civicsolar.com/support/installer/articles/when-fuse-when-not-fuse
