Fusing Solar Installation
This weekend, weather permitting I'm hoping to install 5 100 watt solar panels on the roof of my fifth wheel. The controller I'll be installing is a Bogart SC-2030 working in conjunction with a trimet...
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From the Rogue MPT-3048 Manual wrote:
Pursuant to National Electric Code requirements (and others which may have jurisdiction in your locale), disconnects and/or overcurrent protection devices are required for both the input and output of the MPT-3048. It is recommended that the PV overcurrent protection device be rated for 30 amps to comply with NEC requirements.
So, as I wanted a switch anyway on the solar inputs to the controller, I used a 30A breaker. It's right next to the breaker controlling output going to the batteries.
No idea why NEC wants it.
