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howardwheeler
Explorer
Apr 07, 2017

Got all wiring done on my solar project with all your help

I've got everything done and working except the actual plug in of my panels on the roof. The panel wiring is all done on the roof but the panels themselves won't be here till next week. Here's some pictures of the controller and wiring.

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  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Apr 07, 2017
    Ok come on down here now... All the coffee you can drink...

    Nice job...

    Roy Ken
  • howardwheeler's avatar
    howardwheeler
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2017
    The Morningstar doesn't need a fan. It has a huge heat sink. You just have to have proper clearance above and below it-- at least six inches. I've got twelve below and it's completely open above. Since I had to put it in our bedroom I didn't want a fan coming on and off.
  • howardwheeler's avatar
    howardwheeler
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2017
    The circuit breakers on top basically just allow me to shut off any of the three panels and the breaker at the bottom shuts off the batteries. The Morningstar has a RS232 port that I connected to USB so I can hook up my computer and track everything. All the LEDs light up and Cycle properly so I guess everything is ready for the panels. Thanks for all the help. The woodwork was just to hide the wiring and to provide a wiring chase behind the controller.

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