Portable (suitcase) solar "install" question
I've gone back and forth on solar panels on the roof or portable. Well, due to a tight budget, portable is the only way I'm going to get solar for now and it makes sense for me to try it out 1st as we...
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I don't have any real world experience on this subject but most everything that I have read (on this forum and solar companies websites & info) say to either use larger wire or shorter distance from CC to batteries. The 2nd option is preferred over the 1st.
Now, this brings up an interesting question. The panels might be 50 - 100 ft from the batteries. The cable connecting from the CC to the batteries is only 10 ft. What size wire should I use to make the extension cable? Would it change if the CC is moved near the batteries or just make it 10 gauge and be done with it?
Now, this brings up an interesting question. The panels might be 50 - 100 ft from the batteries. The cable connecting from the CC to the batteries is only 10 ft. What size wire should I use to make the extension cable? Would it change if the CC is moved near the batteries or just make it 10 gauge and be done with it?
