Problem with the TH solar project

nvreloader wrote:
Ok Guys,

After I get all the solar equipment installed and working correctly etc,
How do I get the new solar power routed to use in the TH??

I checked and the Progressive Dynamics 9260C converter/charger system,
with Wizard pendant, has 2 extra unused spots.

Would it be advisable to hook the MS MPPT 60a CC to the Progressive Dynamics 9260C converter/charger, as it is already attached for use etc??

Is there a better way?
I am slightly confused on the transfer of the solar power to use it.
If you have a site to read about this info,
I would greatly appreciate it, so I can get better informed.

Tia,
Don

Jack Meyer on "wiring"

Jack Meyer's presentation with illustrations about solar wiring and circuit protection.

I'd suggest NOT to use any convenient terminal on a device that's available, make a separate circuit to the batteries that is protected by fuse or breaker.

You will be spending significant money and time on this project so there is little reason to install complications or short-falls in the process. As was mentioned, your OEM converter to battery wiring may not be up to the task of handling the solar output. Nor, I would assume, is that circuit protected for the use you anticipate.

At some point, due to the amount of devices or to achieve better functionality, you may consider bus boxes for connectivity. I found using simple bus boxes that I made myself was an easier solution than pulling additional wiring. You can combine solar power, converter charge, and any other 12V devices from a bus box and simplify the installation. Since I have two battery banks, I used three bus boxes. One (+) phase for each bank and one common (-) phase that connects to frame. If I need to service or remove a battery, there are only two cables to that bank, not multiple cables for all the different devices.