PWM controller question
I'm looking at the following panels, which are too big for indoor storage, but I think I have a viable plan for side mounting them http://2solar.ca/product/12v-140-watt-pv-solar-panel/ And I'm l...
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jrnymn7 wrote:
Thanks, guys.
Any particular type? (I'll probably be running 6ga cable throughout). I'm thinking maybe a stud type circuit breaker, like one of these:
http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/disjoncteur-de-type-goujon-de-20-a-6-%E0-24-v/A-p8138836e
And would it be wise to put one on the charger-to-batts circuit as well, while I'm at it?
Well in my MH, there is a cheap breaker like that between the converter and battery. It loses a LOT of voltage. I'm bypassing it and using one of these. I used one on the last MH too:
Blue Sea terminal block fuse
For my solar, I'm installing separate resettable fuses exactly of the type Handy Bob shows on this article.
http://handybobsolar.wordpress.com/2014-solar-ideas-batteries-other-things/
Uneeksupply circuit breaker- ebay
When they say you connect 4/8 gauge wire, they don't mean 6. :(
They provide a sleeve for 8 gauge into the 4 gauge fitting. But I'm sure that is easily worked around. It uses a set screw to smash down into the wire. Not the best arrangement, but I'll report back at some point if it is not satisfactory. The beauty is that it can be easily used as a disconnect if need be, without disassembly.
There are variations on that theme on ebay. Search 12v 30A (or whatever) circuit breaker. Some might even accept 6 ga wires without a hack.
