nice set up.. seem simple. putting the panels in series would be higher voltage than 24 right.. the panels are rated at 36.2 vdc so that would be 36x3=108 volts at it highest point.. that really makes for smaller wires.
I guess you are using the 10 awg UV rated wire with MC4 ends all the way down to charge controller and large #2 wire to batteries..
how does that, wiring in series, effect the system if say one panel is shaded a bit.. the blocking diodes take over to prevent back feeding voltage to the lower volt panel?
thanks man I like IT..
smkettner wrote:
carl2591 wrote:
why does this **** have to be so convoluted. I want to put 3 195watt 24volt panels on my camper to charge a couple of batteries at 12volts.
Get this controller: 45 amp Morningstar MPPT $470
Put the panels in series using existing MC4. Extensions are available if needed.
Get a long MC4 cable to run power down to the controller. Cut cable in half with MC4 to the panels, cut end to the controller.
Very similar to my install. Was two days self install working alone.
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