roof and portable solar wiring question
Ok Solar gurus. Need some help. My plan is to install 200 watts of solar on my camper. I would like to have a 100 watt panel on the roof wired in working all the time. I would also like a se...
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Unsure of vendors thoughts but what you described is what I did. Fixed panel on roof hardwired to controllers solar input. I ran a short pigtail/quick connect from controller (solar input) to outside cabinet. Portable that's plugged in when needed.
Need more just plug in the portable. Main panel stays in loop.
I don't know if plugging in portable when the roof isn't really working is 'how' it should be done or optimum but it certainly works. They aren't trying to feed each other. At least I 'see' more amps going to batteries. But maybe other concerns I'm unaware of?
Need more just plug in the portable. Main panel stays in loop.
I don't know if plugging in portable when the roof isn't really working is 'how' it should be done or optimum but it certainly works. They aren't trying to feed each other. At least I 'see' more amps going to batteries. But maybe other concerns I'm unaware of?
