Solar cable routing behind front cap
I'm looking to finally begin my solar install and I'm trying to plan the best route for my solar cables. Batts are on the tongue, front pass through area houses the inverter and is where I will mo...
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CA Traveler wrote:
But no need for unnecessary losses either. I have 61' of 10 gauge wire at 92V and 8.2A for 0.5% loss. And with flat mounted panels the maximum amps and loss is less.
Why didn't you install 8 gauge MC4 wire then, to reduce unnecessary losses :) ?
But, thanks for illustrating my point. People trying to make the shortest run possible no matter what, sometimes don't do their math.
With 24V panels in series, losses up to 70ft are negligible. If this makes for easier or more aesthetically pleasing install, it makes sense.
