solar panel connectors
What are the pros and cons to TYCO connectors vs mc4 and do they make some type of y connector for Tyco or should I stay away from tyco.
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I'm still reading. Dunno, might learn something...;)
If the front storage area is a good location for the controller, it's fairly easy to vent battery cases or add some ventilation. If you allowed for exterior air to the compartment, mounted the controller low in the compartment, you might get away with no hydrogen or sulfur dioxide wafting across the controller. Most Morningstar controllers are somewhat encapsulated. If the one you're going to use is like that, the only real issue would be heat. A small 12V fan blowing across the heatsink, would aid with that.
FWIW, I'm using a small 15 amp Morningstar MPPT controller. It is only seeing 8 amps and 38 V input from the module in really perfect conditions. It is mounted inside a cabinet space inside my trailer. It is never more than warm to the touch.
If the front storage area is a good location for the controller, it's fairly easy to vent battery cases or add some ventilation. If you allowed for exterior air to the compartment, mounted the controller low in the compartment, you might get away with no hydrogen or sulfur dioxide wafting across the controller. Most Morningstar controllers are somewhat encapsulated. If the one you're going to use is like that, the only real issue would be heat. A small 12V fan blowing across the heatsink, would aid with that.
FWIW, I'm using a small 15 amp Morningstar MPPT controller. It is only seeing 8 amps and 38 V input from the module in really perfect conditions. It is mounted inside a cabinet space inside my trailer. It is never more than warm to the touch.
