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OregonTRX4
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Mar 25, 2014

Solar panels wire to controller: Length of wire?

I keep my trailer parked on private property and the spot where I keep my trailer is just out of range from where I can get direct sun most of the day. I have 2 80w panels on a stand and a charge con...
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EsoxLucius
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Mar 25, 2014
With the panels wired in series you could go up to about 64 feet of 10 gauge and be around 3% voltage loss. You would save on wire cost but have somewhat more cost in an MPPT controller.

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