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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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Snowman9000
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Mar 25, 2014
YC 1 wrote:
Use low voltage wiring from the landscape department where lights are sold. Very rugged and heavy duty.


that's what I'm using, in 10 gauge. It's worked just fine at 50 feet, and would be good out to 100' IMO. This is on 100 watts.

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