Solar Questions, yes more solar questions
Okay, before you say it, I did search, and have been reading on this for days. Here is my question. I have a bonus coming possibly and am trying to decide if I want to use it for solar on our ...
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scrubjaysnest wrote:
You won't get a better price on the Midnight Solar Big Baby Box and breakers then at NAWS, solar-electric.com. Two 150 watt, 12 volt panels run about $330 to $350 on ebay with free shipping.
Okay, stupid question but why do I need circuit breaker box?
I thought the solar panel connectors brought all the amps down on 2 wires, then to the controller, then to the battery. Where do the breakers go in line?
Panel 1 ---> Panel 2 ===> Converter ---> Battery
Due to size limitations on my roof, I am looking at 2 of the 165 Watt panels from Everbright
or 2 of the 100 Watt panels from Renology to start and I would have room for 1 more if desired later
I have settled on the Morningstar TS-45 for my controller. Most options I want for the price and highly rated.
***All can be found on Amazon, but I have the worst luck with links even using the dummy buttons. You know what they say, we will find a bigger dummy, and I am it.
So... talk to me. What am I missing, beside marine grade wire, 4-gauge cable?
