Somewhat wacko battery/solar question
I have two 100 Ah Renogy AGM batteries in my TT, connected to two Renogy 100 watts solar panels on the roof via a Renogy 30A PWM controller. I want to install an inverter so I can use coffee make...
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Since your title has the word "wacko" in it, I let my brain wander for an unusual solution for you...lol
Even though I've never heard of anyone doing this with their solar setup, it seems like it would be possible for you to run the lines from your solar panels into TWO solar charge controllers... One for the AGM batteries (the one you already have) and another new solar charge controller that would only go to your new lithium battery. Each solar charge controller would handle their job appropriately. The same solar panels could charge both of your independent, different type/age "battery banks". You wouldn't want to physically connect these two battery banks as they are different types. But you could hook up a different inverter to your lithium battery to use it's power for 120v items. Side note: I'm not that familiar with lithium batteries so I don't know if just one is enough to power a microwave and handle the heavy amp pull.
Just an idea....
-Chris
Even though I've never heard of anyone doing this with their solar setup, it seems like it would be possible for you to run the lines from your solar panels into TWO solar charge controllers... One for the AGM batteries (the one you already have) and another new solar charge controller that would only go to your new lithium battery. Each solar charge controller would handle their job appropriately. The same solar panels could charge both of your independent, different type/age "battery banks". You wouldn't want to physically connect these two battery banks as they are different types. But you could hook up a different inverter to your lithium battery to use it's power for 120v items. Side note: I'm not that familiar with lithium batteries so I don't know if just one is enough to power a microwave and handle the heavy amp pull.
Just an idea....
-Chris
