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- CA_TravelerExplorer IIIdeleted - sorry about that
- CA_TravelerExplorer IIIWill your controller support a second panel?
- CA_TravelerExplorer IIIdeleted
- CA_TravelerExplorer IIIAssuming you're connecting the panels in parallel, the distance is 35' one way and PWM controller then 10ga would give you a 1.5V drop plus the additional drop to the battery.
You might want to consider a combiner box and then 8 ga to the controller. You should get more information if you post all of the details like controller type, all existing wiring lengths and gauge and panel specs. - CA_TravelerExplorer IIIAssuming you're connecting the panels in parallel, the distance is 35' one way and PWM controller then 10ga would give you a 1.5V drop plus the additional drop to the battery.
You might want to consider a combiner box and then 8 ga to the controller. You should get more information if you post all of the details - controller type, panel specs and all involved wiring lengths and existing wire size. - BFL13Explorer IIThe "run" is the one-way distance? Panels in series 9a, 44V; in parallel 18a, 22v
This calculator uses the one-way distance so it is easy to use
http://www.calculator.net/voltage-drop-calculator.html?material=copper&wiresize=2.061&voltage=12&phase=dc&noofconductor=1&distance=35&distanceunit=feet&eres=18&x=49&y=10
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