hedge wrote:
MrWizard wrote:
Sorry but you seemed to have stated that all wrong
If you know the issues of not having the batteries connected
Why would even consider putting it on the load side of the disconnect
When forgetting and using the disconnect would disconnect batteries from controller and damage it ?
Why even consider such a situation
But the issue still exists, I still have to remember to disconnect the panel switch when disconnecting batteries (which in my case is about the only time I turn off the disconnect switch... actually thinking of just removing it)... just a different things to remember.
I've seen installs where they tie in to the converter, they must have this issue.
No real issue.. IF it can't easily and accidentally be disconnected from batteries, the battery disconnect does not disconnect the converter,
It disconnects the house from the batteries, not the converter from the batteries, If you have shore power or generator the amount of solar becomes a moot issue, it adds to system but not as much as when no 120v power is not available, the only issue connecting at the converter is the size of wire and length of run
you are NOT dealing with anything different than all the rest of us with solar
install a DC circuit breaker at the controller between the panel wires and the controller
there are good reasons for connecting the CC directly to the batteries
you go to disconnect the battery cable for any reason,
you see all those those wires, and go "Oh Yeah"
this is Not something you want to make out of sight out of mind
not something and can accidentally be forgotten and pull the switch
