Wire Gauge Required Question
For some reason I just can't understand the various wire gauge tables, and I have tried to, so I am hoping somebody will take pity and do all the work! :) One table that I can follow says that for...
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BFL wrote:
Of interest perhaps, is that the instructions for the solar controller say do not run loads from the load terminals of the controller without the battery connected to the controller. Why not, if the battery cannot charge and discharge at the same time?
A couple of thoughts.
First, if the solar panel can't supply ALL the load needs, the battery can pickup the extra; E.G. a cloud roals in.
Second a CYA in the case for some reason the panel can't supply ALL the current needed, and the load for some reason then drops out.
Basically I think they are assuming that the panel can't be relied on to ALWAYS supply the necessary load current, that all, but then that just my opinion for what little it is worth.!!!
Of interest perhaps, is that the instructions for the solar controller say do not run loads from the load terminals of the controller without the battery connected to the controller. Why not, if the battery cannot charge and discharge at the same time?
A couple of thoughts.
First, if the solar panel can't supply ALL the load needs, the battery can pickup the extra; E.G. a cloud roals in.
Second a CYA in the case for some reason the panel can't supply ALL the current needed, and the load for some reason then drops out.
Basically I think they are assuming that the panel can't be relied on to ALWAYS supply the necessary load current, that all, but then that just my opinion for what little it is worth.!!!
