My solar install (updated pics of roof pg 2)
Well I got all the parts, found the time, and finally got my solar system installed. Took a little longer than I anticipated, but I think it turned out well. Here is my system in a nutshell: - (2...
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wclement1248 wrote:
That is a very nice job. It looks very similar to the installation I am doing in our 5er. All equipment is the same except for 2 240A/H crown batteries. The two differences I see are that I installed a catastrophe fuse (250 amp) on the positive and then ran all positive wires from it. The second is that I am not planning on a batters disconnect. I will use the breakers when I need to disconnect the panels. Let us know how it works.
Catastrophe fuse is not a bad idea. I think I will have to add one when I get some more time. What fuse did you go with?
I use my breakers to disconnect the panels, but I use the switch as a disconnect for all of the 5er power items (i.e. - alarms, parasitic draws, etc.). The panels/charger are before the switch so they can keep the batteries charged without any draw from the 5er.
2oldman wrote:
No inverter?
Not yet. That will be in the future if we need one. We never needed one on my camper and have a small car-style one if needed. I would ultimately like to install one wired directly to the panel so all of my plugs go hot when the inverter is on. I know its not the most efficient way to do it, but seems like the best way for everyday life to me.
