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JoshInReno
Explorer
Jul 16, 2018

Can I connect my charge controller to my panel?

Dear lord I have searched and googled, but I cannot find an answer. I am adding a small solar system to my trailer (I have done previous systems in previous trailers) and rather than connecting my ...
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Almot
Explorer III
Jul 17, 2018
jplante4 wrote:
red31 wrote:
"Locate the controller within 10 ft (3 M) of the battery bank."


Is that based on the recommended wire gauge between the controller and battery? If so, you can up the gauge and go longer.

The OP never told controller brand, or MPPT/PWM, or panel size. IMO, hard to suggest anything constructive at this point.

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