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โApr-14-2021 12:59 PM
BFL13 wrote:
Besides the controller's spec for connection sequence for whatever reason to do with that controller, any "12/24" controller wants you to connect to the battery first so it can "see" whether your system is 12v or 24v before it is connected to the array
โApr-10-2021 10:24 AM
โApr-10-2021 09:54 AM
jaycocreek wrote:
I have two 100 watt portable panels without a controller connected...I installed a Renogy 30 amp controller in my camper and did the wiring so when I set the panels out all I have to do is connect them via an Anderson connector..i don't keep the controller hooked to the battery 24/7,only when I'm going to use it.
โApr-08-2021 04:59 PM
jaycocreek wrote:Don't hurt to leave controller hook to battery all the time, had the one in the MH hooked up for 18 yrs, never hurt it untill one battery went out.
I have two 100 watt portable panels without a controller connected...I installed a Renogy 30 amp controller in my camper and did the wiring so when I set the panels out all I have to do is connect them via an Anderson connector..i don't keep the controller hooked to the battery 24/7,only when I'm going to use it.
โApr-08-2021 03:38 PM
Katdaddy wrote:pianotuna wrote:
Katdaddy,
Permanently connect the charge controller to the battery bank with a fuse close to the battery. The rest is unnecessary at 130 watts.
I've read some conflicting information on that. What size fuse should I use.
โApr-08-2021 03:12 PM
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โApr-08-2021 12:44 PM
pianotuna wrote:
Katdaddy,
Permanently connect the charge controller to the battery bank with a fuse close to the battery. The rest is unnecessary at 130 watts.
โApr-08-2021 12:42 PM
BFL13 wrote:
Some controllers don't mind and others do (eg Morningstar minds) when you disconnect from battery you are supposed to disconnect the panel from the controller first. You can't do that with the controller on the back of the panel, so it must be one of those that does not mind.
The new controller might mind, don't know. In case it does, you should have a switch in the panel to controller wiring so you can do it all in the right sequence.
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