Forum Discussion
EMD360
Aug 09, 2021Explorer
Well thanks. I see that wiring them separately is essentially wiring them in parallel. I would increase the amps instead of the volts. These are 12 volt panels at 17.2 volts and 5.81 amps. I don’t think they have bypass diodes although they are described as high efficiency monocrystalline panels that are resistant to wind, hail and snow and have low light performance. I have on order a midnight solar baby box and the correct breakers. I know parallel vs series is a hot topic. Generally series for smaller systems and MPPT controller. Not sure why I want to complicate matters with another component except it does avoid using 10 ga wire or splicing to a larger gauge wire. I’d have three screw downs for each side and one larger wire down the refrigerator vent to the breaker box. Extra wire is negligible maybe three 10ft mc4 cut in half. Im still learning and planning for this install. Thought I had it figured out then I start thinking and maybe overthinking. Seemed like wiring them in parallel like this would act as a sort of bypass diode as each panel would have direct input to the controller. I ordered a Victron 100/30 MPPT controller.
About Technical Issues
Having RV issues? Connect with others who have been in your shoes.24,189 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 21, 2025