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shutting off 12v power

tuna_fisher
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โ€ŽAug-05-2018 08:13 AM

Doing some wiring on my rig, can I just disconnect the battery or do I have to shut down my solar too? I can disconnect the + lead at the controller seeing as I don't have a on / off switch in line.
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tuna_fisher
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โ€ŽAug-06-2018 07:08 AM

wnjj wrote:
John Wayne wrote:
What not just cover the solar with cardboard or rugs.
Itโ€™s probably easier to disconnect a wire than to access the roof.
You got it!!!
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wnjj
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โ€ŽAug-05-2018 04:41 PM

John Wayne wrote:
What not just cover the solar with cardboard or rugs.
Itโ€™s probably easier to disconnect a wire than to access the roof.
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John_Wayne
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โ€ŽAug-05-2018 01:22 PM

What not just cover the solar with cardboard or rugs.
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Lwiddis
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โ€ŽAug-05-2018 09:30 AM

WindyNation, for example, says never attach the panels to the controller unless the controller is attached the the batteries.
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BFL13
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โ€ŽAug-05-2018 08:21 AM

tuna fisher wrote:
Doing some wiring on my rig, can I just disconnect the battery or do I have to shut down my solar too? I can disconnect the + lead at the controller seeing as I don't have a on / off switch in line.


Some solar controllers can be damaged if you disconnect from the battery while they are still connected to the panel. Disconnect from the panel before you disconnect the battery (and VV after)

The converter might still be able to power the 12v without any battery connected, depending on how that is set-up in your rig.

Also you have the truck battery connected so unplug that from the camper (always live with a GM--no relay like with a Ford)
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