solar wiring question
first off I am Using the Bogart Engineering gear. What is your opinion between using a fuse vs a circuit breaker (12V breakers) on the solar line as well as the battery line? I am only buying 20...
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You can short the panels all day without harm to the panels or wire. No fuse needed. Possibly a switch to disconnect power for service but at 12/18 volts it is not a huge deal.
If the connection to the battery goes through blind areas or any significant distance you should have a fuse or breaker close to the battery. 20a fuse is fine but not larger than the wire ampacity.
If the connection to the battery goes through blind areas or any significant distance you should have a fuse or breaker close to the battery. 20a fuse is fine but not larger than the wire ampacity.
