Solar Question
Hi Folks First off thanks for the years of helpful replies! I'm installing solar panels. I can mount my panels on the roof in front running the wiring down to the controller in the storage compa...
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Using the voltage drop calculator linked to above, assuming typical voltages and max amperage of a parallel installation, with 8 ga. wire used (minimum connection points), I see anywhere from 3.3% to 4.75% voltage drop.
If you wish to see half a volt or better loss, forever, from your solar installation, use the lighter wire. If you want to get the most from your panels, forever, use larger wire. This is one part of solar installation where me and Handy Bob agree, the cost of a few feet of larger wire is beneficial.
I'd suggest, as long as you are pulling wire (and want the best for your batteries), change out that smaller wire from your converter to the batteries, also.
If you wish to see half a volt or better loss, forever, from your solar installation, use the lighter wire. If you want to get the most from your panels, forever, use larger wire. This is one part of solar installation where me and Handy Bob agree, the cost of a few feet of larger wire is beneficial.
I'd suggest, as long as you are pulling wire (and want the best for your batteries), change out that smaller wire from your converter to the batteries, also.
