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Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
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Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
I have two 30A inline fuses comming and with what I understand I am trying to protect my 40A controller from my cheap array, that occasionally overheats. So thinking to put a fuse in each of the two series panels. Is this a good plan. -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
You mentioned putting the fuse in the wrong place in the array! Is the right place near the controller or is that location just more convenient than the right place? Or is the best option no fuse. I have ordered a 30A fuse. -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
I think I'm getting it. Series will produce more power than the 40 A Controler can handle, in cool weather! But if I stay in Partial and get the 30 A fuse, wires are big enough for the power produced and the fuse will keep the controller safe. -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
I appreciate you comments. Your thoughts are not to go with out a fuse if I rewire my array ln series? -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
I finally stumbled on my issue I think. New 400 Watt 12 Volt Solar Premium Kit | Renogy Solar On this page I set my system up in partial configuration. And put the 10 amp fuse in line where is says 30 AMP Fuse not included!!! What a Deal!!! So according to these two configurations in series I only need the 10 amp fuse and in the partial seem to need a 30 amp fuse. So my next question is do I still need a fuse at all? It looks like if I was to go series I might get away with no fuse? -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
Thanks for you input. Has given me food for thought and suggestions are always helpful. Ill let you know if I burn the house down. -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
My only uneducated question is why would a kit come with a fuse that seems to small? Would me adding 10 foot of cable be an issue? Other than that I have everything set up accoriding to instructons for the partial array. -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
So you seemingly have way more experience than I do, witch is Zero! I did take the blown 10 amp fuse out of the line and seen the array does put numbers on my app indicating the array is hot. So your sugestiĆ³n is stick with parcial un protected and not do all four in series? -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
This is a 400 watt Renogy kit with a 40 amp mtt controller. 10 gage wire witch I added 10 foot to reach the array. -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
Thanks for the feedback. -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
Run this by you all! As I read it using partial series and parallel has more short circuit power then if i was to run the four panels in series. In series I can use a smaller 10 amp / 1000-watt inline fuse or even no fuse! Am I thinking this right? -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
Ok there is no power getting past the 10-amp 1000-watt inline fuse on the roof. If I take it out of line, all comes on again. So, is the fuse too small or should I consider that the panels are wired wrong? I have it set up in two panels in series and then those two are in parallel. -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
Will do thanks. -
Testing the Waters "Solar"
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
Ok bring you all up to date on my solar project. I got the kit installed and all went well for about a week. But on the second week my panels have stopped producing power and so I am stuck. I can find no loose connections, and all seems to be as it was before I hooked up the panels to the controller but now no power. I must say I was quite impressed at the ease of installation, and all just seemed too full into place. But now I don't know what to look for. The instructions are all very good as to the install and steps to take. But nothing is mentioned as to what to look for if it stops working. So, I will let you know what I find out. Safe travels -
More stupid questions bygeorge
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
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Onan 5000 generator
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in RVs (And Accessories) Wanted
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Onan 5000 generator
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in RVs (And Accessories) Wanted
Is this place in Kentucky? -
25' Push UP Pole
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in RV Accessories for Sale
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25' Push UP Pole
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in RV Accessories for Sale
Well, we spent last summer on the west coast and just came by you. But we are in Brownsville, TX. and will be headed north this spring. -
More stupid questions bygeorge
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in General RV Information
I have hooked up the battery to the controller and the Solar panels are tied together. Do I want to plug the panels to the controller and let her fly? Or should I wait till the sun goes down to hook the last link up? -
25' Push UP Pole
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in RV Accessories for Sale
Where is the ranch? -
25' Push UP Pole
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in RV Accessories for Sale
I'll be in Brownsville Texas tomorrow. For a week or two. This seems to say I have a 25' pole. https://www.campingworld.com/weboost-destination-rv-127134.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign={Campaign}&cq_cmp=19941437670&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhomtBhDgARIsABcaYymA58GBmHWg5FSFFwTHcDCwDgXNANnaunCaXDZk7rpttjo94UjiDcwaAoxBEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds -
25' Push UP Pole
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in RV Accessories for Sale
I'm pretty moble. I'm at Riviera Beach today. How about you? Dou you move around? -
Onan 5000 generator
homelesshartshorns replied to homelesshartshorns's topic in RVs (And Accessories) Wanted
Good lead, Thank you.