Suggestions wanted for connecting four 100w panels

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Suggestions wanted for connecting four 100w panels Feb 15, 2016 10:24:51 GMT -8

Post by Admin on Feb 15, 2016 10:24:51 GMT -8

Hello,
I believe they suggested using a 30A fuse for each panel because they assumed each panel can output a max of 15 amps but our panels have a max output of 5.75 amps. Using a 25% oversize then another 25% if you will have a continuous load a 36 or 40 amp fuse will be needed.

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Suggestions wanted for connecting four 100w panels Feb 15, 2016 21:32:18 GMT -8

Post by spiderbob on Feb 15, 2016 21:32:18 GMT -8

I didn't put an individual fuse for each panel, I'm in parallel/series anyway, where I added the fuse was just before the controller, then again just before the battery. My controller is a 40 amp, so I use 35, why go higher, it can only do damage if you have a fuse higher than what your controller can handle, right?

Last Edit: Feb 15, 2016 21:34:16 GMT -8 by spiderbob

spiderbob Solar Addict Posts: 229	Suggestions wanted for connecting four 100w panels Feb 17, 2016 19:10:45 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spiderbob on Feb 17, 2016 19:10:45 GMT -8 Wrong place - sorry
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spiderbob Solar Addict Posts: 229	Suggestions wanted for connecting four 100w panels Mar 5, 2016 14:05:51 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by spiderbob on Mar 5, 2016 14:05:51 GMT -8 abochoa - you need to supply what you have to give a really good answer.
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Suggestions wanted for connecting four 100w panels

Post by Admin on Feb 15, 2016 10:24:51 GMT -8

Post by spiderbob on Feb 15, 2016 21:32:18 GMT -8

Post by spiderbob on Feb 17, 2016 19:10:45 GMT -8

Post by spiderbob on Mar 5, 2016 14:05:51 GMT -8