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Post by erika0037 on Aug 21, 2016 19:31:25 GMT -8
So I have my system set up in parallel, but still confused on how everything goes together. Fuses? Wire gauge? Hoping a passionate guru out there is willing to take some time to help me refine my wiring set up, and help me finish off the electrical for my Sprinter Van conversion. Here is my starting wire diagram, to the extent which I have pieced together, but having no electrical bg I am stuck, and have not been able to track down someone local to come out and help me. Hoping to hit the road in the next few weeks, and need to finish the wiring before I can finish paneling the walls etc! Basically have calculated that I will need a 200amp hour system, most stuff running off of DC, with just a few appliances needed to plug into AC inverter. Long shot, but if anyone is near Barrie, Ontario and wants to come out and help, that is also amazing! Van_Wiring.pdf (49.38 KB) |
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Post by Admin on Aug 23, 2016 7:45:23 GMT -8
Hello Erika,
So you would go with a ten amp inline fuse after the positive branch connector. Following the controller you would go with a 30 amp fuse between the controller and the battery. You would then go with a 12 volt battery. The wanderer controller is a 12 volt controller and cannot charge a 24 volt battery. As far as the car battery is concerned i would would removing it from the system. You do not want to charge car batteries with our controllers. They are designed for deep-cycle batteries. as far as the fuse in between the inverter and battery if you have a 500watt inverter we would recommend a 75A in-line fuse and for the 1000watt inverter we would recommend a 150A In-Line fuse. Now regarding which inverter you should go with. You are going to want to add up the wattage from the appliances you would need to run at once. This will basically give you the max wattage you need available and go with an inverter that is larger then that. so if you add up the values and find you need around 300 watts at once you could go with the 500watt. If you add up your energy consumption and they are around 450 or especially over 500w then you will need a 100 watt inverter.
for fusing of the DC loads i would recommend speaking with the manufacturer if they would recommend it. I hope that information was helpful. If you have any questions please call out tech support at 800-330-8678. If you are in Canada you will need to reach us at 909-517-3598. Hope you have a wonderful day!
-A.L.
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Post by jsb2000 on Aug 23, 2016 13:52:09 GMT -8
Admin/A.L makes some very good points. One thing I'd add is to look at the items you want to connect to the inverter and convert as many as possible/practical to 12V devices, avoiding the inverter. For example, the iPhone, iPad, and possibly the camera battery charger could probably be eliminated and replaced by their 12V "cigarette lighter/car charger" equivalents. I try to do that whenever possible to avoid wasting power running the inverter.
I also agree with eliminating the car battery from the system. You shouldn't need to have that in the mix at all. Stick with 12V deep cycle marine batteries for the solar installation.
Yes to all fused locations. Don't let anyone tell you that they aren't needed!
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Post by spiderbob on Aug 25, 2016 6:44:06 GMT -8
Erika, I believe the Sprinter Van only allows space for one battery and this battery is dedicated for house use, so given that go for a true deep cycle battery, but if you can or do have the room, your better off to use two 6v batteries (golf cart batteries) wired in series for 12v, utlizing the higher AH use.
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Post by erika0037 on Sept 12, 2016 8:06:19 GMT -8
Awesome thanks for all of this everyone!
I have the house wired, just needing to connect my 200aH battery that I have ordered.
I plan to use 10gauge wire from panels to CC with a 15amp inline fuse. You mention 10amp fuse but manual suggest 15 - which should I lean towards?
then what gauge of wire do you suggest from CC to battery? Which will include a 30amp inline fuse.
And then battery to fuse block - what gauge wire do you suggest there?
Lastly, the manual talks about maxi fuses, or can it be the regular size blade fuses as long as amps are correct? Is there a difference there!
Appreciate this all and will look forward to showing pics of my system soon!
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Post by erika0037 on Sept 12, 2016 8:08:35 GMT -8
Ooo forgot one important part! Do you suggest the battery be mounted outside of interior? I see lots of ppl doing these vans putting it inside but there seems to be ample space under van or even under hood?
Anyone familIar with best mounting locations for the battery in a sprinter?
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