Disconnecting from battery?

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Disconnecting from battery? Dec 9, 2017 11:27:24 GMT -8

Post by banner on Dec 9, 2017 11:27:24 GMT -8

I purchased the 100 watt starter kit with the wanderer controller. The directions say to hookup the battery before hooking up the solar panel to the controller. Can the system be installed and NOT hooked up to a batter? I'm using this on my RV storage building and want to be able to hook up to RV battery, then simply unhook from the battery and go with my RV. If I unhook from the battery can this damage the controller? Could I put a switch in the system between the solar panel and the controller to protect the controller?

I'm new to this so need to learn the facts. Thanks.

Last Edit: Dec 9, 2017 11:39:43 GMT -8 by banner

tattoo Solar Fanatic Posts: 690	Disconnecting from battery? Dec 9, 2017 12:14:52 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tattoo on Dec 9, 2017 12:14:52 GMT -8 Sure you can run it without a battery... Just as long as you unhook your panel first.. Unless you want to burn up your CC.... You should have switches and fuses between everything anyway...
	Last Edit: Dec 9, 2017 12:16:21 GMT -8 by tattoo

oldcrow New Member Posts: 8	Disconnecting from battery? Dec 9, 2017 19:58:34 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldcrow on Dec 9, 2017 19:58:34 GMT -8 What would be a good switch to install between the panel and the controller?

tattoo Solar Fanatic Posts: 690	Disconnecting from battery? Dec 10, 2017 7:11:23 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tattoo on Dec 10, 2017 7:11:23 GMT -8 I used a boat switch. The one I bought is red.. You can buy them on ebay and Cabelas..

oldcrow New Member Posts: 8	Disconnecting from battery? Dec 11, 2017 2:37:37 GMT -8 via mobile Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldcrow on Dec 11, 2017 2:37:37 GMT -8 I’m looking for something very compact (inline) I don’t have a lot of room to install

tattoo Solar Fanatic Posts: 690	Disconnecting from battery? Dec 11, 2017 5:42:39 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tattoo on Dec 11, 2017 5:42:39 GMT -8 It's only about 3" square... How compact do you need?

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Post by oldcrow on Dec 9, 2017 19:58:34 GMT -8

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Post by oldcrow on Dec 11, 2017 2:37:37 GMT -8

Post by tattoo on Dec 11, 2017 5:42:39 GMT -8