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Thank you, for your time in answering my questions. kind regards Steve

Hello, I would be really grateful for experienced persons thoughts / input as I'm trying to avoid a mistake.... I have a 2S4P system that I am installing. 8 identical Panels, each panel: 330W, 32.6V (VMP), 10.2A (IMP) 10.9 (ISC) My array is East / West, as a result I am over-panelling. My...

Thank you, you have been an enormous help, steve.

Thank you LakeHouse, your explanation is helpful. Steve

Thanks for your answer, If I've understood what you have said, in summary: 1: Although the array can generate a theoretical 2,640w, the MPPT will throttle that to a max of 1015w, which is within the 1080W limit of the combiner box ( so it's what is flowing through the combiner box, not what...

If I could ask..... In the parameter data for the 6 string Eco-Worthy combiner box that I intend to use, it states the following: "Max input solar system wattage (12v) = 1080W" "Max input solar system wattage (24v) = 2160W" "Max input solar system wattage (48v) = 4320W" My battery is a single...

Thanks very much, I will proceed........ kind regards Steve.

Hello Sunshine_eggo, could I just check something else with you please? This is my thinking for cabling purposes: With my 2 string 4 parallel array, each string will create 2 x 38.12v ( 76 v ) and 1 x 10.2a. I am intending to use the: ECO-WORTHY 6 String PV Combiner Box & 63A Circuit Breakers (...

I'm nearly there... advice please: My system: 2S4P, each string has 2 x 330w panels, each panel output is: 32.6v (VMP), 10.2 (IMP), & 10.9 (ISC). this gives a max output of 2640w to the charge controller. QUESTION: 1: Do I HAVE to use a combiner box, or could I use the standard mc4 connectors...

Thank you very much. steve.

I do not have a data sheet, the numbers are direct from the label on each panel, thanks you have been very helpful. Can I please one final question: (just ask for my own education): The fact that the power is coming from 2 panels, (not 1) on each positive cable, does not require a larger...

Hello Sunshine_eggo, Thank you for taking the time to read and comment, it is appreciated, your comments are well received. I have a E/W array, half on east side, other on west side. This is why I am over panelling, thanks for your observations. Concerning fuse size, here is the data on the...

Hello, I am about to mount a further 2 panels to my small emergency system, and I would very much appreciate if an experienced person here ( not a newbie like me- thanks) would take a quick look and comment if it's wrong! ( or right ? :) ) Please take a look at my numbers / panel configuration...

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i have observed the heat starts at the fuse lugs, and then spreads along the cables, until the who cable heats. the last place to heat seems to be the bat terminal. I'll try bypassing the fuse and bolting the lugs together... thanks for you continued thoughts.