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    kje reacted to sunshine_eggo's post in the thread Solar configuration with Like Like.
    No. Wire ratings are conservative AND over-current events are rarely 25% too high. They are usually short circuits due to...
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    Won't that be danger for the wire? Can I use a 16A 1000V TOMZN breaker between my panels and Inverter as a on/off switch? I have 6S...
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    Ok, thanks. Why should breaker be 1.25 X wire rating?
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    Ok thank you. So according to the UL battery cable ratings I can use 2awg cable for 178A? Is this correct? Or should I go up to 1awg...
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    Ok, great. Thank you! Where can I find a reliable wire rating chart? Is this reliable? So wire size for 182,2A is 00awg (67,4mm2) wire?
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    I see. So for sizing for the 182.2A DC input listed: Is it correct that 4awg (25mm2) 7feet wire can handle 150-200A? And together...
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    Ok. Not size for the 120A DC output listed?
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    Thank you very much! 😊 How to determine wire size and circuit breaker between inverter and battery? My battery is 48V 270ah (13kwh)...
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    kje reacted to sunshine_eggo's post in the thread Solar configuration with Like Like.
    1.25X is the answer when you must have over-current protection. It's easy to just throw it out there, and it's a good rule any time...
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    Ok. But according to your "1.25X the wire rating" statement I should have a 25A breaker when using a 13awg wire which is good for 20A...
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    Ok nice. I've already a 2.5mm (13awg) wire buried from the garage to the battery shed. What about my 63A circuit breaker, is it...
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    Ok, I've bought a 63A breaker, it's maybe too big? Wiresize: is this correct?: I have 6S 230w panels. 230x6=1380w Vmp=30v so...
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    Where is the "max fuse" value on this? Should it be listed here?
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    Ok, thank you, then I'll go for 6S Ok, no fuse in 6S configuration. Anyway I want a breaker to cut the power if I want to. What size...
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    The same with this inverter? I have a Voltronic Max 8kw. Is it possible to have 3s2p? It's often shading on three of the panels... And...
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    kje replied to the thread Solar configuration.
    I have 6 230w panels with following specs: Voc: 36.9V Isc: 8.31A Vmp: 30.2V Imp: 7.62A What is the best panel configuration for the MPP...
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