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    4-1 T-Branch Connector Question

    I may have found a solution. BougeRv makes a 6-1 branch connector and they use 8awg wire. I can easily snip off the MC4 connector and splice a 10ft 8awg wire to drop into the van and into the MPPT. Does anyone see any problems with this?
  2. J

    4-1 T-Branch Connector Question

    I am basing my build off of Wills DIY 400w 12v solar package W/ alternator charging. The problem is the charge controller has a max open circuit voltage of 25V so the panels have to be in parallel. The issue I'm having is that I've read MC4 connectors have a max current rating of 20A but the 4-1...
  3. J

    Renogy DC DC Charger w/ MPPT

    Thanks for the reply HKTKD I should be fine on both the volts (max input for the device is 25V) and Amps (max input for the device is 50A) If I did my math right on a Temperature Coefficient calculator my max volts should be around 23.86. Are you saying to ditch the two 50W panels because I...
  4. J

    Renogy DC DC Charger w/ MPPT

    Every 12v solar panel I have seen does not go up to 30-40V no matter the watts, are you thinking of 24v solar panels?
  5. J

    Renogy DC DC Charger w/ MPPT

    If I connected the 200w solar panels in series wouldn't I be fine? Renogy's 100W solar panels have a higher Voc and Vmc? Renogy 100w Voc 24.3 Vmp 20.4 My 200w Voc 21.8 Vmp 18.6 Maybe I'm missing something, I am new to this
  6. J

    Renogy DC DC Charger w/ MPPT

    First time ever working with solar or electrical so bare with me. I am currently trying to build out my campervan Solar system and have a couple questions. I got trigger happy awhile ago and bought the Renogy DC DC Charger w/ MPPT but I'm not sure If I can fully use all of my roof space with...
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