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  1. Neon

    Solar Cable Size Confusion

    I am getting mixed messages on what size solar cable I need to get for my project. Not sure if I need 10 AWG or 8 AWG. Here is what I am going to be using: (2) 425 Watt panels Each panel is 48.1v VOC and Imp = 10.31A Going to feed a Victron MPPT 150 | 70 Tr charge controller Somewhere around...
  2. Neon

    Battery Stacking

    Due to the limited space I have available in a compartment bay of my RV, I have to stack my batteries as shown below. I am trying to understand the best way to separate the batteries (if I separate them at all). I am installing (4) SOK 206Ah batteries, that weigh around 48 lbs. each and have...
  3. Neon

    Component Distances

    Due to compartment sizes and the very large sizes of the batteries and Victron components , I may have to place the MPPT charge controllers in another bay. So, the solar panels will be approximately 12 foot from the MPPTS (8 AWG). Each MPPT will control (2) 425 Watt panels connected in series...
  4. Neon

    Where to get Bus Bars?

    I have seen many layout photos of systems here on this forum that show bus bars connecting components like the battery On/Off switches to a Victron Lynx Distributors, or to T-Fuse holders, etc. They appear to be around 4"-6" in length. They also do not appear to be copper colored (although they...
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