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Ah! Ok, thanks again, guys!! Will check it this afternoon.

I do know enough in regard to connecting and disconnecting the equipment. I disconnected the SCC as well as the panel array from the combiner. Unfortunately, I was not able to figure out how to remove the breaker from the combiner. I could not find any screws that hold it in. Only the...

Got it. Thanks again!

I really appreciate the help! I'm not super knowledgeable when it comes to electrical and solar. I'm still learning so this may sound like a very dumb question, but should I disconnect the charge controller from the combiner box before I remove the breaker?

Will definitely check that. Thanks!

yes, the blue breaker. Eco-Worthy 12v 100w panels configured 2S4P. (Set up for 24v system) panel specs... 2 panels per string Charge Controller is also Eco-Worthy 60a PWM Running 4ea. 105Ahr lead acid batteries also config 2S4P.

It's a 4-string combiner box.

Solar has been working normally for nearly a year now and all of a sudden yesterday the breaker in my combiner box has started tripping. Nothing has changed (at least that's obvious). Wire connections are all good. No frayed wires. No (obvious) damage to panels. I reset the breaker after it...

Panels are mounted on a moveable frame at a 30 deg angle. Not sure on the production number. Is that a reading I should be able to get from my SCC?

There's none at all from10:30am until dark. I just don't have the cable length to get them out of the shade before 10:30. They do get partial sun from about 9:30 to 10:30, just not full sun.

Thanks for the explanation! With my current setup, is there a way for me to get more charge into my batteries?

Then that would explain why my SCC hasn't fried?

8 panels, wired up in pairs. each pair is connected to one of the 4 ports (pos/neg) in the 4-string combiner box. I was told this is 2S4P.

Sorry about that. It wasn't until I read that post I made this reply to about 2S4P that reminded me how I had them hooked up. So, you say that changes everything. What exactly do you mean by that?

I was looking at that exact MPPT, but unfortunately, I'm stuck with my PWM for now, as my budget is far sort for what I really want and need for this set up. Ultimately, I'd love to have the MPPT, 8 330w grid-tie panels, 3500w Inverter, and 6 12v 210Ah LiFpo batteries. But, again, budget. So...

I believe I'm connected 2S4P. Each 2 panels are connected together, pos on one to neg on the other, then the other 2 pos/neg cables of that pair going into a 4-string combiner box. So, 4 pairs of panels.

Here is the spec sticker on the back of the panel.

Just went out and checked. 1:23pm 6.33 amp

It "appears" to be working. No funky readout on the display and no error codes popping. Temp has stayed constant from day 1 (obvious variations based on outside temps). I am asking this because I had described to him that all of a sudden, once the outside temps started dropping below freezing...

I was just told by a guy running a solar booth at a Self-sustainability Expo this past weekend that I should not have hooked up my 8 100w panels in series because I have a PWM charge controller. As I mentioned in another thread, I have a 60amp PWM charge controller from Eco-worthy. The...

So, I was able to finally buy the materials to build an insulated box for my battery bank. I used 7/16 plywood and insulated it with 1" foam board insulation. For the first few days, I thought it had done the trick. My batteries were at 28.7v to 29.1v during the late afternoon where they were...

Well, currently everything is outside, under the cover of the nose of my 5th wheel RV (batteries, charge controller, inverter, combiner box). So, perhaps the temp showing on the controller may be similar to the temp of my batteries?

Thanks for the insight on the battery maintenance! Very helpful! In regard to charging, so far that has not been an issue. I have 4 of these batteries (12V 105Ah) set up for 24V and have them set 2S4P so I still get the 24V but have 210Ah. I have 8 100W panels and have not had issues yet...

I am using Super Start 31 DCMJ Standard Lead-Acid batteries for my solar setup and I have them setup under cover of the nose of my 5th wheel RV. Yes, they are somewhat exposed to the weather but only in terms of the outside temps, they do not get wet. And I am well aware this is not optimal...

So, a couple weeks ago, I was finally able to purchase one more battery which now gives me a total 4 105Ah batteries, and I have hooked them up in 24V 2S4P set up. I know it's not the battery solution suggested, of buying the 6V golf cart batteries, but it's again due to budget constraints...

That's great information! Thank you! So, if I'm reading this correctly, with my current setup, I could extend to 33' without a detrimental loss?

Oh, forgot to ask. I am getting some conflicting information as to the cable length I can use between my panels and combiner box. The cables that came with the kit I bought are 16.4' 12AWG cables (w/MC4 connectors). Ideally I would like to buy another set of the 16.4' cables to get my panels...

Sorry it's taken me so long to respond. Things have been a bit hectic with work. Anyhow, thanks for the explanation. That helps a bunch. Update... Though I haven't built the frame for my panels yet (should be next week), I have moved and repositioned my pv array. All 8 panels are sitting at...

I believe so, but don't know exactly how much more. Estimating I'm getting more along the lines if near 65-70 Ah per day. But likeI said, the past few days were extremely cloudy and no direct sun, so it could be more than that. This coming next week and a half is forecasting mostly to full...

Just answered a couple of these questions in my latest post to DDW. We live pretty rural. There's trash service but in the month and a half we have been out here, I haven't seen anyone put anything out on the "curb" (there's not actually a curb, just dirt roads, lol!) except basic refuse in...

Correct. However, the 120V outlets are dead without shore power. The only things that run on the 12V are the LED lights, range hood fan and light, the furnace, and the bath fans. Micro and fridge are strictly 120V (shore power). I looked it up and not all RV's are configured with a control...

I hear you. My planning was lacking but as I told my wife (who is more than just a little upset with me over this), I truly believed I was doing the research I needed. There were just so many questions I DIDN'T know to ask. I watched a bunch of videos and also believed the solar "kits"...

We do our best to not kick the generator on until as late as possible. It varies depending on our power needs for the day and when the solar kicks off. On average, we probably start the generator between 7pm and 8:30pm. Which means a lot of times, we go without solar and generator for a...

(y) Point has been well taken. Working on getting a meter. Just don't know when I'll be able to get to town again. Hopefully sooner than later. Generator has an 8 gallon tank. On nights when my wife doesn't have to work the next day, we burn about 3/4 of a tank (run time about 10-11 hours)...

Here's another question. I just saw a post on another forum where a guy said you could hook up 4 12v 105Ah batteries in series/parallel to make 24v 210Ah. But, he did not say how. Is this BS or is it legit? If it's legit, is that something I should consider once I figure out my battery issue?