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    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    Hey John, the only negative goes from the NEG busbar to the Van body ill try to post a pic; that cable only a couple of inches & bolted into the van steel frame. Then for the positive wire from the top right of Solar Charger heading to Van starter battery (with a cheap fuse in between), it...
  2. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    By AC you mean the shorepower plug wire and and the high power plug coming from DC to DC charger, Im not 100% sure but its thick. Id guess 5 AWG
  3. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    The AC cord for giving 24 vlt has a plug for using higher power products for short periods. The other AC cord has a three-prong end to plug into Shore power at RV park or power while parking in someones drive
  4. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    Does that wire terminate on the negative busbar? - yes, if you're looking straight at the round holes on front Invt charger, its the bottom left one (see diagram I drew out). Is there a wire from the negative busbar to the frame? - There is a neg wire on Negative busbar going to body of...
  5. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    The wire from positive on solar charger goes to fuse then positive on battery.
  6. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    I’ll take the covers off 12vlt DC input just need to get my impact
  7. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    Here’s the way he attached to battery. One cable running straight to positive. It comes out the bottom left of the solar charger - goes to a fuse then onto the positive of vans (lead acid battery?) Is this ok?
  8. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    Thanks John ill post a photo when back at van after lunch. Appreciate your honesty and help !
  9. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    I will attempt to drain the system and take them out. Is it worth swapping ANL fuses for something else?
  10. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    Yes Ampere batteries! Little bigger than the other brands for the same amperage. Nxt time ill ask to go with the well-known brands
  11. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    Thanks for this info! Looks like ill have to get a secure box for this fuse. Probably added safety for sparks. Appreciate your help :)
  12. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    They gave me a small box the extras, but not much left over seemed usful.
  13. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    The solar install materials used as per shop: 1) 12V 200Ah Lithium Iron LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery, Built-in 100A BMS, 2000+ Cycles, 280amp Max, Perfect for RV, Solar, Marine, Overland, Off-Grid Application Quantity: 2 Price: $1511.42 2) Upgraded 300A 12 Way Blade Fuse Block Fuse Box with 2...
  14. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    This is the setup, I’ve taken out the 12vlt wires. But even before that, the 60a fuse would pop. What is a safe alternative fuse? How do I drain power from the system to switch it out? The cable sizes I am aware of (as I did not install) are 12 AWG and larger. If anyone is willing to help...
  15. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    hows this one; DC Surge Protector SPD SXRR Indoor AAR Terminal 50 Vdc, Single-Mode, 25 kA SASD
  16. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    Can you explain what the feeder is? I take it to be the the positive wire coming straight from the panels.
  17. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    Thank you for the advice! I’ll look some up now. Any recommendations allowed?
  18. J

    Installed renogy solar; waterproof 60amp fuse issue? Batteries not charging

    Hi all, Purchased 2x 1000watt Renogy panels, Renogy solar lithium battery charger (12vlt and 24volt), the 24 volt output device and Bluetooth components. And through a friend who builds vans - got my entire system fitted. Here are some photos below. I’m working on a diagram now...

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