captaingregger
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Hi All,
First post here.
I’m more or less new to this. My first a build/ solar package set up is for a van. most videos online show 8AWG from the panels to the charge controller. However one installer I spoke with suggested for my sizing I should go with 6 AWG, if I plan to expand my solar down the road.
Here are the stats:
I‘m building for a 400 to 600W of solar (but will expand to 800-1,000W if needs dictate downline)
Victron 30 amp MPPT charge controller
19’ van so the cable run is probably 15’ from solar panels to the charge controller.
i spoke to Windy Nation and he walked me through the ampacity chart and said I’m right in the edge in the best of lighting conditions. he thought 8 AWG is acceptable but said 6 wouldn’t hurt either.
I’m also confused about how to connect 6AWG is MC4 connectors only fit up to size 8 AWG.
thanks for any and all advice!
First post here.
I’m more or less new to this. My first a build/ solar package set up is for a van. most videos online show 8AWG from the panels to the charge controller. However one installer I spoke with suggested for my sizing I should go with 6 AWG, if I plan to expand my solar down the road.
Here are the stats:
I‘m building for a 400 to 600W of solar (but will expand to 800-1,000W if needs dictate downline)
Victron 30 amp MPPT charge controller
19’ van so the cable run is probably 15’ from solar panels to the charge controller.
i spoke to Windy Nation and he walked me through the ampacity chart and said I’m right in the edge in the best of lighting conditions. he thought 8 AWG is acceptable but said 6 wouldn’t hurt either.
I’m also confused about how to connect 6AWG is MC4 connectors only fit up to size 8 AWG.
thanks for any and all advice!