Watchamawho
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Hi all.
Sorry in advance, I can imagine beginners ask the same questions over and over, so apologies if my post frustrates. I'm pretty much learning as I go.
I thought i'd post as I hope to learn alot from the community, and apply it to my specific solar setup.
Speaking of...
So, I aquired two 150w panels for reasonably cheap, alongside two great condition, 12v, 100ah Leisure Batteries (Wired in Parallel) for a combined pool of 200ah (100ah usable). I'd love to make my own personal solar setup in the brick shed in my garden, so I decided to buy a 30a PWM controller, and now i'm researching into how to correctly (And safely) hook it all together.
Here's what I've concluded so far:
1. Am i right in thinking the solar panels need to be in Parallel? Will it also need to be fused? (If so, what sort of fuses?)
2. From solar panels to the controller, it's approximately a 4.5meter/15 feet max along the roof and down the exterior wall of the shed (Exposed to the elements). From what i've calculated I need at least 8AWG wiring for this, would that be right?
3. Do i need a particular standard of wiring as it'll be exposed outside? What is the best way to make this weather/damage resistant?
I've attached a Image of the specs of the solar panel (Both are identical) and a link to the PWM Controller I have (Below). If anyone could just verify that my maths are correct I'd hugely appreciate it.
Again, many thanks for your help!
Sorry in advance, I can imagine beginners ask the same questions over and over, so apologies if my post frustrates. I'm pretty much learning as I go.
I thought i'd post as I hope to learn alot from the community, and apply it to my specific solar setup.
Speaking of...
So, I aquired two 150w panels for reasonably cheap, alongside two great condition, 12v, 100ah Leisure Batteries (Wired in Parallel) for a combined pool of 200ah (100ah usable). I'd love to make my own personal solar setup in the brick shed in my garden, so I decided to buy a 30a PWM controller, and now i'm researching into how to correctly (And safely) hook it all together.
Here's what I've concluded so far:
1. Am i right in thinking the solar panels need to be in Parallel? Will it also need to be fused? (If so, what sort of fuses?)
2. From solar panels to the controller, it's approximately a 4.5meter/15 feet max along the roof and down the exterior wall of the shed (Exposed to the elements). From what i've calculated I need at least 8AWG wiring for this, would that be right?
3. Do i need a particular standard of wiring as it'll be exposed outside? What is the best way to make this weather/damage resistant?
I've attached a Image of the specs of the solar panel (Both are identical) and a link to the PWM Controller I have (Below). If anyone could just verify that my maths are correct I'd hugely appreciate it.
ECO-WORTHY 30A 12V/24V Solar Charge Controller Intelligent Regulator with Dual USB Port Solar Battery Controller LCD Display : Amazon.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science
ECO-WORTHY 30A 12V/24V Solar Charge Controller Intelligent Regulator with Dual USB Port Solar Battery Controller LCD Display : Amazon.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science
www.amazon.co.uk
Again, many thanks for your help!