Hey guys...So I am trying to build my first small solar system using the following components:
2x 100W Renogy Monocrystalline
1x Krieger 1100W Inverter
1x Renogy Wanderer 30A solar charge controller
I also have two 12v 20ah LiFePO4 batteries on the way.
My question is....it seems like I need a fuse between the the solar charge controller and the battery. I can't seem to wrap my head around how to get that installed. There are 30A inline fuses that are sold at auto parts stores that have 4" of 12 gauge wire on either side. Do I need to just buy more 12 gauge wire and install the 4" with the fuse close to the battery with a crimp and then combine the other side with more 12 gauge wire so it will reach the charge controller, and use more of that wire for the negative on the battery to the charge controller? I've also read that I don't even need a fuse here.
Besides that, I think I am almost ready to go as soon as the batteries arrive!
2x 100W Renogy Monocrystalline
1x Krieger 1100W Inverter
1x Renogy Wanderer 30A solar charge controller
I also have two 12v 20ah LiFePO4 batteries on the way.
My question is....it seems like I need a fuse between the the solar charge controller and the battery. I can't seem to wrap my head around how to get that installed. There are 30A inline fuses that are sold at auto parts stores that have 4" of 12 gauge wire on either side. Do I need to just buy more 12 gauge wire and install the 4" with the fuse close to the battery with a crimp and then combine the other side with more 12 gauge wire so it will reach the charge controller, and use more of that wire for the negative on the battery to the charge controller? I've also read that I don't even need a fuse here.
Besides that, I think I am almost ready to go as soon as the batteries arrive!