crossy
Solar Addict
We always say that when connecting batteries in parallel that the cable length to each battery should be "the same". This is, of course, very sensible advice.
But, just how much difference in length (as a percentage of overall) is actually acceptable?
Would it be wise to actually have spare cable on the run to the closer packs?
I'm asking because I'm re-vamping my battery arrangements somewhat whilst adding additional capacity, but, due to geography (and some laziness) a couple of packs will be about 0.5m further away from the bus bars than others.
Current run length is about 5m so we're adding about 10%.
So, make all the cables actually the same length and coil the spare (in a way that means it won't overheat) or ...
Thoughts?
But, just how much difference in length (as a percentage of overall) is actually acceptable?
Would it be wise to actually have spare cable on the run to the closer packs?
I'm asking because I'm re-vamping my battery arrangements somewhat whilst adding additional capacity, but, due to geography (and some laziness) a couple of packs will be about 0.5m further away from the bus bars than others.
Current run length is about 5m so we're adding about 10%.
So, make all the cables actually the same length and coil the spare (in a way that means it won't overheat) or ...
Thoughts?