rcnjstudent
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I think I have just about everything that I need to begin assembling my mini portable offgrid system. This will be a 12V system wired in parallel on the panels. This is more meant for grid down scenarios after storms and stuff to keep my fridge powered and a couple of other key essentials, mainly my router/WiFi/VoIP phone/charge a laptop. Below is the breakdown of everything that I have with links. Does anyone see anything else that I'm missing that could be a critical safety issue?
-MISSING - extension wire between panel and 4 to 1 branch connector. Would as low as 10AWG suffice? Was thinking about buying 4x of these for positive/negative wires https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A40QRXK
-MISSING - 4 to 1 branch connectors - anyone have good recommendations? Was looking into these Renogy ones but wasn't sure if they were over priced, saw cheaper ones on Amazon but they were no-name brands which had me a bit concerned https://renogy.com/4-to-1-solar-branch-connectors-mmmmf-ffffm-pair/
-MISSING - Solar Panel Connector Fuses - Do I need to put fuses on the end of each of my solar panel connectors between panels and branch connectors? Some people seemed to suggest when doing 4x 100W panels in parallel this could be a fire/safety hazard without it in case of malfunction at branch connector. Would 10A suffice with 100W panels? I think they're only about 5A in output.
Renogy 200 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panel Starter Kit with 2x 100W panels (comes with panels, 30A PWM controller, 1 Pair - 20ft 10AWG Solar Panel Connectors Adaptor Kit*, 1 Pair - 8ft 10AWG Tray Cables*)
Renogy 200 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panels - 2x 100W panels
12V 200Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery w/ Bluetooth
2000W 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter
1/0 AWG Battery Cables for Between Battery and Inverter
Littelfuse MEG250XP MEGA Slo-Blo Automotive Bolt-Down Fuse for Battery Wire
-MISSING - extension wire between panel and 4 to 1 branch connector. Would as low as 10AWG suffice? Was thinking about buying 4x of these for positive/negative wires https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A40QRXK
-MISSING - 4 to 1 branch connectors - anyone have good recommendations? Was looking into these Renogy ones but wasn't sure if they were over priced, saw cheaper ones on Amazon but they were no-name brands which had me a bit concerned https://renogy.com/4-to-1-solar-branch-connectors-mmmmf-ffffm-pair/
-MISSING - Solar Panel Connector Fuses - Do I need to put fuses on the end of each of my solar panel connectors between panels and branch connectors? Some people seemed to suggest when doing 4x 100W panels in parallel this could be a fire/safety hazard without it in case of malfunction at branch connector. Would 10A suffice with 100W panels? I think they're only about 5A in output.
Renogy 200 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panel Starter Kit with 2x 100W panels (comes with panels, 30A PWM controller, 1 Pair - 20ft 10AWG Solar Panel Connectors Adaptor Kit*, 1 Pair - 8ft 10AWG Tray Cables*)
Renogy 200 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panels - 2x 100W panels
12V 200Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery w/ Bluetooth
12V 200Ah Pro Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery w/Bluetooth & Self-heating Function
Renogy 12V 200Ah Pro LiFePO4 Battery is set to revolutionize how you experience remote living and adventures by providing unmatched safety, reliability, and convenience in all conditions.
renogy.com
2000W 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter
2000W 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter
Renogy 2000W Inverter transforms the DC electricity stored in batteries into standard household AC power. Limited time sale, 10% off code: Renogy10off
renogy.com
1/0 AWG Battery Cables for Between Battery and Inverter
Littelfuse MEG250XP MEGA Slo-Blo Automotive Bolt-Down Fuse for Battery Wire