KITROBASKIN
Solar Enthusiast
Input from you is appreciated. For now, until I decide whether to stick with the 24V Phoenix 1200VA or go back to the old Xantrex 12V 600W, I would like to have an understanding how much, and what quality protection do these breakers and fuses claim to offer for protection right off positive from battery bank. Next time I place an order, figure I will get a T type fuse, but what level Amp protection?
First off, and least likely to be used, ~25 year old unused 20A Square D QO household type breakers.
Currently employing a previously used:
batteryhookup.com
Wondering how much power would be protected (when would it blow?):
Questioning the quality of protection from a breaker for this application (how many Amps before this trips?)
We have 2 year old, 12 units, AGM Golf cart sized batteries for our 24V home system that we want to cycle shallow, AND I want to have the resources on site to utilize if we get another off grid home system stoppage. Last summer we lost our 15 year old Outback inverter likely to a nearby lightning strike. This backup system would also be taken with us if we have some time before having to flee a forest fire, and possibly extended road travel.
Our 24/7, basically always on load is a Viasat Satellite device that gives us internet access. Looks like it takes less than 50 watts. By running it on this smaller system, the home batteries typically discharge about 10%, and the SOK LFP batteries should be ok with deeper discharges. They are fed by 2 Renogy 175W panels that cause the lithium batteries to dip quite a bit when we do get clouds. We are at 7200 feet elevation in the often sunny, north central mountains of New Mexico.
Gratitude for DIYsolar and her members!
First off, and least likely to be used, ~25 year old unused 20A Square D QO household type breakers.
Currently employing a previously used:
Bussbann Fusetron ACK 175 0-72VDC 175a Fuse
Here are Bussmann Fusetron 175a bolt on fuses. These are the best fuses for high current applications. These are the best DC fuses for batteries and are also approved for forklift applications. They will work with any voltage from 0-72v. Salvaged from forklift battery packs and fully tested...
batteryhookup.com
Wondering how much power would be protected (when would it blow?):
Renogy 30A Set w Holder ANL Fuse
Questioning the quality of protection from a breaker for this application (how many Amps before this trips?)
Blue Sea Systems 187 Series & 285 Series {100Amp} Surface Mount & Panel Mount Circuit Breakers
We have 2 year old, 12 units, AGM Golf cart sized batteries for our 24V home system that we want to cycle shallow, AND I want to have the resources on site to utilize if we get another off grid home system stoppage. Last summer we lost our 15 year old Outback inverter likely to a nearby lightning strike. This backup system would also be taken with us if we have some time before having to flee a forest fire, and possibly extended road travel.
Our 24/7, basically always on load is a Viasat Satellite device that gives us internet access. Looks like it takes less than 50 watts. By running it on this smaller system, the home batteries typically discharge about 10%, and the SOK LFP batteries should be ok with deeper discharges. They are fed by 2 Renogy 175W panels that cause the lithium batteries to dip quite a bit when we do get clouds. We are at 7200 feet elevation in the often sunny, north central mountains of New Mexico.
Gratitude for DIYsolar and her members!
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