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Post by jcmontana on Aug 28, 2018 0:48:54 GMT
Ok, tried to upload these pics of my solar "box" of parts. The fuse block has space for 12 fuses and 12 +- connections.
!0 ga wire from battery to fuse block(which isnt installed yet),install an inline fuse or that automatic breaker that was mentioned??
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Post by jcmontana on Aug 28, 2018 0:58:23 GMT
the one on the right shows what the solar panels are doing, it always has a happy face on it, so I assume its working correctly,,the one on the left was wired all the way up to the starter battery, I have no idea why he did that other then maybe it shows what the starter battery is doing,,,any thoughts??
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Post by tattoo on Aug 28, 2018 1:07:01 GMT
So all the fuse block is doing is going to the gauges? At least that's what they look like...
I hate those spade connectors...
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Post by tattoo on Aug 28, 2018 1:08:52 GMT
Another question, Is that going to be a closed box when it's finished? With batteries in there??
And what's all that other stuff going on in there?
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Post by jcmontana on Aug 28, 2018 1:22:02 GMT
under the fuse block, one of those is a usb charging outlet and the other one is what the arb fridge connected into, like a cigarette12v plug.
No it wont be a closed box when done, thats just how it was when I purchased the van.
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Post by tattoo on Aug 28, 2018 1:58:29 GMT
under the fuse block, one of those is a usb charging outlet and the other one is what the arb fridge connected into, like a cigarette12v plug. No it wont be a closed box when done, thats just how it was when I purchased the van. Got ya.... Be sure and have all of your 12v draws off of the batteries not the CC load side......
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Post by jcmontana on Aug 28, 2018 2:00:33 GMT
what is the CC load side?
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Post by tattoo on Aug 28, 2018 2:11:31 GMT
what is the CC load side? On your CC on the right side where the lugs are.... You have where the panels attach to the CC then the batteries then the 12v load.... That should be used only for small things like lights and a very few of them..
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Post by jcmontana on Aug 28, 2018 2:30:23 GMT
tattoo, I have no idea what your talking about,,,is the CC my 40amp charge controller?
which part is the 12v load? You mean the fuse block? You lost me.
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Post by jcmontana on Aug 28, 2018 2:33:37 GMT
In the top picture I posted on this page, right in front of the charge controller, their is a black ground wire connected to either a buss bar or a large copper fuse..
Is this a fuse, or just a good way of connecting wires together.
Im very slow with 12v elec..
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Post by jcmontana on Aug 28, 2018 2:36:14 GMT
Tattoo, ok, think I got it, your saying dont plug anything into the charger directly that uses power, I will run everything off the battery fuse block....the only thing I was thinking of getting to hook into the CC is that temperature setup renolgy sells.
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v10
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Post by v10 on Aug 28, 2018 10:40:36 GMT
Ventilation is very important.
You are correct. Your fuse block will accommodate both + and -
For your 10g wire, you can use either a circuit breaker or a fuse. Your choice. I like the auto reset circuit breaker because it would reset itself if it tripped. Plus auto parts stores sell them so they are readily available while traveling.
You'd do well to add up your max draw to make sure a 30 amp is enough.
Did you say there is a big fuse on the negative of your starting battery? Finding the manufacturers installation manual on that unit and checking the previous owners work would be time well spent
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Post by bupkis on Aug 28, 2018 11:06:48 GMT
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Post by jcmontana on Aug 28, 2018 23:11:26 GMT
Yes it is a mess and confusing as hell to me..actually the battery sat in the bottom of that box and the bolts are the connection to the battery terminals.
You are correct the small wires at the shunt are going to the xantrex, there is actually 6 wires coming off that xantrex, 3 red and 2 black going into the box and one red wire from the "VA location on the xantrex" going all the way up to the starter battery. Why run the wire to the starter battery?
Thanks for the link to the xantrex, but it makes no sense to me, can you explain in laymans terms what that xantrex does that the MT50 doesnt do.
Is the xantrex a good part to have or should I get rid of it?
V10, bupkis said it is a shunt, I have no idea what its for, I read the wikipedia on it still dont understand why its their.
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Post by tattoo on Aug 28, 2018 23:21:28 GMT
can you explain in laymans terms what that xantrex does that the MT50 doesnt do. LOL Good luck with that... LOL Unless he has changed with his name change.....
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