Post by Ben C on Oct 11, 2018 13:50:00 GMT
Not too sure if I screwed up ordering stuff. My issue I noticed is the Max charge Amp rating on the Batteries is 35A and my Charge controller is rated at 40A. I'm running the batteries in parallel so I would assume that means the max charge rating would then be 70A because they're ran in parallel? Just trying to make sure I'm safe in everything I'm wiring up. Any help would be appreciated.
Also, I was wondering is there any issue with having a disconnect switch on the wiring running from the panels to the charge controller? On Renogy's instruction manuals it states to never have the Solar Panels connected to the charge controller without the batteries being connected. In case I ever needed to work on anything I was going to put a Heavy Duty On/Off switch before the charge controller. Is there any issue with doing this?
System description:
Vehicle 2012 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 Cargo
Qty 3 - 100W Monocrystalline Panels Ran in Parallel
40A Commander Charge Controller
Qty 2 - 155AH VMAX Deep Cycle AGM batteries Ran in Parallel
Smart Isolater connected to starter battery and wired back to positive Bus Bar
Also, I was wondering is there any issue with having a disconnect switch on the wiring running from the panels to the charge controller? On Renogy's instruction manuals it states to never have the Solar Panels connected to the charge controller without the batteries being connected. In case I ever needed to work on anything I was going to put a Heavy Duty On/Off switch before the charge controller. Is there any issue with doing this?
System description:
Vehicle 2012 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 Cargo
Qty 3 - 100W Monocrystalline Panels Ran in Parallel
40A Commander Charge Controller
Qty 2 - 155AH VMAX Deep Cycle AGM batteries Ran in Parallel
Smart Isolater connected to starter battery and wired back to positive Bus Bar
