yes but. the panels never generate the rated watts in the real world. best to monitor output in your specific locale / application. No need to make an expensive upgrade for something that will never happen. I run 2x 100/30 amp controllers on 2 sets of 4 x 150 watt panels in the baja. They never make more than 10 amps.
Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Friday, December 9, 2022 8:29:20 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Marek Dziedzic <dziedzi...@hotmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Solar switch? Actually, the controller should be even bigger (400 W/12 V = 33.333 A). A 30 A controller will be marginal, at best. If you run it like that, it may generate excessive heat and may fail prematurely. The voltage would depend on how the panels are connected. If all in parallel, then the voltage should not exceed 20-22 V. Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa ON From: Korbey Hunt via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Friday, December 9, 2022 10:10 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Kevin Wright <kcwright...@gmail.com>; Korbey Hunt <kampf2...@hotmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Solar switch? sounds OK. Note the rating on your Victron controller. A 100v/ 30amp controller is likely needed for 4 panels. they could generate over 80 volts. Your Victron has a switch for different battery types if you change system in the future. Also be sure to fuse or use a breaker in the system between panels and battery. Get Outlook for Android<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2FAAb9ysg&data=05%7C01%7C%7C786a433a603c47981a8c08dad9fa3a4a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638061965984163959%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lVwlWUeVphhd9OYMnWZ9jUJf23Si%2F8iFAqp46sisc3M%3D&reserved=0> ________________________________ From: Kevin Wright via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Sent: Friday, December 9, 2022 7:44:47 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: Kevin Wright <kcwright...@gmail.com<mailto:kcwright...@gmail.com>> Subject: Stus-List Solar switch? Hi All, Starting to look at the project list for the spring and I have a question for the group. I have 4 100 watt solar panels that are connected directly to a solar generator (Bluetti AC200P) that is wired to the AC panel. When I want to charge the house bank I flip the switch for the House bank/start bank charger. Obviously not the most efficient way to charge but works. I have a Victron solar charge controller that came with the panels that I would like to use. The question is, can I run the solar panels into a two way switch. One side going to the charge controller and the other going to the solar generator? That way I could charge the house bank till full then switch it over to the lithium. Thanks everyone. Kevin Wright Landfall 43 Raven Midland ON.
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