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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-11-2020, 00:04
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

The fuse protects the wire. It should be sized higher than max load and lower than the wire's ampacity.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-10-2020, 09:41
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Plus the ability to adjust every parameter.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-10-2020, 10:33
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

You need the Victron 100/30 Smartsolar for 350 watts of panels.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-06-2020, 19:06
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

I have ferrules for wires from 14 gauge to 6 gauge. 10 gauge and larger for solar. Much better than bare wire.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-06-2020, 11:26
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

As posted you will need two of the 100/30 controllers. An alternative if you wish to keep the wiring the same is one 100/50 controller.

You can over-panel a Victron controller but you would only...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-05-2020, 22:37
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

So you do have 3 panels in series?

The voltage should not vary much as long as the sun shines in a given climate. Cooler temps will cause the voltage to increase though. The amperage will be the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-05-2020, 17:41
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Because the panels will at times exceed that voltage. If or when they do it is probably goodbye controller. Victron for example recommends keeping the total panel voltage lower.

Your panels are...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-05-2020, 19:59
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Whatis the maximum voltage your controller can accept. If it is 100 volts 3 is 1 too many.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-05-2020, 20:27
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Still want to know where the panels are located.

What is the maximum voltage the controllers will accept? If it is 100 volts you cannot wire 3 panels in series.

More information will help us...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-05-2020, 18:48
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Where on the boat are the panels installed?

If a pair of panels are wired in series and one is shaded you will lose output from both.

Unless the paired panels are never shaded a very good case...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-05-2020, 13:19
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

They are probably 24 volt nominal panels which would have an open circuit voltage of 39 volts approx and a loaded voltage of about 33 volts.

I have never seen a 265 watt panel that was 12 volts...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-02-2018, 19:38
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Install flexible panels over plastic sign board, forget what it is called, but it is smooth on both sides and has lengthwise air gaps throughout.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-02-2017, 01:26
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

Yes, great post. But your theoretical max output is 136 amps, not 160. Panel wattage divided by the bulk charging voltage of 14.4.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-02-2017, 20:25
Replies: 383
Views: 527,948
Posted By mitiempo
Re: Illustrated Guide to Solar Installations on Boats

It makes a big difference. If there is any shading you do not want series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qD3mN8VotQ&t=36s
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