I have a simple question - the fuse is there to protect the wire; so, the fuse should be as close to the solar panel as possible, shouldn't it? Where would you put it? Outside, next to the panel? Or inside, as soon as the wire goes through the deck?
I bet there are some rules of thumb. Thanks Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa ON Sent from my Android-based can on a string -------- Original message -------- From: Novabraid via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 2021-08-29 18:00 (GMT-05:00) To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: csgilchr...@comcast.net Subject: Stus-List Re: Another Solar question My Renogy MPPT controler calls for a 20A Fuse. I have 2 100w semi flexible panels. Output is often close to 18amps Chuck Gilchrest s/v Half Magic 1983 LF 35 Padanaram, MA From: cenelson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2021 5:42 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: cenelson <cenel...@aol.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Another Solar question I use a ~ 30 watt solar to keep my batteries topped off without using shore power even when it is available. It is wired directly to my start battery and my ACR keeps both batteries topped off. My question is should I put a fuse in the positive output from the solar controller—IIRC it has a MPPT controller—to prevent a disaster in case a short develops anywhere in the panel/controller/hook-up/ etc.? If so, about what size fuse? Thanks, Charlie Nelson 1995 C&C 36 XL/kcb Water Phantom My question is should Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Faol-news-email-weather-video%2Fid646100661&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca34d67118b444706241908d96b386019%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637658712154636100%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nlvamv8yWBZhq7TM0Y08SdGLrkfFXLLnbswBgS6yej8%3D&reserved=0> On Sunday, August 29, 2021, 4:39 PM, dwight veinot via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Does your bilge pump run that much in a week to drain your batteries. Must be a lot of water getting in On Sun, Aug 29, 2021 at 4:35 PM Danny Haughey via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Hi all, So, I took the solar panels and the Bimini in for the hurricane that was coming least week. And I had to keep them off for the week because I couldn't get back to the boat, and the batteries went down to 11.4 I guess running the bilge pump all week. I put the panels back up and I'm getting the voltage out of them but the victron is not charging the batteries. Would this be an indication that the batteries charge has gotten too low and that the Charger won't start the charge? Thanks, Danny -------- Original message -------- From: Stu via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Date: 8/29/21 12:19 PM (GMT-05:00) To: C&C Email List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: Stu <s...@snghost.com<mailto:s...@snghost.com>> Subject: Stus-List Don't forget the upcoming rendezvous Good afternoon Don’t forget our next online/virtual rendezvous on Tuesday, Aug 31, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). You must register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdeGrpj0iGNCGFaM3Jukol37WHaa09Z9e<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZUtdeGrpj0iGNCGFaM3Jukol37WHaa09Z9e&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca34d67118b444706241908d96b386019%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637658712154641094%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=vctARZ9EK3umG8bm4sJZtGfdjhr0eDOoe879hW2aHaA%3D&reserved=0> After registering, you will receive information about joining the meeting. Hope to see you there. Stay safe ‘n’ healthy Stu Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.me%2Fstumurray&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca34d67118b444706241908d96b386019%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637658712154646093%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ZieQTXndS9XJtZEVWaVnkxLls5v6f9AnB%2FrOpLi81f0%3D&reserved=0> Thanks - Stu -- Sent from Gmail Mobile Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.me%2Fstumurray%2520&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca34d67118b444706241908d96b386019%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637658712154656091%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=5qrMer%2F4ycAZqEdcbcl0OfA2cwTZ7edBXREmZ%2Fpk5Wo%3D&reserved=0> Thanks - Stu
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