Thank you for citing a standard, in this case the NEC, and explaining why certain things are done in certain ways. Winging it with electrical systems can lead to unexpected/unfortunate outcomes. Standards exist to save lives.
@englishstone340
Жыл бұрын
You explain things perfectly and your speed of talking/explaining is outstanding! I will owe you for a big thanks when I finish my solar project!
@EXPLORISTlife
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@SVInsouciance
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. Purchased a new SSC and 32A breaker for our boat and subsequently realized that the breaker wiring could be “omni directional”. Now I’m good to go. Nicely done video.
@FreeSpiritOz
Жыл бұрын
I have found your videos just in time. Im installing solar on my yacht, just as on your camper /RV. Your videos are very educational. I now can proceed with my installation. Dont worry I have an electrician friend helping me..
@Psalmist.SamuelAdams
3 ай бұрын
Got a package from y'all today awesome stuff
@MrA1582000
3 жыл бұрын
You are such an excellent teacher. So step by step logical instructions.
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@k33ganat0r9
3 жыл бұрын
Just started my journey on the campervan trail and I know nothing about electricity and wiring and all this and I apparently said something that surprised my grandpa that is an old naval electrical engineer so I must be learning something. Thanks for the great vids can't wait to learn more. Doing a box truck conversion on an old 1974 dodge 3/4 ton, my very first conversion project! So exciting
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@rikmorel4870
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I'm building an RV and was just at the stage of adding the solar disconnect. Learned a LOT with this and saved me a lot of hassle down the road, and possibly a disaster as well as I was about to use one of the switches you advised to never use here.
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Cheers!
@SocalMarineUSA
Жыл бұрын
legend bro - setting up solar at my shop cos I dont have a fixed building for city power - your vids are superbly helpful!
@SA-sb7rt
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being clear , because it’s confusing. Better to be simple in this subject 👍👍
@mallorymcguire833
2 жыл бұрын
I love your channel.Ican go back and watch these videos multiple times if I need to, along with all the other ones.
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@bhunter736
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for pointing out and explaining the NEC code for this. I'm thinking my combiner box already meets this, but since those are outside I'm going to install a box similar to what you demonstrated with right next to my inverter for convenience. I'm also going to put a label regarding the NEC code on it as a reminder. Your videos are all so clear and purposeful, thank you.
@EXPLORISTlife
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk
Жыл бұрын
I like that cable duct, very flexible for wire entry
@matthewewert8751
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Nate, Thanks for making all of these videos! The information is extremely helpful! Just wondering if you were ever considered making some videos for a setup much less complicated and on a smaller scale. Like an over-landing vehicle (Jeep) with a dual battery setup under the hood and 200W solar just to power a small propane heater and fridge? Something small enough that wouldn't require an inverter maybe? Thanks again and love the videos!
@Tom111060
3 жыл бұрын
... great tips as always ... and in 0.75-speed an old german guy can follow along as well ... ;-)
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@stephenllewellyn4135
3 жыл бұрын
Seen quite a few of your video’s, and you put so much detail into a easy to understand presentation, and such a big help as I slowly build my camper electric’s,you do a awesome job thanks steve 👌
@RetreatHacker
3 жыл бұрын
awesome video. Extremely helpful! I have a 90v 40a array and this really help me
@garywoodworth2979
2 жыл бұрын
Great information. Very direct. Good job. Thank you.
@laylyly12
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you , very good demonstration.
@Mgroce9635
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, I installed this in my new system
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@scottleggejr
3 жыл бұрын
My problem is my heat gun needs a hell of a big solar array to run 😂 Great channel and video!
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
lol, true. I usually use a heat gun when I'm testing a system and purposefully trying to drain the batteries a bit. I think I'm going to get one of the Dewalt cordless heat guns soon for general usage: amzn.to/3faSaBl
@knowledgeshortvideos
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. According to your explanation: 63amps dc breaker >250v fits all solar systems between pv and solar inverter. What about the amp size of dc circuit breaker between the inverter and the batteries? And the ac circuit breaker between in and out ac current?
@alexmarchant1825
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant explanation!
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!👍
@JD-ft2lr
2 жыл бұрын
From the video (I only watched once) it seems the breaker is just a two pole switch in all practical purposes. Why not just use a two pole Anderson type plug?
@chachi5975
3 жыл бұрын
I switched to that double pole last summer because you mentioned it in another video. Thanks for the explanation as to why. It sounds like that was an update in the 2020 code so there's probably lots of incorrectly wired PV systems on RVs. I had the Blue sea systems circuit breaker and my series/parallel was around 44v so I guess it was ok but I had tunnel vision looking at the amperage and not the max voltage. Thanks for explaining this in detail, great job and thank you 😁👍
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've made that mistake in the past as well before I really dove into doing this stuff (and teaching it) properly.
@pcaffeldt
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your solar videos
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul Affeldt, No problem! Glad it helped! :)
@janesinger2008
Жыл бұрын
Why is the disconnect amps set at "greater than 30"? Have a 30 amp controller which is sized for a system a bit bigger than mine. Why do I need more than a 30 amp disconnect? Great stuff!
@EXPLORISTlife
Жыл бұрын
That is explained in the 2nd half of the video. 👍
@chico711
Жыл бұрын
Hi, i have a 3500w 24v inverter with 2 batteries ( 200amp each) my dc breaker is SPV-125 C80 (500v) and 6000 A i need to add 4 extra batteries of 200 amp each so the total is 6 , do i need to change my breaker to a bigger one or not? Thank you in advance
@SamCarleton
Жыл бұрын
I have one question…. I have my tiny little teardrop camper wired up exactly the way you described! I’m about to rewire things, make a cleaner, tighter install. I’ve seen others install the solar disconnect without putting it into the waterproof box that you used. In my install I really don’t have very much space. Can I get away without using the water proof box?
@HarryLevinson
Жыл бұрын
Nice video and clean installation. However, one note, a breaker is not between the panels and the controller as solar panels are self limiting. If your wires are properly sized you will have no problem. You should definitely have an appropriate switch to disconnect the panels safely. Of course the breaker can be used for this but it is an unnecessary waste of money.
@EXPLORISTlife
Жыл бұрын
That was explained in the 2nd half of the video just in case you didn't watch it through all of the way. 🙂👍
@larryschwartz9010
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nate, very helpful video as usual. Most other video simply recommend one of the other breakers that you suggested not be used due to voltage issues which I appreciate. One question I had was where do you get that black backer board for install? I dont see it on your parts list. Thanks
@srupp9271
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent ! One thing I don't understand and I know there is always a reason for why things are made the way they are. Why do the incoming wires positive and negative need to be disconnected simultaneously ?
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
In short: if the positive and negative wires upstream of the switch rub together and create a direct short, the negative wire could be carrying voltage even if the positive wire was disconnected. I'll let you google the long answer. It's in some white papers out there somewhere but I'll let you chase that rabbit on your own.
@ZerHour
3 жыл бұрын
Have you seen the double pole DC breakers were the wire polarity at the top is opposite at the bottom of the breaker they have + & - marked on each end and are aligned opposite ?
@noxikid
Жыл бұрын
be carefull with them, they can catch fire when trips off even under normal current if they were wired with wrong polarity
@flintmichels3663
18 күн бұрын
I don’t see a dual din box on your website. Perhaps I’m missing it.
@jimkemp1816
2 жыл бұрын
I built out my electrical system according to the custom design you created for me and it works fantastic. I'm finally adding a 120W suitcase solar panel and the plan doesn't show a DC disconnect switch. Do I need one if I only plan to occasionally connect the panel to the MPPT charge controller? The disconnect would be the MC4 connectors between panel and charger controller.
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
I'd say it's fine without for portable panels. You can 'turn the panels off' by flipping them over face-down and then when you disconnect both MC4 connectors; that is effectively disconnecting both the positive and negative conductors.
@sandramac3
Жыл бұрын
Hi there. I wired this same breaker between my panels and controller. Are they ever defective? I now show volts coming in but no amps. All readings were good before I added the same breaker. Yes panel wires come in the top, and bottom wires go to controller….same polarity.
@Dave_Simmons
2 жыл бұрын
Just a little FYI, the DIN rail circuit breaker box you link to is currently unavailable. However, other sellers are selling the same box. Your videos are a great help to me. I'm working on putting together a 24V system, I don't know what the final size will be yet. I'm buying a few parts for it each month, as my finances are rather limited.
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
I've switched my recommendation away from this breaker and box largely because nobody on Amazon could keep them in stock. We now stock an actual DC isolation switch in our store. Check the pinned comment.
@Dave_Simmons
2 жыл бұрын
@@EXPLORISTlife Thanks, I'll do that.
@pedrorodriguez7601
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for what you do👍
@markmackillop8742
Жыл бұрын
I purchased two of these breakers from your link a while back. My plan was to use the second one in the same enclosure as a shut off for my Orion dc to dc charger. I was hoping that the 63 amp rating would offer redundant over current protection for my 6 awg cable coming from the van bus bar under the drivers seat. Is this an ok application for the breaker?
@scottpiper4228
7 ай бұрын
Question. Can I use 10 awg PV wire for other power uses inside the RV, as I've a lot of it left over. Thanks for any help.
@laurabarnes3295
Жыл бұрын
Nice but got lost when it was time for selecting the size of breaker that you need
@KRich408
Жыл бұрын
Wow I just paid a Victron authorized installer in Quartzite $15k (a week ago) to install a 800w system they used the little black breaker in my system. They didn't give me a way to disconnect the batteries either I have a lot of AH 2 Battle Born Game changers. I'm still trying to clean up their mistakes.
@EXPLORISTlife
Жыл бұрын
Oof... Sorry you are dealing with that. Hopefully this channel is helping you with that cleanup.
@djc6436-e4h
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you!
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan Cronin, No problem! Glad it helped! :)
@JamesPartlow-lx6wx
Жыл бұрын
Nate Jim Partlow here. I purchased the DC solar disconnect switch for my solar install . I also see that you have used a solar disconnect breaker and din rail. Which is best or are both needed? In all your wiring diagrams you use one or the other, is it just a change in product and serves the same purpose. Thanks
@joesmith1142
Жыл бұрын
If it hasn't been asked already, can this switch be used to disconnect the panels while they are receiving full sun and are under load? I'm thinking of a rare event where an BMS fault occurs abd gives a warning of an imminent shutdown. Im not 100% sure it would be necessary to try and immediately disconnect the panels in such a situation though?
@sappleby63
2 жыл бұрын
Dang, guess I’m going to pull out my disconnect switch and install a double pole breaker. 😀
@007floppyboy
8 ай бұрын
why are you using a 32Amp MCB? 400W, 2 in series and both sets in parallel gives each leg (string) a current max of around 8.3Amps, prob a lot less depending on solar panel. 8.3 x 2 strings = around 16.6 amps. So the panels could be shorted out and the cable would just keep heating up. Suggest going to a type B MCB of 16 Amps rating. Remember that this wont operate until at least 16Amps x 1.15, so around 18.4 Amps, and that is only after the current has been flowing for around a few 1000 seconds. Personally I would go with a 13Amp unit, harder to get hold of, but much better protection, and you could drop a cable size down to 2.5mm2 (14 AWG) without too much voltage drop.
@skippylearn
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I was able to do this following your link for parts and watching your video. And I have to say it works!!! But I have a question!? This disconnects power from the solar array. So that you can work safely on your unit. But isn't there still power of the battery?? Thats a safety concern as well?? I dont know anything abt electric still learning tks. I guess when you shut of power, w the disconnect it should be followed with disconnecting the battery as well.? For total safety
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
All of my systems at www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams do indeed have a switch at the battery that would need to be turned off before anything else.
@toddtrowbridge5135
Жыл бұрын
What’s the advantage of using more than one charge controller?
@tariqusman2250
3 жыл бұрын
Our inverter has 2 mppt input each can take 11A . but our PV Panel produces 17.33A. Can we use Y connector to divide current and input 8.665A per mppt input?
@bestillandknowthatuaregod
2 жыл бұрын
GREAT INFO..... COULD YOU USE THE SAME BREAKER FOR disconnecting th batteries bank from midnite classic charge controller ?
@snoutybear3849
3 жыл бұрын
So if I wanted the breaker to act in the same way as a fuse would I choose a breaker slightly bigger than the short circuit amperage of my single panel. If that makes sense. Excellent video by the way.
@baqarrizvi8740
10 ай бұрын
Dear, my pv array current is 415 volt , is there any available breaker or protection that can trip in case of short circuit or over current or amp
@MichaelWish-n5e
Ай бұрын
Camp alot in the south. Would you add an SPD for lighting aswell
@EXPLORISTlife
Ай бұрын
This may take a more in-depth look at your personal setup. If you have purchased/are purchasing from our store (shop.explorist.life) reach out for some more personalized help: shop.explorist.life/support If you've purchased/are purchasing elsewhere, reach out to your dealer for support. We'd love to have you as a shop.explorist.life customer so we can provide a bit more help in the future. 🙂
@billshepard5917
7 ай бұрын
I'm about to add solar disconnect breakers to my travel trailer, I have roof mounted panels as well as a thru wall plug for portable. I know I will add the disconnect between panels and controller for the roof mounted, but I also want to add one for the portable circuit. My portable has the controller attached to the array. Do I need to move that controller to between the battery and the disconnect or is it OK to leave the controller where it is (panel>controller>thru wall plug>disconnect>battery) I was thinking in this configuration the thru wall plug become an alternate 12V source with the disconnect to turn it off.
@mosesmotaung3884
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nate, your videos are super good. I am learning a every time I watch your videos. Keep up the good work
@markmackillop8742
Жыл бұрын
I purchased this breaker box and 63 amp breaker from the product list on from your video. I see that the box fits two breakers. Is there a reason that I should not use a second identical breaker for the shut off and protection for my Orion dc to dc charger? 8 Awg for panel 6 Awg for Orion are the cable sizes I’m using. Thank you for all you do
@scottscrivner253
2 жыл бұрын
Nate….I built your exact system with the disconnect in this video. On my latest camping trip the disconnect tripped! Twice! Both at the height of sun for the day. I try to reset it and it would immediately trip. I left it off for 20 minutes or so and it reset. Why would the disconnect trip? I have 1200 watts of solar (6-200 watters) that are wired series-parallel.
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Is it the 63A breaker? Could always be a faulty breaker, I suppose. It's pretty rare for that breaker to trip. Are the connections nice and solid?
@scottscrivner253
2 жыл бұрын
Rookie move….connection worked its way loose from bottom of breaker to solar charge controller. Thanks
@georgekabele640
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I will be installing 8 Hanes Q. duo L- G8.3, 425w solar panels and I am confused what kind of PV array disconnect with DCbreakers. Thanks for your help.
@randystephens1002
Жыл бұрын
Hello Nate great videos. I am looking for the proper diagram hoping you can point me to. I am wiring 800watts of solar, 3000watt inverter. I removed the generator from my Chinook RV hoping to replace this system. The camper has 30 amp shore power. Can I just use the existing switch wires from the old generator? Do I need a on/off switch? Thank you
@EXPLORISTlife
Жыл бұрын
Check the 30A OEM RV Retrofit diagram available on www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams
@randystephens1002
Жыл бұрын
@@EXPLORISTlife thank you
@yolandek4
Жыл бұрын
If your fuses are before the isolator, how do you switch of the power still coming in from panels to replace the fuse and not get shocked?
@EXPLORISTlife
Жыл бұрын
Unhook the panels from the fuse. It's just a quick-connect/mc4 connection.
@dagwood1327
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Now you know.
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@dagwood1327
3 жыл бұрын
@@EXPLORISTlife I’m planning on / hope to do an off grid whole house and shop in the next couple of years. I really like the setups you do. Victron and battle born.
@dagwood1327
3 жыл бұрын
I have done several of my own house and shop wiring. I want to do solar while the government still allows it.
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a cool project! 👍👍
@ThomasPeltz
5 ай бұрын
I remain unsure whether or not I need to fuse my solar panels due to examples give always seem to use 3 or more solar panel when explained. This is my situation, helpful advise would be much appreciated. My system is a 12v system with 400ah lithium battery. I'm about to install 4 - 200w Renogy solar panels onto my camper and allowing for another 2 - 200w portable solar panels to be connected should I require if shade parked. These panels have a short ciruit current of 9.66v, open circuit voltage of 27v and a max series fuse rating at 15 amp. My Victron Smart MPPT 150/85 solar charger was selected for this PV system. This Victron mppt has 3 sets of MC4 connections for solar. That said I've decided to roof-top run 2 sets of 200w panels in parallel into 2 of the three mppt MC4 input connectors. Would I be correct in thinking that yes I do need to fuse each panel ? As this fuse video suggest a panel short could combined the short ciruit current (9.66A) of both panels to be 19.32A, Thus as over the 15A panel rating and so all panels be fused. Or did I over look some aspect. Any help much appreciated. Thanks
@EXPLORISTlife
5 ай бұрын
Hey, @ThomasPeltz! I appreciate you taking the time to ask your question, but unfortunately, I don't have enough info about your specific question to provide an accurate answer, but here is a playlist that, if you watch all of the videos start-to-finish (and take notes 😉), you'll have a REALLY good idea of how to design a solar array: kzitem.info/news/bejne/q6GY2WxqrHR5ppw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TV9pi83rFTv3ZuMT_S1xIZt Alternatively, I have some of my most common solar array setups pre-built here: shop.explorist.life/product-category/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/solar-charging-wiring-kits/
@chasehenderson6037
2 жыл бұрын
What if the inverter has the breakers built in? For example the SunGoldPower 4000 watt all in one inverter, charger, charge controller, transfer switch ? Do you think it is safe to rely on these breakers plus fuses on the incoming line?
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
I have no experience with that unit, unfortunately, so I can't really answer that question. I've got quite a few setups here on this channel, though, that will show you how I recommend building these systems. Check the channel playlists for 'full installs'.
@dominic-ryan
2 жыл бұрын
Makes perfect sense, thanks! Question about the reset breakers you show at 5:37 though, the middle breaker shown is (I believe) an audio line breaker? I've been told these are totally unsuitable for use as a breaker for any constant DC power load. Is this correct? If so, what makes them unsuitable?
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I don't recommend those in any electrical system because there isn't a reputable manufacturer that makes that type of breaker (maybe there is a good reason for that?). Blue Sea, Cooper, Eaton, Bussman, Littelfuse are a few of the overcurrent protection manufacturers I'm looking at when purchasing and recommending overcurrent protection.
@dominic-ryan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks @@EXPLORISTlife , that was close as I was about to put a bunch of these breakers (bimetallic I think they are called?) in my van. Concerning as I deliberately sought them out as they are the type used by the auto electrician who originally put my inverter in. Anyway, think I'll perhaps look at just an ANL fuse for the battery and either the Bussman or Blue Sea 187 series breaker for my inverter and perhaps just a basic blade fuse box for everything else (nothing above 40A).
@engineeringVirtue
3 жыл бұрын
Is there a breaker panel that takes and sends out three pairs of md4 connectors for multiple panel groups connecting to the new Victron smart solar 150/85 or bigger controllers...I'd rather use dedicated cables for each group and not seeing why I don't stick with the BogueRV prepared cables... new to all things solar though.
@larssmith3915
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nate. Thanks again for taking the time to put these together. We really appreciate it. Quick question, are you using the glands just because they came with the box? It doesn't seem like it needs to be waterproof 😊 and two cables in one gland wouldn't do that anyways, right? Are you worried about the edge of the entry hole abrading the cable? A simple grommet would work for that, no?
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
More for wire strain relief to help hold the wires in the breaker in the event it gets loose.
@larssmith3915
3 жыл бұрын
Gotcha. Thanks for the reply
@scottcarlson5424
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve ordered my disconnect and will be installing in the near future. Thanks so much for all your videos! I do have a question…when the disconnect is switched off, and the PV panels are active, ie generating voltage, is there any heat build-up to be concerned with?
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Nope. 👍
@williebechmeister3190
2 жыл бұрын
I have a solar generator in my house that will be hooked to three 400 watt solar panels wired in series. Together the three panels will generate 150 volts DC at 9 amps. It looks like the breakers you are using will work with this setup. Are there any similar breakers that can be used outside. I would prefer to mount the breakers at the panels on my solar ground mount rather than inside the house.
@nielpapenfus4321
3 жыл бұрын
One question, you said it is a regulation to have a solar breaker, so why does Jayco and multiple more caravan builders don’t install it? All that it is on the incoming positive wire is a 30a fuse.
@castleofelephants
2 жыл бұрын
What happens with products like the Redarc BCDC range or CTEK units which connect direct to solar positive and in the case of the Redarcs, solar negative attaches on the common vehicle earth? Are they just ignoring these rules and should their instructions be different?
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
I don't have much experience with those particular units.
@donaldjackson1154
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1200 watt solar system with a 60 amp charge controller need to know what kind of cut off switch to get so that I can disconnect panels from charge controller ?
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Check the pinned comment for the most up to date recommendation.
@chasing_tail_rv
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video where you do this with multiple charge controllers? NOT the video of wiring multiple charge controllers to the Victron Lynx Distributer, but to this point. Or do you just use 2 entry glands and 2 of these disconnects?
@pelecho
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 400w solar in series and a 40amp mppt. Do I have to used a dual breaker 50 amp or a 63amp ? Thanks and really good videos 👍
@dennisspino2607
3 жыл бұрын
I have a combiner box outside by the panels in a weather proof box with 3 - 15amp breakers will this be ok and not have to be in the house.
@FBall-im8ui
3 жыл бұрын
is article 690.13 in the USA OR Canada ?? not specific in video Thansk
@janesinger2008
Жыл бұрын
I saw you discontinued the disconnector, with a comment, but why isn't the original disconnector good for protection, just isolation? Why do I need a disconnector AND fuses?
@EXPLORISTlife
Жыл бұрын
The 2nd half of the video explains that. 🙂👍
@tom18181
Жыл бұрын
Hi there. Just a question. I'm doing the same thing with my solar panel. Just making sure with the rcd the solar goes though the top of the rcd then the mppt chager goes to the bottom? Also does it matter which way I have the positive and negative up the top as long as they match down the bottom? Thanks heaps
@EXPLORISTlife
Жыл бұрын
You'll want to check the user manual for your breaker for guidance as they are all different.
@jmpcrx
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, is there a minumum voltage for a dc breaker, as the one i was looking at says "from 300-1000v" - which is strange?
@nathanclemens7577
2 жыл бұрын
Hello I have three large panels one is solar all the way threw it the other 2 have a white backing. I'm trying to hook it up to my camper I have a couple of old car batteries and some romex house wire and a circuit breaker. I want to run straight to battery to panel is this possible.
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Based on the other videos you've watched on my channel (or other channels, for that matter)... what do you think would happen if you connected a few solar panels directly to 'a couple of old car batteries' without a charge controller in-between?
@charlesriggs6406
2 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT!!!!
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍👍
@xe-xx8vu
6 ай бұрын
I have seven 200 watts bougeRV panels in series a 30 amp DiHool braker. im using 10 AWG wire I should me good?
@EXPLORISTlife
6 ай бұрын
Hey, @xe-xx8vu! I appreciate you taking the time to ask your question, but unfortunately, I don't have enough info about your specific question to provide an accurate answer, but here is a playlist that, if you watch all of the videos start-to-finish (and take notes 😉), you'll have a REALLY good idea of how to design a solar array: kzitem.info/news/bejne/q6GY2WxqrHR5ppw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TV9pi83rFTv3ZuMT_S1xIZt Alternatively, I have some of my most common solar array setups pre-built here: shop.explorist.life/product-category/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/solar-charging-wiring-kits/
@Joeilliano
2 жыл бұрын
With the inverter 3000 watts How big the fuse amp I should put between the battery and the inverter?
Brilliant detail and really well explained! Thanks!!
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@tonysitko2540
2 жыл бұрын
Nice thanks I will have 2 arrays can 2 switches be put in one breaker box ?
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@Eighteenxray
2 жыл бұрын
My inverter wants a 200 amp 2 pole DC circuit breaker (for battery bank at 48v), but I can't find any online, do you know where I can buy them at?
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
That's strange that's what it specifically calls for. Multi-pole high amperage DC rated breakers are REALLY expensive. Here's a source: www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/circuit_protection_-z-_fuses_-z-_disconnects/ul_489_rated_molded_case_circuit_breakers_(mccb)/3-pole_mccbs,_15a-600a_(3p_series)/60a-225a_(225a_f-frame)/f3p-200-aux
@surenbono6063
2 жыл бұрын
...I can't find a heavy-duty DC/Amp/Watt led monitoring device combo with the disconnect...only AC types are available
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
The Victron SmartSolar MPPT Charge Controllers have solar amp/watt monitoring built in. See it in action here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/kWd8moV6j3yGpGU at the 52:00 mark
@Angelica._.officalll
3 жыл бұрын
Does the disconnect in a combiner box pretty much do the same thing?
@doyodanne
2 жыл бұрын
Awsome video as usual! Is it really a good idea to put two cables through a wire glands?
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
If you don't need the gland to be waterproof an are just using them for strain relief, it's totally fine.
@thomasbuechner9053
3 жыл бұрын
Really great video. I would like to know what the Backer Board is that was used to screwing everything down to. I have looked at backer board for tiling but it is pretty brittle. I could use a piece of plywood but would like to find something a bit smoother. A sheet of ABS plastic would be nice but pretty expensive.
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
What did I use? or what should YOU use? lol For the sake of this video... that is the bottom (rubber) side of a $5 floor mat/rug that is screwed to a piece of plywood; which I would NOT recommend for a permanent install. BUT... in my next full install, I'll be using plywood with coin grip flooring covering the surfaces with the components screwed to that.
@stevedecoded1
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, grateful your channel exists. Conscious of the space for electrics in my van (but of course safety comes first) - if I take two of those 48V max square breakers (one for the pos wire and one for the neg wire coming from one 24V PV) and position them side by side, would this have the same effect as a dim rail breaker and box? Thanks
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Nope. The positive and negative conductors need to be able to disconnect simultaneously.
@stevedecoded1
2 жыл бұрын
Ah I just noticed that although there are two pairs of wires to be fed into the breaker there is only one switch to flip that turns both off. Very helpful, thank you
@onestoptechnologies7305
Жыл бұрын
I love the videos, but how does NEC 551.1 apply?
@onestoptechnologies7305
Жыл бұрын
Is it true that as long as the PV system is under 24V, like an RV DC system, the NEC 690 doesn't apply?
@EXPLORISTlife
Жыл бұрын
It's pretty rare to find an RV solar array under 24V unless it's just like one panel.
@onestoptechnologies7305
Жыл бұрын
@@EXPLORISTlife OK, I just used two 12V 100W panels in parallel with a single pole disconnect on the positive side and a 30A charge controller. Then I use the cigarette lighter adapters throughout the RV for other power needs. I just wondered if I needed to rewire it. Thanks
@EXPLORISTlife
Жыл бұрын
@onestoptechnologies7305 Yeah, I mean... I provide the information and it's up to you if and/or how much of it you want to follow. But I design all solar arrays, as small as 20V all the way to 250V with dual pole disconnects as described.
@onestoptechnologies7305
Жыл бұрын
@@EXPLORISTlife Your systems look great! I just wasn't sure if mine was "up to code" or if I needed to rewire it. Thanks again.
@paulcurtis5496
2 жыл бұрын
I have a question about an array's voltage maximum as it relates to the SolarChargeControllerInverter's (SCCI) rated voltage input. My Growatt 12k SCCI can accept up to 250Vs per input, which it has 2. My 1st array is built from 5 x 49.85v panels in Series and the 2nd array is built from 5 x 49.55v panels also in Series. I live in Tucson so I'm not too concerned while I'm here, but I do plan on roaming up to Flagstaff, WY, UT, MT and ID during the winter and no doubt will both arrays exceed 250v. I've thought of 2 scenarios to employ: 1. Put a bypass switch between panels 4 and 5 so I turn both arrays from a 5 String Array into a 4 String Array 2. Have a Volt limiter built to limit Voltage to 240volts What are your thoughts? Cheers
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, Paul Curtis! I appreciate you taking the time to ask your question, but unfortunately, I don't have enough info about your specific question to provide an accurate answer, but here is a playlist that, if you watch all of the videos start-to-finish (and take notes 😉), you'll have a REALLY good idea of how to design a solar array: kzitem.info/news/bejne/q6GY2WxqrHR5ppw Alternatively, I have some of my most common solar array setups pre-built here: shop.explorist.life/product-category/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/solar-charging-wiring-kits/
@paulcurtis5496
2 жыл бұрын
@@EXPLORISTlife I’ve actually made it through most of your playlist, it’s outstanding. I have not found the insight I was looking for though. What info do you need that is missing?
@DrRobNoble
2 жыл бұрын
Why use a breaker rather than a switch? Are dual pole switches suitably rated for volts and amps harder to find or more expensive than breakers?
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Solar Disconnect switches have been historically harder to find and more expensive. Though we just bought a pallet of them and will be selling actual solar disconnect switches in our store soon.
@geoffparker2767
Жыл бұрын
Hi I have 2 x100w panels connected in parallel , max voltage is 18v and amps 5.55x2 ,i have a voc 21.6 volts and isc of 6.11amps . I dont know what the short circuit current is . Ihave a 30amp controller 12volt battery and an inverter of 1000.where and what size fuses do i need . (Desperate)
@EXPLORISTlife
Жыл бұрын
Hey, Geoff Parker! I appreciate you taking the time to ask your question, but unfortunately, I don't have enough info about your specific question to provide an accurate answer, but here is a playlist that, if you watch all of the videos start-to-finish (and take notes 😉), you'll have a REALLY good idea of how to design a solar array: kzitem.info/news/bejne/q6GY2WxqrHR5ppw Alternatively, I have some of my most common solar array setups pre-built here: shop.explorist.life/product-category/all-products/camper-wiring-kits/solar-charging-wiring-kits/
@keithwind4945
2 жыл бұрын
If my panels are on my upper deck of my house,should the breaker box be there.
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
You'll want to look into residential building code for disconnect location requirements. This channel is about building DIY campers, so the location is much more of a grey area.
@Schmitz3
2 жыл бұрын
Can you mount those breakers horizontally (sideways) ?
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
I don't believe there is anything saying you can't. 👍🙂
@wardg.5559
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love your channel! Do you have a video on how to know where to install solar panels on an rv's (travel trailer in my case) roof? Thank you! Again, great channel!
@RVingwithG
3 жыл бұрын
What are you looking to do? ALL RV / roof tops are different. and lots of people do different things on the tops of their RV. I took out/off my AC unit and put on 1,005 watts of solar. What size RV do you have and what are you looking to do? :)
@RVingwithG
3 жыл бұрын
Where they fit. Find the edge and or RIBS of the RV and screw into them.
@EXPLORISTlife
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Wa G! Thanks for watching. I don't have a video over that specifically, but will have a video coming out soon that will teach the best size and number of solar panels to use to get to your 'goal wattage' that I will attempt to cover panel placement in.
@chachi5975
3 жыл бұрын
Look up best way to mount solar panels to RV roof on KZitem. He uses channel strut which can be attached to the roof trusses and then the panels to the strut. The panels don't usually line up with the trusses so this method addresses that. I was lucky enough to have a hard frost one morning that showed me where the trusses are on my rig. I've heard of some people asking the manufacturer for a roof diagram to find where to drill. I used 1/2" aluminum from a company called Zoro.
@wardg.5559
3 жыл бұрын
@@RVingwithG I have a 1995 Jayco Eagle 304bh. I wanna add solar but I'll take a better look when I get the snow off 😁. Thank you
@wesbarnett8490
2 жыл бұрын
What size cable glands are used?
@borabora339
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you please tell me what circuit breaker I would need just for one solar panel rated 525/560W ?
@EXPLORISTlife
2 жыл бұрын
Based on the information provided in the video and in the pinned comment, what do YOU think you should need?
@borabora339
2 жыл бұрын
@@EXPLORISTlife I have watched couple of times your video and I believe is the 60amps one? Regards
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