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  • Boat Battery Switch for DC Disconnect fro panels?

    Can I use my cheap RV/boat 12v battery switch as a disconnect for my modest 12v array (200w)? Thanks.

  • #2
    You can, up to the rating on the switch.
    Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
    || Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
    || VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A

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    • #3
      Thanks Mike

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      • #4
        Absolutely. Marine grade switches and cables are excellent. Just stay with voltage and current specs. Just make damn sure they BREAK before MAKE. Make before Break can be a fire on your hands.
        MSEE, PE

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