This is my first solar project. I've tried to do my homework the past few weeks and this what I have so far, but I still have a few questions. Let me know if you see any pitfalls here.
This is for a small one room cabin. The intention is to charge phones/laptops, run a 24V DC fan in summer, and interior and exterior lights. (DC, Probably LEDs)
I have two 230W hyundai solar panels that I intend to wire in parallel to a Xantrex C-60 PWM controller to charge two 12V 200ah AGM batteries wired in series. I'm planning on using 6 AWG wire, I'm guessing about 20 foot from the panels to the controller then another 4 foot to the batteries. The C-60 has an optional battery temp sensor.
Is this something you would feel comfortable leaving unattended for several weeks? Should there be some sort of cooling fan on the controller or batteries for 90° summer days?
Surely there needs to be a fuse or two in here some where, would 60 AMP be appropriate between the PV and controller and between controller and battery?
Thanks!
JB
This is for a small one room cabin. The intention is to charge phones/laptops, run a 24V DC fan in summer, and interior and exterior lights. (DC, Probably LEDs)
I have two 230W hyundai solar panels that I intend to wire in parallel to a Xantrex C-60 PWM controller to charge two 12V 200ah AGM batteries wired in series. I'm planning on using 6 AWG wire, I'm guessing about 20 foot from the panels to the controller then another 4 foot to the batteries. The C-60 has an optional battery temp sensor.
Is this something you would feel comfortable leaving unattended for several weeks? Should there be some sort of cooling fan on the controller or batteries for 90° summer days?
Surely there needs to be a fuse or two in here some where, would 60 AMP be appropriate between the PV and controller and between controller and battery?
Thanks!
JB
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