Hi,
First time poster here. Really a great forum and I've spent quite a bit of time reading. Thank you contributors for helping a newbie out.
I'm going to install an emergency solar power system at home. I have no plans to use it. It is solely intended for an emergency. I live in LA and it's likely we'll see another earthquake at some point. I'll test the system from time to time and of course maintain it.
Im not an electrician so I'll be seeking professional help with the install. That said, I am compiling the pieces and have the following:
1. Four 250w panels (listed as 8.3 amp)
2. An 80 amp MPPT controller
3. A combiner box with 10 amp breakers.
4. Two brand new 12v 200 ah AGM batteries
5. Cable and cords necessary to make the connections (6 awg, etc)
The plan in my mind is to run 2 stings (of 2 panels in series) to the combiner box and then to the controller resulting in a 24v feed to the batteries tied in series.
im working out (at least in my mind) the grounding and fusing. The run from the panels to the box is roughly 25 feet and from the box to the controller no more than 8 feet.
Based on this tread, it looks like I can run a 24v 1000w inverter. Do you think I could push it to 1500w?
Also, based on another tread I read, it also looks like I may be able to put the batteries in the house assuming battery boxes and ventilation to the outside. Can this be done safely?
Thanks in advance for any advice you may be able to provide.
Rick
First time poster here. Really a great forum and I've spent quite a bit of time reading. Thank you contributors for helping a newbie out.
I'm going to install an emergency solar power system at home. I have no plans to use it. It is solely intended for an emergency. I live in LA and it's likely we'll see another earthquake at some point. I'll test the system from time to time and of course maintain it.
Im not an electrician so I'll be seeking professional help with the install. That said, I am compiling the pieces and have the following:
1. Four 250w panels (listed as 8.3 amp)
2. An 80 amp MPPT controller
3. A combiner box with 10 amp breakers.
4. Two brand new 12v 200 ah AGM batteries
5. Cable and cords necessary to make the connections (6 awg, etc)
The plan in my mind is to run 2 stings (of 2 panels in series) to the combiner box and then to the controller resulting in a 24v feed to the batteries tied in series.
im working out (at least in my mind) the grounding and fusing. The run from the panels to the box is roughly 25 feet and from the box to the controller no more than 8 feet.
Based on this tread, it looks like I can run a 24v 1000w inverter. Do you think I could push it to 1500w?
Also, based on another tread I read, it also looks like I may be able to put the batteries in the house assuming battery boxes and ventilation to the outside. Can this be done safely?
Thanks in advance for any advice you may be able to provide.
Rick
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