In this episode you’ll get an insight into how to upgrade the electrical part of a solar panel system on a boat while at anchor. Packed full of hints and tips.
Also see episode 36 – How To DIY Solar Panel Upgrade (Mechanical) On A Boat Part 1
Episode Notes
Chapters
A) SOLAR CONTROLLERS
- 0:00 DIY Solar Panel Electrical Upgrade Introduction
- 1:45 MPPT controller, choosing a location
- 2:53 MPPT controller efficiency
- 3:40 Solar electrical components
- 4:01 Panel construction process and techniques
- 6:15 Why two MPPT Controllers?
- 7:35 Installing the control panel
B) SOLAR WIRING
- 11:23 Solar panel configuration
- 12:02 Cabling UV and mechanical protection
- 16:48 MC-4 connectors
- 18:46 Checking panel open circuit voltage (Voc)
- 20:12 Wiring the controllers to the panels and batteries
- 27:44 Commissioning and testing
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