How connect my batterie to my solar panel?

[rdlrn19]

Hi

I've 1 solar panel 63 wats 3.5amps 18 volts and also I've a 12volt solar charger. I would like to know how to connect my deep cycle batterie to my solar charger...

I don't know which wire use, or how made the conection to the solar charger, etc... somebody know how or some link please?

Thanks

[matrixone]

Is in the manual, but:

1-First your solar charger controller should have 3 types of connections, is Solar Panel (with positive and negative), Batteries (with positive and negative) and Load (with positive and negative)

2-FIRST connect your batteries, I recommend at least 10 gauge of cables with the correct polatity color, so the postive pole of the battery in the positive of the controller where you see the battery label and so on. Then connect the solar panel cables with the corrrect polarity in the charger controller where you see the solar panel IN label. FINALLY if you have a 12v loads, connect the desired load.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU ARE USING DC VOLTS, ALWAYS REMENBER TO PUT THE CORRECT POLARITY (RED IN RED AND BLACK IN BLACK), OR IF YOU KNOW POSITIVE WITH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE WITH NEGATIVE.

YOu can post a picture of the charger controller, to have the idea wich one you have.

[rdlrn19]

My solar charger is something like this:

http://www.enalmex.com/docpdf/controladores/Mornigstar/SunSaver.pdf

[matrixone]

Yes, follow my directions, but have another jumper that you need to remove, if you have flooded battery or sealed (gel or free maintenance).

[rdlrn19]

So with 10 gauge of cables connect the battery and the inverter, right ?

Do I need cables like the batteries car?

[SiL3nT]

So with 10 gauge of cables connect the battery and the inverter, right ?

Do I need cables like the batteries car?

You can also use those to power batteries.

[Mike90250]

Before we can advise you what size cables, we need to know :
the size of the loads the inverter will be powering
the voltage of the battery bank.

#10 ga cables generally, will not be enough to power much of a load on the inverter.

[Mike90250]

Trying to get out from the same problem.

Please reply in detail to me deeply.

What's this, spam with out a message, or just building points ?

[rimpa001]

Hi

I've 1 solar panel 63 wats 3.5amps 18 volts and also I've a 12volt solar charger. I would like to know how to connect my deep cycle batterie to my solar charger...

I don't know which wire use, or how made the conection to the solar charger, etc... somebody know how or some link please?

Thanks

Things You'll Need:

Solar panel (12 volt or better)
12-Volt Deep-cycle lead/acid battery
Battery box
12-Volt DC power meter
DC Power input
Red and black insulated wire
Wire cutters

Instructions->>

Step 1:Connect the power meter to the battery using insulated wire. Connect the positive battery terminal to the positive terminal on the meter using red wire. Connect the negative terminals using black wire. Keep the color / terminal match the same throughout the wiring process.

Step 2:Connect the DC input to the battery using insulated wire.

Step 3:Connect the solar panel to the battery using insulated wire.

Step 4:Connect additional batteries to the first battery if more power is desired.

Step 5:Put the solar panel in the sun so that it begins charging the battery. Once charged, the plug on the DC input can be plugged into various appliances to run them off the battery charge.

[Mike90250]

Things You'll Need:

Solar panel (12 volt or better)
12-Volt Deep-cycle lead/acid battery
Battery box
12-Volt DC power meter
DC Power input
Red and black insulated wire
Wire cutters

Instructions->>

Step 1:Connect the power meter to the battery using insulated wire. Connect the positive battery terminal to the positive terminal on the meter using red wire. Connect the negative terminals using black wire. Keep the color / terminal match the same throughout the wiring process.

Step 2:Connect the DC input to the battery using insulated wire.

Step 3:Connect the solar panel to the battery using insulated wire.

Step 4:Connect additional batteries to the first battery if more power is desired.

Step 5:Put the solar panel in the sun so that it begins charging the battery. Once charged, the plug on the DC input can be plugged into various appliances to run them off the battery charge.

Cool, you do that all without any fuse !! And you don't need an inverter, you just plug your appliances right into the DC.

How cool is that Safety Third ! All fun and games till someone looses an eye.

[postman]

i want to learn,

which solar panel need how much battery capacity if we use 2x180 wat solar panel.

can i use;

2 pcs 12 volt 80 amper,
4 pcs 12 volt 40 amper,


Which kind of battery type is good for us?

thanks

[MarineLiner]

which solar panel need how much battery capacity if we use 2x180 wat solar panel.

can i use;
2 pcs 12 volt 80 amper,
4 pcs 12 volt 40 amper,

Which kind of battery type is good for us?

For easy of connection,
choose 2 pcs of 80AH
instead of 4 of 40AH.

I've read SunKing wrote about AGM battery is good.

Choosing battery capacity is depend on:
how many ampers you need ?,
for how many hours?
SunKing had post about it many, many times and in detail.

[postman]

thanks your repply,

i actually want to know, which battery size can charge easily, thats why i think about that way.

regards

[MarineLiner]

In theory:
2 x 180w solar panels can produce 360w.
with 5 hours good sunlight it has 1800wH power,
means 12v 150AH.
But there's loose by in-efficiency.
We can read from posts by Mike and SunKing all about it in detail.