Can i use these to plug into the renogy solar panel controler as to hook the controller to rv batteries ?
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This is not what MC4 connectors are for. They are for the 10 AWG cables coming from the photovoltaic panels to the controller. I would advise larger-gauge cables from the controller to the battery. I used 8 AWG from a Renogy 30A and soldered big-gauge eyelets to connect to the battery bank (4 x 6V golf cart batteries in series for 24V).
336377
Thank you for bringing that to our attention.After checking our system, we found that it could not be plugged into the renogy solar panel controler as to hook the controller to rv batteries. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
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yes, that's exactly what I bought them for. Hooked them up to my 50watt Renogy panel. Buy some 10 or 12 gauge copper wire. On one end strip off about 1 inch of insulation to expose wires and connect one pair of these MC4s. The other end strip off about 1/4 to 1/2 inch to fit directly into your charge controller.
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These are standard MC4 connectors as used on Renogy and many other PV arrays. To connect to the battery will depend on if you have an automotive battery or a deep cycle battery. Deep Cycle batteries have a 5/8" stud and a ring terminal is the best.Automotive batteries have a variety of terminal types so it is battery specific.
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MC4 connectors are used most often, they are weather tight, one each (male-female) from the panel . You will need to splice intoor use a terminal adapter at the batteries.Make sure to use a blocking diode if you are thinking about connecting directly from the PV panel to the battery. Not needed if you have a modern charge controller.Good luck-Bill
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MC4 connectors are used most often, they are weather tight, one each (male-female) from the panel . You will need to splice into or use a terminal adapter at the batteries. Make sure to use a blocking diode if you are thinking about connecting directly from the PV panel to the battery. Not needed if you have a modern charge controller. Good luck -Bill
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If this renogy PV panel is relative new they will plug in. These connectors have become the standard for modern panel because they are tamper proof and it is impossible to reverse the polatity. If the panel is really new, you will have to buy a special tool if you need to unplug them for some reason.
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I used mine in my RV renovation. They connect with the 2 wires directly and I suppose in a loop would work as well as they are led. They are bright and 12 volt
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Yes they can, they are basicly like a battery. The only thing you will need to watch is that the charge controller will handle the increased amperage. I am running 2 of them with a 10 amp controller (overkill) with no problems. Pricewise, if you haven't purchased these panels yet you could probably get a 50 watt panel cheaper.
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Yes, they're ideal for that purpose. You'll need a solar charge controller to manage the charge voltage and current, just as for any 12V battery system. The best and most efficient charge controller is the "maximum power point" (MPPT) controller.
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Yes if you have solar panels that put out as much as 32 amps controller. 12v x 32a =390 watt. This is a pretty big system.
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Late to the show, but yes, you can use these with a MPPT controller to charge a 12 volt system. With a PWM controller the excess volts would be wasted and you would not get the full wattage, but with a MPPT controller, it will convert the excess voltage into more amps, and get all the watts that can be squeezed out of these.
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The short answer is no, however with additional controllers, inverters, breakers and fuses any power sources can be combined. Wind, Solar, Hydro electric, even thermal. When combining these power sources to charge batteries it is best to have the experts design a system that will work for your specific application. This will save you money in the end.
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Should work if you wire it properly see the following web page on how to wire two 6 volt batteries to equal a 12 volt battery. As the Panel is strictly for charging 12 volt Batteries. you have to make it think the two 6 volts are a 12 volt battery. http://www.solarrvpanels.com/index.php/wiring-rv-batteries-properly/
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I'm not sure, but a controller only costs 10 bucks, and can save you from burning out your battery and your solar panel if something does go wrong
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I believe the new 30 watt panels have 2 wires pre attached that go to the battery. It is possible for this low wattage and current model, that you may not need the controller. Ask Renogy 800-330-8678
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The short answer is: A pair of alligator clips to connect the wires to the battery. If you or a friend have any mechanical ability at all, it is easy. You get 40' of wire that becomes 20' because you run two conductors, a positive and a negative. You will cut the desired length of wires to run from the panel to the controller. The wire remaining will be used to go from the controller to the battery. The terminals on the panel, the controller and the battery are clearly marked as to what goes where. (I used a piece of red tape to mark the hot (positive) wire at all ends. (the wires are all black.) This system is superb. We use two batteries and have all the power we need in our RV. (Lights, pump, tv, computers.) We are thrilled with it. (The price is unbelievable. $600 in RV stores) If I can be of any other help please don't hesitate to holler: Ivor ivorthomas316@aol.com
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It will depend on how you plan to connect it to the charge controller and what the total amount of watts of panel you are connecting. So no, but you would need to check.
883031
Run solar panels to combiner box. Larger wire (#4 or 6) from combiner to charge controller and controller to bats to lessen voltage drop.
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This item plugs directly into a 110vac recepticul so I would have to say no. But if your just monitoring line fluctuations and polarity in RV parks this is for you.
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No idea in a solar panel use but they are 12v. So If the panel is 12v you may need to adapt it some how
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Yes for the solar panel you must have a similar device like the following to regulate the voltage from the solar panels: "Renogy 10 Amp PWM Charge Controller Regulator Off Grid for Battery Charging". The panels have a tendency to make more than 12 volts and must be regulated.
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I purchased 3 of them for our ham radio organization to use on 18 AH batteries in three of our portable radio stations. We haven't used them as of this date, the stations stay on battery tenders at the Red Cross office. I don't think you will have a problem unless you load them to near maximun load, we are using them to control the voltage going to the batteries only and not running the load through the controller.