do I need a terminal block in conjunction with this or just wire this to my battery and run everything off of this its going in a enclosed trailer to run lights and a inverter .my winch I figure would be direct to the battery right ? do I need a terminal block in conjunction with this or just wire this to my battery and run everything off of this its going in a enclosed trailer to run lights and a inverter .my winch I figure... » Read More do I need a terminal block in conjunction with this or just wire this to my battery and run everything off of this its going in a enclosed trailer to run lights and a inverter .my winch I figure would be direct to the battery right ? « Show Less
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You can certainly connect it directly to the battery; however that connection needs to be fused appropriately. Also, "the winch" you referenced may be an issue since the auxiliary fuse panel is only rated for 100 amps. If you wire directly to the battery I would ensure that you have an inline 100 amp fuse close to your battery. I installed mine with a reset-able breaker (100 amp) between the battery and the fuse panel.
872621
yes it does require wiring to a power source, block is just that a block with no wires.
479571
Great for a Horse Trailer. Some Horse trailers DO have a battery for interior lights, others take the 12 volt DC take the power from the trailer's PIG TAIL connector for the tail and brake lights. I like having the separate battery because I can raise/lower the tongue without hooking up to the truck. Both are 'Handy-man' installations.
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No..... and maybe.... The point of using the controller is that with small loads less than the rated amperage, when the battery is fully charged, your load is being supplied with power from the solar (bypassing the battery). This allows the charge controller to float charge the battery and also power your device.... If you are drawing lots of power through an inverter, then yes, you will need to connect directly to the battery.... Just FYI - the unit I got had an UN-replaceable fuse.... I had to create a work around to solve the problem....
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Yes you will need a controller a panel this big would quickly destroy the battery. When it is dark your battery will not discharge any faster than it would naturally.
2175659
You have to loosen the nut on the battery terminal and strip the wire and secure it under the nut. I went and bought an open terminal instead of using bare wire.
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Ok. another newbie here. I was thinking about getting this to install on my shed so that I can put my motorcycle in the shed in the winter and still have the battery tender connected. Would this do the trick? Would I still need to use the battery tender or could i connect the solar panels directly to the motorcycle battery?
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If you have a spot on your bumber to mount a winch you shouldn't need anything but if not then you will have to buy or bulid a mounting plate also as with any after market electrical device such as this you will need to isolate the winch from your main car batterry and alternator otherwise you it could blow fuses or burn up electrical components in your vehicle
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There should be a negative and positive terminal where you can put a wire in and clamp it as seen in the picture near the bottom corner the two terminals. You'll need to take a 9V battery and get one of those connectors where it connects to both of the battery's leads and turns them into a red and black wire.Put those wires into the terminals respectively and it should be powered
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i dont take it off my battery ,i run a 1200 watt inverter in a 3/4 inch box with a lid which has a cut out for out lets with a dome light cig lighter and alarm with toggle switch out side has a poly rope rated for 500 pounds rolled up handles on each end off box, i run a small compressor with a 90 led watt bulb plus my 32 inch led tv and a 300 watt heater and lap top.i dont run it all day its my er travel pack. i can run it for a week full charge on my 12 volt battery charge time may be a full week for a low battery, i use a marine battery and 150 amp fuse hook up just in case. the main thing is the solar panel facing direction and elevation direction . my plan is to go off grid in next few years.leave it hooked up and leave it alone.. this is all new to me but i must say what i done works for me, good luck out there ..i own a solar book and read that it dont pay to go 100 percent off grid at my age but if your young start now if thats your dream.
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You will want an isolating solenoid like those used in RV's to keep the engine battery from being drained by lights and such in the "house", but still charging the "house" batteries from the engine. Amazon doesn't seem to carry them, so you'll have to research it elsewhere. In essence, the solenoid usually runs from the Aux circuit, when you're in the running or auxiliary position on the key the solenoid connects the batteries, but not when you're in the off or ignition position. It gets a little more complicated if you don't want it to connect them in the Aux position, but it can be done (you have to find a circuit that is live when the key is on Run, but not Off, Aux, or Ign, and make sure it can drive the solenoid safely).
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Do you have the set up yet? When you do have, the instructions are very clear. They show the wires coming from the panel to the controller, a red and black wire. from the controller they go to the battery. This too is clearly marked. The wires that attach to your battery need a connector. If you still have trouble connect me again and I will give you my husbands email so he can walk you through it.
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You need to buy winch contactor as well to use this with a winch. This is just a simple switch. The winch contactor is needed to handle the large voltage needed to run the winch. I have both and they have worked well so far.
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I had an old 1700 watt generator during sandy. It powered my fridge and a bunch of other small things. The 3000 watt inverter isn't overkill tho. It won't draw more power than it needs. Battery needs to be good and charged as much as needed. Car alternator at least. Cables need to be thick for 3000 watts.
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Sure if you have room. I bought this battery with the intention of installing lights and a winch. I found that this battery is not good for extended cranking and runs down quickly. I am going to do a dual battery install with a red top for starting. If you are going to add a lot of accessories you should add an auxiliary fuse block instead of tapping the battery multiple times.
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I have read somewhere you should connect the inverter to the battery. Because of the potential load you are pulling could exceed the charge controller. I am just passing on what i read just got my panels will be installing them soon
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This is a distribution block only for positive, it does not have a ground bus to hook the negative wires to. Hook the positive feed from the battery to the screw. Then hook the individual circuits to the spade connectors and plug in the appropriate fuse. If you are using this in an automobile, the negative can be hooked to any bare metal from the frame. If you are using this on a boat, you will probably have to run a wire to the negative terminal on the battery.