Will the unit accept 8 AWG wire coming from the panels? Or do i only need 10 AWG for 400 watts in 12v panels?
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It can handle up to 6 AWG, the wire size you use will depend on the length of the wire run but you should be fine with 8 AWG. My panels came with mc4 cables so I bought the 10 AWG equivalent mc4 cable and ran that which made for a nice clean install
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As per data sheet #6awg is max so #8 will fit. http://www.morningstarcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ProStarENG2_11.pdf
1157990
It's pretty straight forward just keep in mind that you should use at least 10 gauge wires to connect unit to 12v battery,if you use wire less than that you could have a problem as with any of these units.
645748
No, it accepts 0 awg wire. Just make sure you have the electrical to support this amp or you will have a bad time.
789649
No question is a dumb question. When in doubt, just ask, that is all. YES, you can tap into your existing 12 gauge wire without any problem. 12 gauge can carry lot of current, lot than you need for your 12 volt system and ,like you said, you are only at 52 watts -you can easily add more if you want. I am at 110 watts, no issues what so ever for the last 2 years. So relax and do what you want to do: add one more lights. Also look at your transformer, check it is designed for how many watts. They go anywhere from 50 watts to upward of 200 watts
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I would recommend using 12 gauge wire to minimize resistive loss which could effect how the regulator on the back of the panel functions. This wire is too stiff and heavy for direct connection to the panel, so I recommend adding a foot of 18 gauge wire to the panel end of the 12 gauge wire.
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You don't need any, the panels should come with the connectors sufficient to wire them in series or parallel. If the panels don't come with connectors, buy better panels. The only time you'll need connectors is if your array needs additional wire to get a run to a junction box. Once the array is connected, anything past that is going to be or should be heavier gauge wire unless the run is very short and the voltage is high (series connected array).
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I installed one of these heaters in my 20x16ft 2 story barn/shop and it is a great heater.Here is a little calculation to help you understand what you need. The heater uses 5600W/240v = 23.33Amps (24Amp for calculation). 10AWG wire = 30Amps. 8AWG= 50Amps. You want to stay with in 3% voltage drop. With 10/2 wire you can go safe up to 140 feet and with 8/2 your safe max is 230 feet.In my case it was 20 feet from the 2-pole breaker to the 30Amp receptacle so I used 10/2 (voltage drop 0.4%)
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I would wire them as Anthony Gomes answered. Keep in mind the high current draw possible with a fully loaded 2000 watt inverter on the 12VDC input side. Use the shortest cables possible, and large enough to handle the high current, with good quality, secure connections.
803687
You could use 8g but the amp can only intake a 10g. I just bought a 10g Rockford wiring kit as it extends the warranty on the amp from what i understood. Its a great amp by the way. Just mount in a area where it will get.air as it gets hot.
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The capacity is 400W at 12V and 800W at 24V, so you can use one panel at 12V and up to three on 24V.Thank you for your interest.GordonGLR Industries, LLC
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Yes, the manual has wiring diagrams for multi panel set ups. Or buy the 200 Watt kit. Good luck!
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The wire is pretty big I do not know if it is 12 awg or not.Ibeleave it is 10 awg sutiable for 30 amp fuse
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You should have two running from the panel to the box, and two from the box to the heater... Do you know if you have 220 or 110 power? OR are you saying you only have 2 wires in the box total?? I need more info...
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You can reasonably connect 4 panels at 128 Watts and 24 Volts each using this spider. Connect the single lead to a 10AWG cable (sold separately from Amazon) and then to your charge controller. This is my set-up and the set-up of many other responders here. So, to answer your question, I believe the four conductors may not be 10AWG, but the single one I believe to be 10AWG. All stranded. I used the MC4 connectors sold separately from Amazon.
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Hello, In order to add 3 more panels you will need at least one pair of branch connectors, however this will boost your system to 24V. If you would like to maintain 12V you will need 3 pairs of the branch chain connectors. Thank you, Sam Evans Customer Service Representative
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You mean watts? This wire should be fine for a few hundred watts. If you were going closer to 500w you would want 10 gauge maybe 8
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i use a 400 watt converter which is the max i believe without adding panels...