Do you need multiple connection points on the battery bank? If using 6 12 volt deep cycle in what way would they be wired?
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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.
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I would wire them all in parallel and connect to the bank at opposite corners. Helps to keep the charging and discharging equalized.
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This should not be used for deep cycle batteries. From Amazon website Maintain up to four 12 Volt standard, starting batteries (of similar type - in parallel). Amperage is divided evenly among connected batteries. (NOT recommended for deep cycle batteries)
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yes that is correct. If you connect two 12v batteries in series end result will be one battery bank of 24v. When charging batteries - use of a charge controller is highly recommended.
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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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Yes you can hook them up together in parallel and the voltage will remain the same but the amperage will be 4 times that of one panel. You will definitely need a charge controller with what is going to amount to 80 watts of panel input to the battery. It might be helpful to know more specifics about what you plan to do. If you want to just keep a battery up this is far more panel than you need. If you plan to use the battery daily to power things than 80 watts may or may not be sufficient depending on the size of the battery, the wattage/amperage draw of the loads, and how much daily sun you anticipate. There are a lot of variables. You will also definitely need fuses for fire safety. Hope this helps. BTW, it might be cheaper to buy a singe 80 watt panel as opposed to four 20 watt panels.
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You will need a deep cycle battery, or battery bank. 12 or 24 V will both work. You will need an inverter, best to get one rated for 2X the wattage you use. If you used 2.5kW get a 5kW inverter, these need to match your battery/bank in Voltage. 12V is cheaper for both batteries and inverters. However, you can just run two 12V in series to get 24V. 24V charges faster and uses less amps. Thus, is more efficient. Yes, this can be hooked directly to your breaker box. You may also want to get an inline fuse to go between the battery/bank and inverter. Inverter max watt/10. 2kW = 200 amp fuse.
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Yes it will work. I'm using two 100 watt panels wired in series to get 24 volts running to the charge controller and then to my 12 volt battery bank. works great. You'll have have less resistance from the panel to the controller in 24 volts as well.
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Hey race walker, just about anywhere. I installed my panels on a motorhome that has been using two 12 volt 200 amp hr deep cycle batteries wired in parallel without solar. For the last 6 years I have used two GC-2 240 amp hr 6 volt golf cart batteries wired in series. I have always used this rule, get the newest, heaviest batteries that you can afford. In my case I have been served best by 6 volts golf cart batteries in series since my system is 12volts. Hope this helps
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Kendrick has it spot on. Six - 6v batteries at 225 Ah should work with a 1kw for a 12v battery bank.
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I would add to my previous comment that you would want to bring them to full charge with charger and use the BatteryMinder only as a maintainer/desulfator. They should all be in similar condition. If you find one 12v pairing has a lesser condition, I would suggest desulfating the pairs separately, spending more time on the weaker pair. From what I understand, desulfating a bank in series/parallel will tend to favor the batteries that are in better condition. You can make a Kentucky windage determination of condition by measuring resting voltage or be more precise by measuring specific gravity of each cell. I would add to my previous comment that you would want to bring them to full charge with charger and use the BatteryMinder only as a maintainer/desulfator. They should all be in similar condition. If you find one 12v pairing has a lesser condition, I would suggest desulfating the pairs separately, spending more time on the weaker pair. From what I understand, desulfating a bank in series/parallel will tend to favor the batteries that are in better condition. You can make a Kentucky windage determination of condition by measuring resting voltage or be more precise by measuring specific... » Read More I would add to my previous comment that you would want to bring them to full charge with charger and use the BatteryMinder only as a maintainer/desulfator. They should all be in similar condition. If you find one 12v pairing has a lesser condition, I would suggest desulfating the pairs separately, spending more time on the weaker pair. From what I understand, desulfating a bank in series/parallel will tend to favor the batteries that are in better condition. You can make a Kentucky windage determination of condition by measuring resting voltage or be more precise by measuring specific gravity of each cell. « Show Less
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Yes, but...If you have room for two batteries, it's more efficient to use two six-volt batteries in series rather than your idea if using two twelve volt batteries in parallel. In a parallel installation, the two batteries, even if matched in capacity and age, usually have slightly different charges and the lesser charged battery sucks current out of the other one. So the battery bank tend to self discharge. Two six volt golf cart batteries are your best bet.
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It is not recommended to daisy chain deep cycle batteries when charging. It is my understanding that if one of the batteries fails it will draw down the others.
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There really isn't a wiring diagram. There are 4 wires, each clearly marked. The four wires are +48 VDC In (+ side of battery array), Ground in (- side of battery array), +12 VDC Out and GND (-) Out. Connect the input side to your battery array and the output side to whatever 12 volt device you need to power. Keep in mind that there is a 10 Amp limit, which should be plenty for most applications, but something to be aware of.
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Two 6V wired in series is 12V not 6V, and yes it will. "Per Customer Service Baccus Global, LLC the unit will operate at 12V with two 6V batteries with the same capacity."
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Dont know if i understand your question. But it doesn't sound like it would work because one 12v panel wont charge 24v battery unless you connect two 12v panels in series.
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you can only charge 2 12volt batterys. cant charge them wired in series that gives 24 volts. cant charge 3 batteries.
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Nope, dual 6 volt battery setup= 12 volts. I think I saw this panel available in 12 volts though. I have purchased six of these and love them so I hope you can make it work!