should i connect my inverter to the load terminals on the controller or directly to battery bank? does it matter? thanks!
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We strongly advise that you do NOT connect directly to the load terminal, only always to the battery bank. If you have any other questions please contact us at (800)330-8678.Thank you,LP
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hook the inverter to the battery bank. there is no way to run those kind of amps through the battery controller.
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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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The controller takes the power from the panels and manages both the battery charging and load output. I am not sure what you are asking.
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The inverter will run 'stand-alone' without any remote. Biggest benefit to having a remote is vital system info. Allows for basic configuration of the inverter/incoming line amps/battery 'cut-out' voltage level/charging status/levels of battery bank, etc. Most would consider this 'vital' info.
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This device doesn`t support the batterys.Your Charge controller & solar panels determon what charge is in your batterys. The amount of amps drawn from your battery to run this device is determoned by how much power your load is drawing from the inverter.I have 30 deep cycle marine batterys supplying power to my 2500 watt inverter & I run two 1000 watt electric heaters, my frig. and house lights when I have a good supply of sunlight charging my batterys at 14.3 volts from three 40 amp charge controllers.I have at times seen this inverter draw my batterys down on a very cloudy day to 9.6 volts and still put out 115 volts.Any lower battery voltage and the inverter will shut down, but will come back on automatically as soon as the battery voltage gets built back high enough to run the inverter.
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You should not plug into the inverter unless it only draws very small current or it will burn the charge controller which only allows 10Amp at most. You will need a battery in between the solar suitcase and inverter.
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1,the closer the inverter is to the battery, the better it performs. 2, contact Tripp Lite tech support for the correct answer. 3, If you want to do it right, have your cables made by a shop that does it professionally, usually a qualified starter/alternator rebuilder or battery distributor can help you with that. 4, make sure that you use ring terminals/battery cable lugs that fir the studs on the inverter. I assume you are getting an inverter that is powerful enough to do your job. Mike
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Each 24 volt ePVL-144 supplies a maximum amperage of (144watt / 24v = 6 amps) to the charge controller. Three of them wired in parrallel ( with proper blocking diodes) will produce a maximum amperage of 18 amps (3 x 6 amps = 18 amps) input into the charge controller Assuming you wire your batteries in a 2 x 2 bank for 24v @ 200 amp-hour capacity, you will need a 24volt charge controller capable of handling a minimum of 20 amps input. You may want to get a 30 amp controller for a little extra amperage headroom for safety. Your inverter needs to accept 24v input and have enough wattage on each outlet to power you desired equipment. Your battery bank has a maximum power output of ((24v x 100 amp) x 2 banks)= 4800 watts for one hour. It is not recommended to fully discharge the batteries or to run the battery bank at maximum amp capacity (200 amp hours in your case). AGMs should be discharged no more than 80% of thier rated power (100 amp-hour x 0.80 = 80 amp-hour). In your arrangement this reduces your useable wattage to ( 4800 watt-hours x 0.80 = 3840 watt-hours). I would say a 5000 watt inverter would safely handle you battery capabilities. The inverter needs to accept 24volt DC input and should be a true or 'pure' sine wave variety if you will be powering sensitive equipment like computers. You could use several smaller wattage inverters in a stacked configuration if you do not have the funds for the larger inverter. For example you could start with a 1000 watt inverter and add up to 4 more as your budget permits. Be sure to buy stackable inverters if going this route. Here is a link to AGM battery information http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/absorbent_glass_mat_agm Steve
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You have to put them in parallel to maintain 12 volts in the system.all positive together all negative together.assuming you're inverter and charge controller is 12 volts
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all you need are the cables to connect the two terminals. battery will need a charging source at some point but inverter and battery alone will run until battery reaches 10.2 volts
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I am not an electrician but a 1600 watt inverter will power an 800 watt item, how fast it will drain your batteries I have no idea. What may be of concern is your startup watts for the pump. Some name plates on pumps will give you the starting amps. I believe the formula is Watts = Amps Times volts. So if your startup watts for the pump are more than the startup watts of the inverter you may have a problem. I think this inverter was rated 2000 or 2500 startup watts. That's the best my limited knowledge can give you.
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If you plan to use this with an inverter attached to the solar charge controller, the amount of current being drawn from the battery is dependent on the solar charger and the inverter. the solar charge cotroller i use does not allow for more than 20 to 25 amps (300 ac watts). If you run the inverter directly off of the battery, you can use larger wattage inverters. The simplest way to use these panels is to hook them to the solar charge controller and hook the batteries up to the charge controller. Then hook the inverter of your choice up to the batteries. I use a 2000w samlex sine wave inverter. This covers refrigeration and recharging sensitive products. If you plan on running these to your electrical panel, you need an electrician to figure that out. I used these panels for my solar generator project. They worked great. The 2 panels combined give you about 10 DC amps of continuous power (about 120 watts of continous power). Without getting technical, It would take about 8-10 hours to charge a 100 amp hr deep cycle battery. How long that battery lasts depends on how much power you draw. Definitely can't run central Air conditioner with 120V. You can run a fan, lights, refrigeration. Your limitation will be the alternate current 120V inverter and the max continous wattage.
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Depends on the amperage of the inverter and what you are trying to power up. Anything that is high draw should have a dedicated circuit right to the battery. I wouldn't even recommend a high amp or watt inverter be plugged in to the factory outlet let alone an add on.
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I agree with the previous answer. This is for charging 12 volt DC batteries with up to 10 amps from your panels. What you then power off those batteries with or without an inverter depends on your power needs and the size of your battery bank.
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You're probably thinking of a charge controller, not an inverter. And yes, you always need a charge controller so you don't overcharge the battery with the solar panel
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The instructions doesn't give enough explanation. I called the company for my inverter and asked if solar is compatible with their inverter hooked up to the charge controller. They said to keep the inverter connected to the battery. The only thing I can think of is using a 12 volt light or a small apliance could be connected directly to it instead of using the battery power. If a 12 volt light is connected directly you are taking advantage of the solar imediatly. If the same light was connected to the battery instead, the charge controller doesn't let the solar charge the battery until it drops to a certain voltage. So solar panel isn't being used to its full advantage. The instructions doesn't give enough explanation. I called the company for my inverter and asked if solar is compatible with their inverter hooked up to the charge controller. They said to keep the inverter connected to the battery. The only thing I can think of is using a 12 volt light or a small apliance could be connected directly to it instead of using the battery power. If a 12 volt light is connected directly you are taking advantage of the solar imediatly. If the same light was connected to the battery instead, the charge controller doesn't let the solar charge the battery until it... » Read More The instructions doesn't give enough explanation. I called the company for my inverter and asked if solar is compatible with their inverter hooked up to the charge controller. They said to keep the inverter connected to the battery. The only thing I can think of is using a 12 volt light or a small apliance could be connected directly to it instead of using the battery power. If a 12 volt light is connected directly you are taking advantage of the solar imediatly. If the same light was connected to the battery instead, the charge controller doesn't let the solar charge the battery until it drops to a certain voltage. So solar panel isn't being used to its full advantage. « Show Less
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You'll need a charge controller so the connection will be: panels>controller>batteries>inverter
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Many steps are needed! Many videos on youtube show you proper set-ups. These put out DC voltage (2 wire) you'll need a DC Voltage controller. From the controller to Battery! If you want AC I go a differant rout. these don't really put out enough power to bother with an AC power inverter... hope this helps.Murf.
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Rajesh,The run time depends on the size of your battery not the inverter.Joe