How to Wire Multiple Solar Charge Controllers into a DIY Camper Electrical System

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EXPLORIST life Mobile Marine & Off-Grid Electrical

3 жыл бұрын

This video will teach you how to wire and configure multiple charge controllers into the same array in the event that you need to effectively have more than one solar array installed on your camper (Or...a roof array and a ground array, for example).
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@jhe4982 3 ай бұрын

Best Victron tutorial youtube channel, beter than Victron self, greetings from Holland. After seeing your videos I switched to Victron

@georgeidiculla6529 3 жыл бұрын

Briefly and clearly illustrated. Thanks.

@mrbranchatl 3 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video, as aways you make it simple. Thanks

@dancronin6436 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful and thorough :-)

@LiveFreeOz 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks for your video. Been trying to figure this stuff out for ages and just found you. Legend 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺

@pnowikow 5 ай бұрын

I had no idea how slick the Victron gear was until I saw your series of videos on the subject. They have a whole ecosystem.

@jobertpage-et1349 3 жыл бұрын

Informative, additional knowledge thankz you sir...

@crusin73 2 жыл бұрын

very clean and clear. I noticed it because it looked identical to mine - the wiring guard. I am still in the middle of my build and watch everything I can to ensure I have not forgotten anythig.

@elliot330 Жыл бұрын

You explanation and attention to detail is amazing. Thank you.

@EXPLORISTlife Жыл бұрын

Hey elliot330, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

@MrTubeman123456 Жыл бұрын

Great info I've seen a number of your videos I'm using 2 controller but just setting each one using the controllers them selves it's a much more frugal set up but your video is very informative thanks

@eandmstern Жыл бұрын

I found this very helpful, and have used your previous Solar Disconnect instruction video for solar at a cabin I have. This particular video will be part of my plan when adding a few 320W panels to my boat. Really clear, and concise. Appreciate you taking the time to do this.

@EXPLORISTlife Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@anthonypinnock4137 Жыл бұрын

@@EXPLORISTlife i need diagram of how to wire 2 charge controller

@Cdswjp Жыл бұрын

really great work Chad.

@kevinbreaux6769 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video.

@user-ue2um4by2f Жыл бұрын

Excellent Tutorial. Got me excited about doing more Victron Installs!

@EXPLORISTlife Жыл бұрын

Hey, Carl Sgambelluri! I appreciate that. Thanks for watching! 🙂😀

@naughtysquirrelontheroad1542 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful! Thanks!!

@duhhhh1723 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, THANK YOU ,THANK YOU .THIS IS THE SIMPLE SYSTEM I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR ALL MY LIFE .

@EXPLORISTlife 3 жыл бұрын

No problem. Happy to help!

@ericfrick40 3 жыл бұрын

Great simple explanation!

@EXPLORISTlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric F, Thanks so much! Cheers!

@Scat.original Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you, I am very impressed with your teaching, I appreciate your time and effort

@EXPLORISTlife Жыл бұрын

Hey exp1278, Thanks so much! Cheers!

@discoveringlockenest8420 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you! 🤙

@evil17 2 жыл бұрын

Really professional work and tutorials, enjoying ur vids, great job, thanks

@EXPLORISTlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Cheers!

@jairosjenami9565 Жыл бұрын

Super video, thank you 😊

@loveu2222 Жыл бұрын

Thanks,I was looking for the answer for this subject, you just help me a lot, thanks 👍☮️

@EXPLORISTlife Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@LiLBitsDK Жыл бұрын

thanks for the nice video and especially a thanks for the shunt nugget, pure gold... didn't know you could network it up, they all just say you can use it to show the usage and voltages but now it really makes sense to get the smartshunt instead of a dumbshunt even though it is quite pricey.

@EXPLORISTlife Жыл бұрын

Hey Jesper Andersen, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

@stusok6981 6 ай бұрын

Excellent! just what I was looking for Thanks!

@EXPLORISTlife 6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@kevincrain8354 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - I never comment on videos, but i discovered your channel this weekend - and its been an absolute revelation... i was self teaching my way through a solar design, and your videos and tools have made a lot of the 'fuzzy' areas super clear. thanks so much ! absolutely awesome job ! I'm going into my particular design with 100% confidence, where i was unsure on certain things before :)

@EXPLORISTlife 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@willyum1208 2 жыл бұрын

@@EXPLORISTlifeyou only have 2 connections left on that distributor, where would you put the connection for the inverter, AC panel and DC panel? Could you put two connections on one nut?

@turnpike420 2 жыл бұрын

@@willyum1208 you can chain Lynx Distributors together.

@terenceoloughlin3927 10 ай бұрын

@@willyum1208 The Lynx distributor is only for 12V devices. The inverters 12v lines would use the first two positions ( + and -), leaving the other two for some other 12V device or feed.

@richardmusante225 Жыл бұрын

At 8:27 you mention connecting to the Victron Smart Shunt. Im so glad you mentioned this tidbit- I'll use it to maximize efficiency of my two serial arrays/2 MPPT controllers.

@EXPLORISTlife Жыл бұрын

Hey Richard Musante, No problem! Glad it helped! :)

@gonzaloroman5568 2 жыл бұрын

Great video , thank you. I'm to connect 2* 100/50 right now

@MattLesak 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you for all of the efforts in creating this content. Super helpful and the website is gold. Finally getting close to being able to convert my RV and the details you've shared go a long way!

@SpeakerKevin 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I would've been afraid that the charge controllers would work against each other and back-feed power into one another, but then I realized that they can't because if they could the battery would back-feed power into them when the sun is not shining. I just converted my entire system from cheap to Victron, and what a dream!

@MegaErs123 2 жыл бұрын

I just saw the vid and had similar observations.. Thing is, observed the volts on array #1 at about 41V and array #2 at 19V. . Same question about the back feed by the arrray #1 into arry #2 at its lower voltage maybe causing something to short out. Can anyone clarify ?

@veteranveteran9915 Жыл бұрын

@@MegaErs123 I had basically the same thing in the charge controllers were fighting each other

@billgardyne7328 Жыл бұрын

Soooo clear. Thank you 🙏

@EXPLORISTlife Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@KampingKids 9 ай бұрын

This is awesome. I will be doing this soon to my Rv.

@EXPLORISTlife 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@dk-hosting 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos..thanks very much..best regards . Daniel from Croatia

@EXPLORISTlife 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@spudbudy 3 жыл бұрын

Nate, Once again a very informative video. I do have one question in your last video you placed the MEGA fuse on the Lynx distributor terminal first then place battery positive cable on top of it. In this video you place the positive cable on the terminal first and then placed the fuse on top of it. So does it make any difference or is it just a personal preference?

@kikojohnson2094 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent videos!

@EXPLORISTlife 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kiko Johnson, Thanks so much! Cheers!

@Xxxcappie23 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video...he does it again 👏

@EXPLORISTlife 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks so much! Cheers! 👍😀

@jsapgar 3 жыл бұрын

Even I understood this video, great job.

@EXPLORISTlife 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@HuntMountain06 3 жыл бұрын

Does one of your Videos already show how to take full advantage of vehicle alternators? We’ve got a 400a Alternator that isn’t being taken full advantage of and would love to see a video by you about such adaptations. Thank you!!!

@Itsme-zq3et 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nate. Is this the best way if you have a solar blanket connected to the system when main panels are parked in the shade? Do the controllers need to be the same size if the solar blanket is smaller? Thanks you

@neliosamch3195 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I plant to install a victron 250V/60 with 5 400w panels in series. Do you have the like for the double pole brakers and the plastic cable enclosure? Thanks

@Mikeonabus Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@deathuponusalll 3 жыл бұрын

I need this in my life

@EXPLORISTlife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Cheers!

@wheatbrook 2 ай бұрын

Great video I am bumping the voltage max and looking to add another controller and split my array in stead of replacing current controller

@Electronzap Жыл бұрын

Good info.

@EXPLORISTlife Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙂🙌

@betterunderstandingthebibl830 Жыл бұрын

great video

@EXPLORISTlife Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Cheers!

@damionrussell8093 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nate, Mate, your tutorials are awesome. Nate you mention in this tutorial the need for multiple charge controls if your array exceeds a single controller. What if i have a 100/30 and increase my battery size so the i now need more than 30. Let’s say i need 60amp. Can i introduce a second 100/30 (in parallel or series) to get the required 60amp or will i need to upgrade to a 150/75? Would really appreciate your insight. I image two 30amp controllers one would cancel out the other as one would see 30amp in or will VRM allow me to override or set both units to 30amp each?

@VladimirDidenko 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an amazing tutorial!I have a question on wire size. Currently I have outback 60 am charge controller and 1 x 4 PV panels array. I ordered 2 victron 250/60 to add 8 PV panels (Voc 46.8v & Isc 10a), planning to connect 2 arrays x 4 panels in series each. Should I use 6awg cables when connecting all charge controllers to victron lynx power in? Not sure if it matters, currently I have 24v lead acid battery bank but will switch to a new 48v one when I receive my new lithium batteries in 2 month (will also add another 8 PV panels and will use 1 victron for each 8 panel array). Thanks in advance!

@richardshaules3981 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, just wondering what you've used to connect the negative between the two charge controllers and the Lynx? Thanks heaps.

@StansE250 Жыл бұрын

Pretty easy to understand, thanks, of course to your presentation method. Ran it to a little hiccup in using the tool to size the CC. One panel recommendation using EZ is 100/30, using detailed it’s 100/50. Fine, purchased the latter. The problem arises in that I’ve purchased TWO of the same panels, instead of the One (intended). Using the Sizing Tool, it recommends 150/60 (EZ) or 150/85 (detailed). HUGE Price difference ! If I just bought another 100/50, would that serve my purposes just as well, though I suppose each panel would come in through roof independently. But, it would be A Lot cheaper to buy a second 100/50. Though, I wouldn’t benefit from the Smart Shunt, because I got an Alii. 😫

@jobertpage-et1349 3 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff...

@tinyhouseonwheelsireland 6 ай бұрын

Another great video, fantastic explanation as always, I've a question about 48v battery banks. I'm setting up a 48v off grid system, using all Victron products, you've explained everything perfectly so far, very useful. but, I'm a bit stumped about balancing the batteries, at this stage I'm planning on using on using Victron Super Cell Lead batteries, I'm not not convinced about lithium yet, anyway, I'd love a video showing how to connect the Victron battery balancers, it's clear how to set it up for 12v, 48v banks need 3 balancers, given the cost of all this equipment, I'd like to get it right the first time. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a video 🙂

@Mikeonabus Жыл бұрын

This brings up my next question, how do you feel about the lower-end charge controllers? Like the ones that come with the Harbor Freight solar panels or the low end renogy solar charge controller. It seems like these really elaborate mppt controllers are the norm, is it possible to wire a sufficient solar system with a regular charge controller?

@tomwilliam5118 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I noticed you put the positive wire on on first and then the fuse. Can you put the wire on first and then the fuse. Where connect to the victron distribution

@OGKushSlowMo 2 жыл бұрын

I have a setup thats similar to this and I've been studying your diagrams. I'm addition to 2 charge controllers, I'll also be using a DC DC charger. Should I go with just a traditional bus bar setup in that case since I'll need to use 5 fuses?

@TerrydeAlaska 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you talk about mega fuze sizing feeding battery to the charge controller? Thanks.

@VladimirDidenko 2 жыл бұрын

What wire gauge and fuses would you use to connect 3 x 60am controllers? Thanks a lot

@sailrockpaperscissors8261 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always What size and spec are the solar panels? What size wire are you using for the equipment grounds and the pos and neg Thanks

@paulharry2254 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for a very informative video and one that I hope will prove very useful. A question if I may. My campervan is very small and I can only fit 1 x 100w solar panel on the roof. As such I was thinking of using a bluetti 200w solar blanket as the second panel when needed. Are there any obvious downsides to this using your setup - especially as the solar blanket will not be connected at all times? Many thanks.

@donaldsmith3025 2 жыл бұрын

Nate, I understand the need to use a 2 pole breaker between the panel and the charge controller. However don't understand why the 63 AMP instead of sizing the breaker to protect the wiring. Then go add a separate fuse link which seems to duplicate but potentially add resistance to the system, Thanks, Don

@monicaparsai4251 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have purchased your electrical diagram for my 400 watt battery system. It has been very helpful. But, I have a question. The diagram shows a 2AWG wire connected from the charge controller to the distributor. As you know the controller has small connection points that require a Furrel. I have tried placing a furred on the 2 wag but even after crimping does not fit the controller. How do I go about that?

@Marwenstrom 3 жыл бұрын

Now we're talking! I love your channel! Victron for life! Can you do a multiple battery bank system video? Do I use btb 12to12/24to24?

@EXPLORISTlife 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching! I've got a video of a system that has multiple batteries in it's battery bank here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLOhp7lzs5iafoU.html and all of the diagrams at www.explorist.life feature battery banks with multiple batteries.

@Marwenstrom 3 жыл бұрын

@@EXPLORISTlife I meen lithium battery's of one sort and lead of another sort for example.

@EXPLORISTlife 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, gotcha. I would never recommend mixing and matching battery chemistries/voltages into the house battery bank or having two seperate house battery banks; so I won't be doing a video over that. The closest I'll get to that kind of video is talking about DC DC chargers when we charge our house lithium bank from the alternator which is connected to a lead acid or AGM battery bank, that'll be coming up later this summer.

@jmac2543 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Is it OK to connect a wind generator to a solar mppt?

@billmnfl 3 жыл бұрын

I originally posted this on your video about crimping wire lugs but since this is close I thought I would post it here too. I have a question about the terminal lugs. I have a Lynx Distributor but the Selterm Cable Lugs for 4/0 AWG, stud size 5/16" are interfering with or by the plastic insulators that separate positive from negative wire connections. This interference is on both the pos stud and neg stud. I checked the spec on the part at Amazon and it is the correct width. I could force it down by tightening it, but that just seems wrong and could break the plastic. Should I shim it with washers under the lug to get the clearance? (wish i could post a picture)

@yvkvideos Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Would please like to know: Can solar charge controllers have their load output connected in parallel to feed together a load? I would like to feed one load with two solar controllers load output. The controllers are the same model/size but are not connected in parallel between them, would be only the load output in parallel. Thank you

@barryreeves9191 2 жыл бұрын

Hi great content i am form england i have 2 smart controllers connected on my 12v battery bank should i also link the controllers together i do not have a smart shunt barry

@jasonwoods3711 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! Now... can i have 1 array in series to one controller, and the 2nd array in parallel to the other controller ? And will the controllers still talk to each other ? Im in the uk on a boat .

@marinamidori2113 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nate, thank you thank you thank you for sharing your in-depth knowledge of electrical systems. I have a question for you: What type of electrical system would I need to power an Air Fryer? My cursory search on the Internet says an air fryer draws too much power. Is this possible? What would I need?

@EXPLORISTlife 3 жыл бұрын

You should do a power audit to figure that out. Here is a tutorial for that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5pgaaypzruRiJs.html ...also... anything is possible with the proper application of effort and funds. lol The power audit will confirm... but I suspect you will be looking at something like this: www.explorist.life/3000w-inverter-400-600ah-400-to-1200w-solar-camper-solar-kit

@wasimedoo7994 2 жыл бұрын

Very good information nice video one question how can I know the voltage input of a charge control

@jayallen8436 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on two or more invertors install?

@jakecaldwell6103 4 ай бұрын

Great video I use a redarc manager 30 but find I don't have enough solar and I've maxed out the redarc with 600w of solar panels, could I ad a victron charge controller to the system without causing damage to the redarc,batteries or the new victron?

@ppi57 2 жыл бұрын

Do you always use 2 pole, panel disconnect breakers... and where do you buy the sturdy breaker box (with DIN Rail)

@shofarsogood7504 2 жыл бұрын

I'm curious if instead I could go from a combiner to buss bar to multiple charge controllers? Where the panels were wired in parallel and their sum (amps) was higher than one controller could handle individually.

@bhurd2008 3 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks! Can you do this with two different brand charge controllers? I have a suitcase solar panel that I will only use occasionally and I have a spare charge controller but it is a different make than the one in my trailer. Thanks again.

@DennisWintjes2 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Like #84

@EXPLORISTlife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Cheers!

@machareo1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@EXPLORISTlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙂🙌

@RonaldoRigoni Жыл бұрын

Dude, great video. Which will be your suggestion when I have two battery banks (both 12v, but one has 100ah and second 105ah, both lifepo4). At the moment I have epever controller which supports one battery bank only I cannot wire batteries in series because they have different ah. Another solar panel to second battery bank or a Epever duoracer kinda of approach?

@teddy8080 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Nate, thank you for sharing the knowledge in such an educational rich approach. Keep them vids coming... I have a question for you: Following the example above, lets say i have a 200Ah battery bank (a lead acid) and an DC/AC inverter where i want to always limit the battery bank charge current to a 0.1c equivalent to 20A and i still want to have available the remaining current that the charge controllers can provide to supply my AC appliances through the inverter? So how to limit the charge battery current without limiting the output current of the controller? Thanks man

@exkinky Жыл бұрын

Great videos. How do you connect a SmartSolar 100/30 and a BlueSolar 100/50? is that possible or do I have to junk the BlueSolar, it does show up on my Cerbo.

@TheDridri31 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping us all confidently build our systems! I have a quick question though. I'm building a system with a similar configuration. Upstream of both charge controllers, can the 2 solar arrays share the same neutral? thank you!

@EXPLORISTlife 2 жыл бұрын

Nope.

@Pierobon 2 жыл бұрын

@@EXPLORISTlife Pin Q&A! =)

@Klausjp.ontheroadagain 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, now I can go easy and by 2 panel kits at a time, twice 1000 bucks is easier the one 2000 payment, I assume you have link for parts and wiring diag for this setup

@jasonhayes2778 7 ай бұрын

I have a question. I installed two solar controllers in my Airstream Nineteen campervan using your instructions. The secondary solar controller is used for external panels and those manuals don't match the OEM panels specs. I also have a Ecoflow Delta 2 Max and extra battery in my campervan. My question is what switch would I use to prior to the 2nd array controller to feed my EF solar generators? There are times when I need to charge the EFs when boondocking and right now the only way do do so is to directly connect it to the EF and I would like to use the external solar connectors. Thanks in advance.

@drumfanatic01 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched almost every video you've put out and can't thank you enough for all the time and effort you put into trying to teach us this stuff. can you please please help, I just want to know what gauge wire i need to run from my (4) 210 solar panels in series down to my victron mppt charge controller. I see things that saw 10awg is okay then see other's that say no use 4awg and its very confusing to me and thought I understood everything, may you please clear this up for me?

@bobybayo Жыл бұрын

Check the calculator

@p40whk 3 жыл бұрын

Would you mind sharing what software you are using to create your wiring diagrams? I would like to make one specific to my application and components and cant seem to find anything like this. Are you drawing it in PowerPoint with inserted photos or is there actual software to do this kind of drawing? Thanks, love your videos!

@EXPLORISTlife 3 жыл бұрын

Sure! I use Microsoft Visio for all of my diagrams / illustrations.

@egrabornairb 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Is it beneficial to set up the network between the charge controller and the shunt if you only have a single charge controller?

@dennisthompson374 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to use a Lynx distributor with a double controller system? I have a small teardrop camper that came with a 105 watt rooftop solar panel and Victron 75/10 controller. It does not have a solar disconnect in the system currently just a inline fuse. I will put one in also? I would like to add a 2nd 75/10 controller and use my freestanding solar panels (2 or 3 of my 50 Watt panels) through a port in the side of my trailer. I am just going to a 2 battery wired in parallel system. Thank you in advance! Denny

@en8581 2 жыл бұрын

Great video-Thanks! Some installs on a boat have 4-6 MPPTs. Is there a way to wire the MPPTs where they don’t each take up a space on the distribution? For example, running all the positives from the 6 MPPTs to a busbar then a single wire from the busbar to the distributor?

@bramcoteelectrical1088 2 жыл бұрын

No. Best way to fuse each bud. Yes easier to just wire to one point but less safe to do so if you have a short on the output from the mppt etc. Fuse and wire each x Controller back to the busbar

@KlausenArve 3 жыл бұрын

Equipment bonding to battery negative or to chassis ground, any difference? thanks

@pNoid2k1 Жыл бұрын

Is the lynx distributer necessary in a mobile application? Let’s say I’m on a budget, want to start with two victron 100/20 mppt controllers but also plan to scale up slowly from there.

@twidapate 4 ай бұрын

Hi Nate: How can I add a second MPPT if all the fuses/posts are used in the Lynx Distributor (by MPPT #1, Orion TR SMART, Multiplus INVERTER/CHARGER, and 12V Panel)? Note: I have limited space, so it would be very difficult to add another Lynx Distributor.

@iainbarron4025 Жыл бұрын

Can I plug two separate solar panels (1x250w and 1x200w blankets) into an auxiliary battery box using two Anderson connects with the two MTTP regulators?

@ItsMeHasanO 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video. If I have an all-in-one Inverter/controller, would I be able to add a charge controller only to add more panels or would I need to add another inverter charger? Thanks

@EXPLORISTlife 2 жыл бұрын

Additional charge controllers can indeed be added independently of additional inverters. The two are not related.

@Buszzbait69 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Nate, I already had an array wired parallel (2x170watt) to a PWM. I INSTALLED another array #2 wired in series (4x200watt) to its own Victron MPPT. Im changing that PWM for another Victron MPPT is it ok to leave it wired the way it was with array #1 in Parallel and array #2 in Series as long as the V and current are within the charge controllers?..Thank you

@richdv6800 Ай бұрын

Hi Nate, I have been following you since 2020, you have helped me with my solar/Lithium install on my Airstream. We now have a new trailer with 400W on the roof and a Victron 100/50 CC. I want to add a 400W suitcase with Victron 100/30 CC mounted beside the existing 100/50 CC like you have in this video. Can I wire the CC ground to the existing CC equipment ground, or do I have to use a junction stud?

@takkikayo 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing is it ok if my solar panel array 1 is connected in series and the 2nd array panels are connected in parallel and I got two different brand of solar charge controller is it possible to use ? By the way those two solar charge controller are both MPPT

@BoiseBlast 4 ай бұрын

Excellent videos, Thank you. I did notice that you are hooking all the charge controller equipment grounds to the negative battery buss. Is that necessary?

@EXPLORISTlife 4 ай бұрын

Yes.

@2gocamp 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, of course. I will be installing a solar system with Victron equipment and already have a small 15amp Victron controller for 2 panels on the ground. I had no idea you have to connect the controller in that fashion. Thanks.

@EXPLORISTlife 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@vernonsteen748 Жыл бұрын

Hello Nate, Just the info I've been looking for. Just one thing I haven't found an answer to with the Smart Solar VE-CAN, With the VE-CAN and the VE-Direct connection to the CCGX can you use either the VE-CAN or the VE-Direct or must both be connected. Currently I am only able to view todays data on the CCGX. There is no 30 day History. I haven't checked the bit rate yet ,I think that should be set at 250 bit/s

@sirjefferies54 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to amazon for the dual breakers and box enclosure for a dual charge controller. TIA

@OKVanAutoUpholsteryBellGardens 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 30 amp renogy rover mppt controller but I require an array of 1200 watts and 600 ah bank according to your excel power sheet, can I use 2 renogy mppts and split the panels into 2 400 watt panel to 1 30 amp mppt and 2 other 400 watt panels to the other 30 amp mppt?

@AZDodgeViper 11 ай бұрын

Hi Nate, I have two Victron charge controllers installed, 150/60 & 100/30. I will be installing a Victron Smart Battery Sense. Will I be able to program the Battery Sense to both charge controllers? Keith