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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

11-02-2020, 01:07 AM

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Fire danger from using existing 14 -16 gauge wiring with 300 watts solar???

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Posted By mikeehlert

BTW, I just reviewed the Amazon listings for 30...

BTW, I just reviewed the Amazon listings for 30 Amp charge controllers from $13 to $130. Most explicitly say they limit current in their descriptions. I did not review install manuals.

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

11-02-2020, 12:48 AM

Replies: 22

Fire danger from using existing 14 -16 gauge wiring with 300 watts solar???

Views: 2,543

Posted By mikeehlert

I have never seen this behavior before........

I have never seen this behavior before..... basically requires by passing all the regulation circuitry.

Anybody else seen this behavior from your charge controller? I know mine limits current. ...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

11-01-2020, 01:53 AM

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Fire danger from using existing 14 -16 gauge wiring with 300 watts solar???

Views: 2,543

Posted By mikeehlert

Mikeehlert, Thanks.......With 300 watts solar...

Mikeehlert, Thanks.......With 300 watts solar array, I have the potential of around 20A feeding into the 8A Samlex PWM controller. Isn't that going to burn out the 8A controller or any fuse between...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

10-31-2020, 04:10 PM

Replies: 22

Fire danger from using existing 14 -16 gauge wiring with 300 watts solar???

Views: 2,543

Posted By mikeehlert

10775 Checking the attached chart, for thirty...

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Checking the attached chart, for thirty amps out of the charge controller, you should have 10 gage. Using 16 or even 14 is unsafe and yes there is a fire hazard. If your unable or unwilling...

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