Hi, I have a 35' Alfa Sun 5'ver with 2 125 watt solar panels and 4 6 volt golf cart batteries. I'm heading for Quartzsite but am not getting the juice I think I should out of my system as it is now. When connecting the panels to the "regulator" I used the existing pre-wired lines built in at the factory. I am also using regular car battery size wires for wiring the 6 volt batteries in series. I've been told I need bigger guage wire for the system to eliminate loss of voltage. Anyone have any suggestions on how to improve my system?
Thanks,
Joe
Lucky Mike said
10:44 PM Nov 2, 2012
not knowing your complete system , I would suspect you need to upgrade sizing from factory wiring and minimize any splicing in route..
Was this system sized up ........is this a Mfg, factory system.......is it a DYI system.........a factory system with DYI upgrades.(added batteries,regulators.panels)
Jack Mayer said
04:58 PM Nov 3, 2012
If you tell me the distance form your panels (wire run distance) to the controller, and from the controller to the batteries I'll tell you what size wire you need for those 2 panels. Also, what controller do you have?
The battery wiring is likely OK unless you are running a large inverter.
Hi, I have a 35' Alfa Sun 5'ver with 2 125 watt solar panels and 4 6 volt golf cart batteries. I'm heading for Quartzsite but am not getting the juice I think I should out of my system as it is now. When connecting the panels to the "regulator" I used the existing pre-wired lines built in at the factory. I am also using regular car battery size wires for wiring the 6 volt batteries in series. I've been told I need bigger guage wire for the system to eliminate loss of voltage. Anyone have any suggestions on how to improve my system?
Thanks,
Joe
Was this system sized up ........is this a Mfg, factory system.......is it a DYI system.........a factory system with DYI upgrades.(added batteries,regulators.panels)
The battery wiring is likely OK unless you are running a large inverter.