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A close call! | 12 comments (12 topical, 0 editorial)
Re: A close call! (3.00 / 0) (#11)
by acapulco (thatskankystuff{at}hotmail) on Sun Aug 3rd, 2008 at 09:57:24 PM MST
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I have 60wat panels x 4 at 24volt and 8 x T-105 bank

My inverters have 20amp inline auto type fuses and I just put the same type of 20 amp fuse on the wire from the panels to the batteries.

I have never had any problems in 5+ years but system was 12 volt but same bank and panels and same inverter capacity just 12volt. I have just now today changed the setup from 12 volt to 24 volt.

Am I just lucky to not have trouble or is that adequate fusing?

Do I need more/bigger/better fusing?

You now have me worried to sleep maybe I'll make a big shutoff to switch at night/ nobody home. If only i had clue where/how big etc

pls advise
SE QLD AUSTRALIA.*OFF-GRID*.RE:2x4xT105@24v./450Ah@24v IN:240w.PV,backup:Genset/charger24v@10amp cont. OUT:Mod.Sine Inverters: 1500w/4500w/2000w & 350w.
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Re: A close call! (3.00 / 0) (#12)
by wooferhound (tim((NoSpamAt))wooferhound.com) on Mon Aug 4th, 2008 at 04:37:45 AM MST
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You should have fuses very close to the battery to protect the batteries and wiring from from short circuits and equipment malfunctions. Without fuses the wire becomes the fuse and the insulation becomes Fire.
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A close call! | 12 comments (12 topical, 0 editorial)

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