Jamesiam
Senior Member
Thanks to everyone who has written about their solar install, I will do my best to list everything I get and photograph my install as I go. I have a few questions though. I am ordering items as cash comes in so here are a few of my next items.
I have already purchased a Solar Cynergy 120 watt 12 V Solar panel weighing in at a whopping 30 lbs. for $163 including shipping, I think I did well.
Next on the list to buy is my Morning star Sunsaver SS-MPPT 15L Charge controller for $223.00
Then a Morningstar Remote Digital meter for 74.88
If both of these Morningstar devices look well I will go ahead and order in the next few weeks. It seems that this is what everyone has used in the past.
Another Question is I have I noticed everyone is using 10 g wire. Will I be running 10 g not only from Panel to Controller but also from controller to battery and 10 g from controller to fridge?
I have a 3.0, 3 way fridge/freezer in my 2005 hawk with no plans on getting a new fridge since this one has worked fine and for the money I’m spending on Solar energy. People seem to hook their 12 volt fridge to MPPT controller. Will I be able to hook my 3 way to MPPT controller and just keep the three way fridge on battery mode?
I have a few more questions but will read the Ultimate solar post a few more times.
I have already purchased a Solar Cynergy 120 watt 12 V Solar panel weighing in at a whopping 30 lbs. for $163 including shipping, I think I did well.
Next on the list to buy is my Morning star Sunsaver SS-MPPT 15L Charge controller for $223.00
Then a Morningstar Remote Digital meter for 74.88
If both of these Morningstar devices look well I will go ahead and order in the next few weeks. It seems that this is what everyone has used in the past.
Another Question is I have I noticed everyone is using 10 g wire. Will I be running 10 g not only from Panel to Controller but also from controller to battery and 10 g from controller to fridge?
I have a 3.0, 3 way fridge/freezer in my 2005 hawk with no plans on getting a new fridge since this one has worked fine and for the money I’m spending on Solar energy. People seem to hook their 12 volt fridge to MPPT controller. Will I be able to hook my 3 way to MPPT controller and just keep the three way fridge on battery mode?
I have a few more questions but will read the Ultimate solar post a few more times.