PowMr 12V/24V/36V 60 amp MPPT Install - Part 3 Solar Upgrade
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- Part 3 of my solar project upgrade. Installed my MPPT charge controlled that will eventually run up to 2800 watts of solar.
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I have an updated version of this charge controller. It comes with anderson plugs .i like it so far but i haven't used it on the road with my rv.
PRETTY GREAT BRO!
best bang for your buck is go with a all in one solar charge controller/inverter EG4 has one starting around 700 and saves you in wiring and much easier for beginners but 48v however that saves you as you can use thinner wire as less amps.
I've looked into those. PowMr has one that I've researched as well. My goal is to have a split phase 240v so I can run a sub-panel with multiple circuits but also have a 240v input for automatic transfers. Hard to believe there's so many options with my specific criteria!! Good to have options.
@@NoGasNiko yep, its crazy in just like 3-4 years it went from only s couple if that of all in one charge controller / inverters to now there are well over a dozen. It truly is becoming so easy to set up a solar power backup system that will allow complete novices to get started and grow into their system. The new eg4 14.3kwh battery for 3799 is amazing as it is all weather it can be outside no matter the weather. 14.3kwh is about half of the average daily power needs for their home that with power hog hvac systems. Now with ductless mini systems that can have solar panels plugged directly to the ductless unit you can heat and cool completely off grid. Super energy efficient. 🙌🏼😊
@iowac I'm just getting started. Can't wait to see where this goes. My goal is to run my entire kitchen off-grid 24/7. Lots of appliances that pull a lot of power. Heading in that direction but old man winter is going to put the brakes on real fast.
@@NoGasNiko Yeah im fairly new myself in 2020 I got my first set up with 800 watts of panels a 12 volt lifep04 200ah battery and 3000 watt inverter, I built out on a hand truck to make it mobile. Kitchen appliances , hvac and dryer are the energy monsters lol. I trying to be prepared for power outage emergencies that will allow us to be able to stay warm/cool and keep fridge/freezer running. So for cooking would prob resort to fire stove but will look to find a low energy cooking element. But the great thing is for heating cooling a few ductless minis have hit the market that are super energy efficient. I just put chunk down on first 48 volt all in one solar charge controller/inverter from signature solar their new eg 6000 xp and the eg powerpro 14.3kwh all weather battery. I figure with the govt giving the 30% tax rebate it was certainly a good time to jump in further.
The tech has really jumped over the last few years, so much that people litterally can set up a small cabin in the mountains where no grid power runs and they could power all they need with solar and battery. Very cool stuff.
I have that same charge controller 😊works great. I’m running two harbor freight 24v 100 watt panels and a larger 200 watt panel. I have a 2000 watt ROARBATT pure sine wave inverter and one 100 ah FEENCE lithium battery. Man I wish the price of lithium batteries would go down 😢 it took me a while to save up and get the one I have.
Nice 👍. I want to switch to LiFePO4 myself.
@@NoGasNiko I’m not sure I wanna continue using lithium. Those BMS’s can be a big problem. They can go bad but the battery cells themselves can be still good.people who don’t know about this will throw the batteries away not knowing they can take them apart and replace the BMS. In my opinion I don’t want to go through all that. I see some who complain about the weight of gel and lead acid batteries. I’m not sure about restoring gel batteries but lead acid batteries can be restored following the right steps to restore them. I use a battery desulfator. It takes some time but think it’s worth it without having to worry about lithium batteries and those BMS’s modules. Happy New Year 🎆
The prices of lipo4 has dropped considerably. My first renogy 12v 100 amp battery was 1k back in 2019. Now I'm buying 12 volt 100 amp hour for 155.00 bucks.
If you're not running climate while charging the battery is thermally managed while charging. Super cold and hot weather can effect charging speed though it is minimal in the i3 dur to the small capacity and low speed of charging. The 94ah and 120ah will be even less affected by temperature due to the larger capacity and identical charging speed limit.
I think you commented on the wrong video 😁
@@NoGasNiko man, I gotta get better at typing while I'm watching a playlist 😂
my 60A powmr doesn't let me configure the charge settings in the USE setting to match my 36V100ah LiFePO4. It limits me to 17V even when I choose the system voltage 36V. WTH
Have you tried calling their support? I'm currently running 12V but plan on switching to 48V real soon.
Wire size.
Use the maximum values for watts and current.
The given values are the battery voltage.
The rated amps which in this case is 60 amps.
For the 12 volt battery system the maximum watts of solar power is: 720 watts.
The wire size on the input side is smaller than the wires on the output side.
The input side is determined by looking at the maximum current flowing from the solar panels.
Start by looking at the values on the solar panels. Use the short circuit value. The actual value is based on the configuration of the connections. If in series the current is the same as the label value. If the panels are in parallel then add the values for the total current flow.
The higher the voltage results in the lowest current for the same watts.
Lower current results in smaller wire size.
If the current is below 10 amps on the input you can use 12 AWG wire. If above 10 amps it should be 10 AWG or larger up to 6 AWG
On the output side the current value is the rated value for the controller.
The current value to use for wire size is 60 amps. This value determines the wire size to be at least 4 AWG wire.
Use the American Wire Gauge chart to select the correct wire size.
Be sure to place fuses or circuit breakers on both legs of the controller to battery side.
When you upgrade to the 48 volt battery you will still use the same maximum current value on the output of the charge controller so the wire size stays the same.
The input will have new values as the maximum input current changes with additional solar panels.
Currently running 8 AWG and have not maxed the amps out. Planning on switching to 48V so I can increase my wattage while avoiding pulling new wire.
Hello, thx for the installation video. What size wire did u use from the battery to the mppt..also did u fuse the positive line with a 70 amp?
Did u route to a busbar before the battery bank? Ie: mppt to bus bar to battery?
Yes, there's a bus bar from the MPPT to the battery.
Each panel has a fuse and I have a disconnect and inline fuse to the MPPT.
@@NoGasNiko awesome thx for that info!
you saving any money with the solar yet?
I believe I am. I have an air conditioner upstairs and one downstairs that run off the solar system. The upstairs unit is a 6000 BTU and the downstairs is a 10,000 btu. I'd say the upstairs ran about 60 kWh on solar and maybe 40 kWh for the downstairs. 17 cents a kWh makes about $17 saved. I have meters on each outlet and run the numbers daily. We didn't have very good sun last month so I'm hoping July will be better.
There's a mosquito in the audio.
I've been trying out different wireless microphones. Can't remember if this is one of those vids.
Ham handed guy...
LOL