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keljohnso
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# Posted: 23 Feb 2014 19:33 - Edited by: keljohnso
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Just purchased!!!
Renogy 200W Monocrystalline Bundle
1) 2 100 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panels (total 200 watts)
2) 1 30 Amp Charge Controller
3) 1 MC4 Adapter Kit (9'' in length)
4) 1 MC4 Branch Connector
$307.99 ($1.54 per WATT)
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Turbogeno
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# Posted: 24 Feb 2014 07:27
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I'm looking at the same kit. My friend who's been off grid for 20 years says it has good specs and has the same (but older) controller in his barn and it works well.
Thanks, Geno
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keljohnso
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# Posted: 24 Feb 2014 08:40
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I only found a few reviews that didn't like it, but for minor things.
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spoofer
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# Posted: 30 Mar 2014 19:37
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does a system like this need to be grounded? Do you need to use fuses anywhere? I just bought the 100 watt kit from renogy, but upgraded to the mppt controller. I have many questions...
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keljohnso
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# Posted: 31 Mar 2014 10:55
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I didn't see anything about grounding in the diagram. Fuses never hurt. I'm splitting the building into 6 circuits with fuses. I think I'll put a shut off from the battery to the building.
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SE Ohio
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# Posted: 31 Mar 2014 11:28
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I'll go out on a limb here...
Grounding doesn't do much for DC circuits except provide some safety for lightning events, potentially saving the electronics or preventing a fire. A direct lightning strike could toast everything despite. Ground rods and wire are cheap insurance/risk management, and are part of electrical code (for those concerned with such matters).
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