Hello all,
I'd like help figuring out the re-hooking up existing power systems on a used 2008 NuWa 34LKTG 5er (all components are 8-9 years old). The existing solar components include:
Solar Panels: 4x 150-200W? (TBD)
- Roof fixed mounted
- No labels on top or sides.
- ~2.5x5'
- 48 V each; all in parallel
- ~12-16 ga wires
Solar Charger: Outback FlexMax 60
http://www.outbackpower.com/outback-products/make-the-power/flexmax-series-charge-controllers/item/flexmax-6080?category_id=531
Batteries: None as of now
- previous owner had 2x 12V AGMs (I'm guessing in parallel).
- I was leaning toward 2x 6V Trojan T-105-REs Flooded in series.
- http://www.trojanbattery.com/pdf/datasheets/T105RE_TrojanRE_Data_Sheets.pdf
- We will be full timing, so I'll be able to manage higher maintenance on flooded.
- We only plan on full timing for a year, so I'm not trying to break the bank on AGM or lithium batteries.
- Trojan T105 AGM=$300 vs Trojan T105-RE Flooded $150 each (quoted from Houston distributer)
- I'll have to punch a vent in the storage locker and run 3-4" tube from battery box to vent.
Inverter: Magnum MagnaSine 2800W Pure Sine Inverter Charger MS Series - MS2812
Circuit Layout:
- Looks like previous owner had solar independent of separate 12V auxilary batteries for slides. I'm fine starting out with this setup to keep it as simple as possible at first. Eventually I may want to figure out how to run the 13,000 BTU AC on generator (Champion 2800 - http://www.costco.com/.product.100302560.html), and the 120V appliances on the inverter. I checked that the generator runs the AC, but I'm not sure it would run the microwave at the same time.
- I think that the Magnum Charger would charge the solar batteries (T-105-REs) with shore power
I can guess where to start, but I don't want to damage anything playing trial and error. I have a Marine/RV 12V Deepcycle (Advanced Auto) to test the components. There is a RV Service shop (RV Masters in Houston) that says they install and integrate solar systems, but I not sure how much experience they really have.
Questions:
Do I set the settings on the charger and inverter before connecting the batteries?
What order should I connect everything? Do I connect batteries to charger and check that the charger is working, and then to connect the inverter? or connect batteries to inverter and check that the inverter is working, and then connect the charger? or connect everything at once?
Any tips on setting up flooded battery bank to make maintenance easier (hydrometer, adding distilled water, cleaning corrosion, venting, etc)
How do I determine what the amps should be from panels to charger and from charger to batteries?
Thank you,
Tyler
I'd like help figuring out the re-hooking up existing power systems on a used 2008 NuWa 34LKTG 5er (all components are 8-9 years old). The existing solar components include:
Solar Panels: 4x 150-200W? (TBD)
- Roof fixed mounted
- No labels on top or sides.
- ~2.5x5'
- 48 V each; all in parallel
- ~12-16 ga wires
Solar Charger: Outback FlexMax 60
http://www.outbackpower.com/outback-products/make-the-power/flexmax-series-charge-controllers/item/flexmax-6080?category_id=531
Batteries: None as of now
- previous owner had 2x 12V AGMs (I'm guessing in parallel).
- I was leaning toward 2x 6V Trojan T-105-REs Flooded in series.
- http://www.trojanbattery.com/pdf/datasheets/T105RE_TrojanRE_Data_Sheets.pdf
- We will be full timing, so I'll be able to manage higher maintenance on flooded.
- We only plan on full timing for a year, so I'm not trying to break the bank on AGM or lithium batteries.
- Trojan T105 AGM=$300 vs Trojan T105-RE Flooded $150 each (quoted from Houston distributer)
- I'll have to punch a vent in the storage locker and run 3-4" tube from battery box to vent.
Inverter: Magnum MagnaSine 2800W Pure Sine Inverter Charger MS Series - MS2812
Circuit Layout:
- Looks like previous owner had solar independent of separate 12V auxilary batteries for slides. I'm fine starting out with this setup to keep it as simple as possible at first. Eventually I may want to figure out how to run the 13,000 BTU AC on generator (Champion 2800 - http://www.costco.com/.product.100302560.html), and the 120V appliances on the inverter. I checked that the generator runs the AC, but I'm not sure it would run the microwave at the same time.
- I think that the Magnum Charger would charge the solar batteries (T-105-REs) with shore power
I can guess where to start, but I don't want to damage anything playing trial and error. I have a Marine/RV 12V Deepcycle (Advanced Auto) to test the components. There is a RV Service shop (RV Masters in Houston) that says they install and integrate solar systems, but I not sure how much experience they really have.
Questions:
Do I set the settings on the charger and inverter before connecting the batteries?
What order should I connect everything? Do I connect batteries to charger and check that the charger is working, and then to connect the inverter? or connect batteries to inverter and check that the inverter is working, and then connect the charger? or connect everything at once?
Any tips on setting up flooded battery bank to make maintenance easier (hydrometer, adding distilled water, cleaning corrosion, venting, etc)
How do I determine what the amps should be from panels to charger and from charger to batteries?
Thank you,
Tyler