I have four (4) Trojan 27TMX deep cycle batteries and a 1500 watt inverter; how should I connect the batteries for 12v for this 400w kit?
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If using 4 12 v batts hook them up in parallel + to + to + to + . Same for negative posts.. 4 6v batts make 2 12 v batts by hooking two 6 v in series.. Hook pos. to neg on 2 bats then do same for other 2 6 v. now you have 2 12v batts. Hook + to + and - to -... Now you have 1 super 12v batt. Feed regulated panel power to charge them. Use inverted power as needed
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Hello JD, I am assuming this is being set up on an RV of some sort, so yes you need to set up as a 12V system. No doubt 12V is the input required by your inverter. The voltage set up is determined by what is being run off the batteries. Hope this helps.
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You'll need a charge controller so the connection will be: panels>controller>batteries>inverter
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I connected in series. Try this site for connecting info. (may have to cut and paste)http://www.solarrvpanels.com/index.php/wiring-rv-batteries-properly/
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You have to put them in parallel to maintain 12 volts in the system.all positive together all negative together.assuming you're inverter and charge controller is 12 volts
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0 Gauge wire should be used!That is what is ran to my Brutus.At the very least a deep cycle battery (fast discharge) should be used!My total system wattage is 5400& I use 0 to each amplifer!The more voltage the better!!!Don't Skimp Out!
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It uses a 200 AMP ANL Fuses. Make sure that the lead wires to the inverter are no longer then 4 feet and are at least 2/0 (two aught) wire in thickness. Use two heavy duty marine grade batteries in parallel maintaining a longer drain@ 12 volts.
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You will need about 300Ah worth of batteries with a 400w system asuming 50% Depth of Discharge. So if this is for a 12v system you can use 2 x 6v, 300Ah batteries in series.
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Kendrick has it spot on. Six - 6v batteries at 225 Ah should work with a 1kw for a 12v battery bank.
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We plugged into a box in the Inverter compartment and the rest is pre-wired. However you would connect to one if the two deep cycles are connected together.
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You can connect as many 12v batteries as you like. You just need to make sure to connect them in parallel, if you connect them in series you will have some serious problems.
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Inverter should be connected to the batteries the last port is for like lights or something like that I have my fridge connected there
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We do not recommend connecting the inverter directly to the charge controller; connect it to the battery instead. 8 AWG be sufficient.
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I agree with most all said here before. Get 2 12v batteries in series = 24v, or 4 6v and hook up in series but controller is best way to go to match your solar panel. Most quality solar panels will charge 12v and 24v. Get a volt meter and check it out as you go. A fuse is a must. Good luck
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I'm using the 45444 tower kit with 2 sun force 60 watt 50048 panel kits and a 400 watt marine grade wind turbine combined with a solar/wind hybrid charger and 4 109 amp hr deep cycle battery's to home inverter system not completed yet but I'm working it !
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I would wire them as Anthony Gomes answered. Keep in mind the high current draw possible with a fully loaded 2000 watt inverter on the 12VDC input side. Use the shortest cables possible, and large enough to handle the high current, with good quality, secure connections.
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Well yea, use a battery charger , or a deep cycle charger with a max of 35 amp .Most deep cycle batteries use a slow charge rate anyway which is a lower amp charger.Just keep the amp below 30 to 35 amp @ 12 volt. This is not a 24 or more system charger.
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If you can find a molex connector you could use just the pos (12V) and neg wires to connect to your battery. Here's a link to help you figure out which wire you need. http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l32/rougeneon97/dew%20Heater%20DIY/molexpinout_zpsdeb42ea2.png
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This kit won't provide enough power for a 5000 watt inverter. You'll need to calculate the distance for a 450 amp load, assuming 12 volts, your 5k watt inverter and a safety buffer. Additionally, you want finely stranded conductors as DC current prefers the fine strands over the thicker material you can pick up at your local hardware store (typically designed for AC power.) If you can't find the product you need on Amazon, check out a local welding supply shop, car stereo shop or a business that works with solar power or specialty battery supply. Don't forget a properly rated fuse as well.
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You can hook up as many batteries to it as you want man just make sure its 12 volt series. Like I have 4 batteries I took off of oil pumps and I connected them in a parallell series. Like I went to auto zone to get the wires to hook it up from one battery to another and then from the battery to the power inverter but I only used one positive and one negative bolted on to the inverter I didnt use all 4 and let me tell ya haha this thing powers my while cabin like a champ! I think I might have misunderstood your question but ive got mine all hooked up and stuff so I can help. carson.ross83@gmail.com You can hook up as many batteries to it as you want man just make sure its 12 volt series. Like I have 4 batteries I took off of oil pumps and I connected them in a parallell series. Like I went to auto zone to get the wires to hook it up from one battery to another and then from the battery to the power inverter but I only used one positive and one negative bolted on to the inverter I didnt use all 4 and let me tell ya haha this thing powers my while cabin like a champ! I think I might have misunderstood your question but ive got mine all hooked up and stuff so I can help.... » Read More You can hook up as many batteries to it as you want man just make sure its 12 volt series. Like I have 4 batteries I took off of oil pumps and I connected them in a parallell series. Like I went to auto zone to get the wires to hook it up from one battery to another and then from the battery to the power inverter but I only used one positive and one negative bolted on to the inverter I didnt use all 4 and let me tell ya haha this thing powers my while cabin like a champ! I think I might have misunderstood your question but ive got mine all hooked up and stuff so I can help. carson.ross83@gmail.com « Show Less
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I bought two panels, have not installed them yet. Starting out with 4 batteries @ 100 amps, plan on going to 8 and adding two more panels