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• Solar Panel and Controller questions ...
  • I have a 32 watt flex panel mounted on the bimini. I've used the Sunsaver
    • COOL … thanks for that Charlie, cheers, John
  • 600 Ah of battery
    • right you are. NO controller needed with that setup.
      • Be VERY careful...
        • I thought they were wet cells
  • some thoughts
  • Some quick answers
    • No fuse near the panels
      • Your point about ampacity is well taken
        • Larry....
          • Cheaper solar controller will ....
          • Should have said unsafe if only fuse is on the panel.
          • Thanks for that advice
        • Thanks everyone for the Solar & Controller points well taken ...
          • Here an 45W 26x21
            • Thanks Steve … looks almost identical to ...
              • I don't know.