I have 8 400w panels currently 2 in series into combiner.so I'm using all 4 inputs. I just upgraded my controller to an all in one and it requires 120v to start with a max voltage of 500v. Without having to run all new wire, watching your video it looks like I might be able to put these eight panels in series within the combiner box. Is this correct? I know you just did two strings I have four so would that mean that the last fuse holder would be like the second that you have wired?
@@jsdiecast sure you could do it, but are all of your panels in the same location next to each other. Sometimes it's just easier to connect them in series where they're at, and run a couple lines back to your combiner box
MC4 terminals are retained when connected, terminal is attached to the wire, so of course it is "loose" when not connected. No reason to modify box for series, just connect strings in series then connect to box.
Well done Gary! I can follow with ease
I have 8 400w panels currently 2 in series into combiner.so I'm using all 4 inputs. I just upgraded my controller to an all in one and it requires 120v to start with a max voltage of 500v. Without having to run all new wire, watching your video it looks like I might be able to put these eight panels in series within the combiner box. Is this correct? I know you just did two strings I have four so would that mean that the last fuse holder would be like the second that you have wired?
@@jsdiecast sure you could do it, but are all of your panels in the same location next to each other. Sometimes it's just easier to connect them in series where they're at, and run a couple lines back to your combiner box
@SolarBearDIY I have 4 trackers with 2 panels each.
MC4 terminals are retained when connected, terminal is attached to the wire, so of course it is "loose" when not connected. No reason to modify box for series, just connect strings in series then connect to box.