Bundling solar mono pure sine and Blue Sky

[Francesfree]

How do people get help with putting a fuse on the cable? Do I go to a car dealership? Home Depot?
I have a video reference with pictures for connecting panels at least. 
There is a whole series for mobile solar set up how to;  http://www.mobile-solarpower.com/instructional-videos.html
Much appreciated.

Ok the video said I can buy cables with a fuse on it already.

 

[Francesfree]

Everyone makes mistakes with their installs. Look at what I did with overpaneling my CC; that could have been an expensive mistake. It still might bite me in the butt. That's part of the learning process, though.

So true. It helps to have other to learn with though!

 

[John61CT]

Yes once you get away from the cheap mass market standard panels, shipping will kill prices.

Best to look locally, or find other local buyers to go in on a pallet.

Or head out on the road, travel to where the deals are. Miami has a great warehouse place super cheap.

I took a picture of the chart for reference.

Blue Sea's Circuit Wizard app is a great resource for determining wire gauge needed, takes all the factors into account.

Fuses depend on the ampacity needed, location and type of application.

Making a detailed schematic drawing of your overall design (not to scale) before you buy stuff will help people make suggestions.

A new thread per topic, relevant background only + short question per post will also gets more / better responses.

And of course educating yourself via good googling first helps you ask the best very specific questions.

My DC Electrics 101 thread https://vanlivingforum.com/showthread.php?tid=28197

 

[jonyjoe303]

if you have a craigslist checked there, looking at my area craigslist I see alot of good prices on large panels. The only thing its probably no warranty, I bought my 240 watt sharp mono for 200 dollars 5 years ago. You just need to make sure you got room inside your van to carry away, it barely fit inside my van.
Also you got to start thinking how you are going to mount it.

 

[Francesfree]

Update;
I ended up getting the Renogy 280 watt panel (large and moving it is a small challenge) for $310, Blue Sky 3000i, 1500 pure sine inverter, 2 gage cables and a fuse.

 

[Canine]

Nice. You have solid components.