BigT
Well-known member
I just noticed there's an extra set of terminals on my Mornigstar MPPT charge controller that are labeled as "Load".
These terminals are on the 12 Volt side of the controller.
Since I'm able to safely run my 400W inverter off of my 15A fused, Acc / cigarette outlet, would it be possible to hook the controller up to these "Load" terminals instead of hardwiring the inverter straight off the battery? Seeing as the 8 AWG wires from the CC go straight to the battery and have a 25A fuse and all..
(I'd be happy to install an extra blade fuse at the inverter too).
I should mention that the only thing I'm going to charge with the controller, is my MacBook Air laptop (85W - 100W), and maybe (maybe) my beard trimmer, which I'm told uses next to no Watts at all.
It would be a GIGANTIC help if this is doable (safe), as there's precious little room inside my tiny Transit Connect to mount things.
Being able to wire the inverter at the back of the van, under my folding table where the CC is located, would simplify my life considerably.
If necessary, or safer, I can return the 400W and get the 200W model instead.
These terminals are on the 12 Volt side of the controller.
Since I'm able to safely run my 400W inverter off of my 15A fused, Acc / cigarette outlet, would it be possible to hook the controller up to these "Load" terminals instead of hardwiring the inverter straight off the battery? Seeing as the 8 AWG wires from the CC go straight to the battery and have a 25A fuse and all..
(I'd be happy to install an extra blade fuse at the inverter too).
I should mention that the only thing I'm going to charge with the controller, is my MacBook Air laptop (85W - 100W), and maybe (maybe) my beard trimmer, which I'm told uses next to no Watts at all.
It would be a GIGANTIC help if this is doable (safe), as there's precious little room inside my tiny Transit Connect to mount things.
Being able to wire the inverter at the back of the van, under my folding table where the CC is located, would simplify my life considerably.
If necessary, or safer, I can return the 400W and get the 200W model instead.