So my solar panel installation is complete. Like most projects it took more time than hoped due to learning curve.
The panels are mounted on the Bimini with wires coming in stern deck through a wire clam fitting. Mounted the controller under the nav table. The negative goes to the load side of the shunt. Positive goes to unswitched side of house bank.
The wires from the panels to the controller take a little fishing behind the trim by the hull deck joint.
There is something magical about sun power even after having access to it for many years. The availability of Bluetooth status is a game changer IMO.
I just replaced my 2 1000ah AGM house batteries with a big 280 AH LFP battery and, effectively, tripled my available power. The battery and the DC to DC chargers (one for start and one for house) all have Bluetooth access. It is fantastic to be able to see (and configure) exactly what is going on.
When you say “unswitched side of the house bank” what does this mean?
What do you have for your battery set up? Also, what size solar did you install?
