I am about to add a second identical solar panel to my existing set up.
Present set up is a 100 watt panel to a Victron MPPT.
I have already checked and both my existing cabling and MPPT will be fine with the extra panel.
I plan to cover both panels so there is no output, unplug the existing panel MC4 connectors, plug both panels MC4 connectors into 2 x 2 to 1 MC4 connector in parallel, plug into the existing roof cables that go to the MPPT, then uncover both panels.
Is this an acceptable method ie covering the panels to stop output whilst unplugging then plugging in ?
Present set up is a 100 watt panel to a Victron MPPT.
I have already checked and both my existing cabling and MPPT will be fine with the extra panel.
I plan to cover both panels so there is no output, unplug the existing panel MC4 connectors, plug both panels MC4 connectors into 2 x 2 to 1 MC4 connector in parallel, plug into the existing roof cables that go to the MPPT, then uncover both panels.
Is this an acceptable method ie covering the panels to stop output whilst unplugging then plugging in ?