Solar Panel Connection

[Dave dB]

Hi, does anyone know if the solar panel is linked into Hab control panel or PDU or both?

 

[Geo]

IMHO
If you want trouble free install wire in through its own MPPT controller direct to battery

 

[tonka]

Some vans have solar regulators built into the main PSU / POWER SUPPLY.
Example my Autotrail has the Sargent EC500 unit, all it needs is a connector plugged in from the solar panel. The PSU then does the regulation to the batteries and has smart facility to do both engine and leisure batteries.

 

[Dave dB]

Thanks Geo, I've had the solar panel fitted and for some reason my 5amp fuse for the control panel in the PDU has blown 5 times since Feb the first being the day after the panel was fitted. Having been in touch with the company who went straight on the defensive and did not even offer to take a second look for me although they are near on 2.5 hours away. So I wanted to know if they are connected some how before I take further action.
Thanks

 

[MitchandJenny]

My 100w panel says "connect battery end First" Then plug the panel in.
Mitch.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Stealaway]

What size are the panels?

 

[Dave dB]

1 x 100w

 

[EssexBoy]

Hi Dave
Your profile says you have a Bailey van?
I'm familiar with solar setups but not what kit is in a Bailey, so what "PDU" and control panel do you have? Do you have a separate (mppt or pwm) solar controller?
This info would help give a better answer I think
Cheers
Steve

 

[138go]

Fit a separate Solar Controller you can get them with twin battery output. Once it has charged the habitation battery it will keep the engine battery charged up. Some of the Sargant Control Panels need to be switched on to work.