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=Amazon= | |||
*Non-UL [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F5HDP2W/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pf_rd_p=d81b167d-1f9e-48b6-87d8-8aa5e473ea8c&pf_rd_r=Y9AR48H4SAFGDX3M4XTV&pd_rd_wg=O8gbJ&pd_rd_w=qqkfp&content-id=amzn1.sym.d81b167d-1f9e-48b6-87d8-8aa5e473ea8c&pd_rd_r=d673812b-efc0-456a-b9ba-a8d58107e821&s=industrial&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRzRFRUNJVTQ3RlgyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDIxNzkzMzJQT1A2WDAwOEZNSyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDU3ODY3U1lKTFdGWEwxU0pGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1] | |||
**250 VDC max input | |||
=UL Listed= | |||
*Combiner box only $250. [https://www.altestore.com/store/enclosures-electrical-safety/electrical-enclosures/combiner-pass-through-boxes/midnite-solar-mnpv6-combiner-box-p4566/?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A19010328159%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=1652061&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=MIDMNPV6&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1_SkBhDwARIsANbGpFuxftDS1ZjrlJP95fxbcVcR34zvAG9Ra3Dj7VhvRn3zwjwBnM3FahQaAi3DEALw_wcB#addons] | |||
**Only 125 VDC in. | |||
=Voltages= | |||
*1000V for this one - [https://usfull.com/pv-combiner-box-efficiently-combines-the-power-of-multiple-panels/#:~:text=The%20maximum%20rated%20voltage%20in,solar%20panels%20with%20different%20voltages.] | |||
*Why are others limited to 250V? '''Because the circuit breaker is 250V''' - [https://www.yoycart.com/Product/4770298929/] | |||
*Go to Midnite for higher V combiners? [https://diysolarforum.com/threads/combiner-box-questions.26831/] | |||
*Most fuse holders are rated for 600-1000V, while DC breakers are 150V [https://solarpowercombinerbox.com/pages/what-is-a-solar-combiner-box] | |||
*{{check}}With 600VDC YRSP-D2 [https://www.aliexpress.com/i/3256802939811681.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt] circuit breaker - [https://www.amazon.com/DEEKOOL-Upgraded-Combiner-Circuit-Waterproof/dp/B0BWHRHCD7/ref=psdc_13638744011_t3_B0BZV8ZMY2#customerReviews]. Combined wire is fatter, at least 10 ga. Circuit breaker appears to be 600Vdc rated [https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk026QG9BbsZl0rNsBS9KmerMgczY_w%3A1602863734253&source=hp&ei=dsKJX6q8DJDYsAXHkpG4Cw&q=YRL7-63DC+breaker&btnK=Google+Search&oq=how+to+configure+nvidia+geforce+gtx+1650+super+on+linux+mint&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKsCMgUIIRCrAjoOCAAQ6gIQtAIQmgEQ5QI6DgguELEDEMcBEKMCEJMCOggILhDHARCvAToLCC4QsQMQxwEQowI6CAgAELEDEIMBOggILhCxAxCDAToFCAAQsQM6AggAOgQIABAKOgYIABAWEB46CAghEBYQHRAeOgcIIRAKEKABUMsQWOmzAWD8tAFoBnAAeACAAeQGiAGhS5IBDTExLjQ3LjMuMi42LTGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6sAEG&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwiqz4DcvLnsAhUQLKwKHUdJBLcQ4dUDCAk&uact=5#imgrc=AHYzGeVEsQJmKM&btnK=Google%20Search&ip=1]. | |||
*{{check}}500VDC - [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZXV3GNF?pd_rd_i=B09ZXV3GNF&pf_rd_p=781503ef-fc4a-4a05-82e1-c6ce0583b45e&pf_rd_r=P9WZ9NFCEBC5CZZZ6YPR&pd_rd_wg=6kEcd&pd_rd_w=hAkvS&pd_rd_r=c71dd655-e788-4ba1-99bf-2cb49bd1624c&th=1]. Combined output appears to have 12 ga wire, or 20A max. Would need 10 ga for 30A combined output, so this is really only good for 20A. | |||
=Wire= | |||
*PV wire - [https://www.amazon.com/Shirbly-Solar-Panel-Wire-Automotive/dp/B09XMLCLBR/ref=psdc_13638744011_t3_B0BWHRHCD7?th=1] | |||
=Fuses= | |||
*Not cheap at $4 each [https://www.amazon.com/ZOOKOTO-10x38mm-1000V-Solar-Photovoltaic/dp/B0B2L4Z8DS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=27F7KRAHR4DNL&keywords=PV%2Bfuse%2B15A&qid=1688075508&s=hi&sprefix=pv%2Bfuse%2B15a%2Ctools%2C82&sr=1-4&th=1] | |||
=DIY= | =DIY= | ||
*Article from 2000 in Homepower Magazine - [http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Building-a-Combiner-Box.pdf] | *Article from 2000 in Homepower Magazine - [http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Building-a-Combiner-Box.pdf] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:52, 29 June 2023
Amazon
- Non-UL [1]
- 250 VDC max input
UL Listed
- Combiner box only $250. [2]
- Only 125 VDC in.
Voltages
- 1000V for this one - [3]
- Why are others limited to 250V? Because the circuit breaker is 250V - [4]
- Go to Midnite for higher V combiners? [5]
- Most fuse holders are rated for 600-1000V, while DC breakers are 150V [6]
With 600VDC YRSP-D2 [7] circuit breaker - [8]. Combined wire is fatter, at least 10 ga. Circuit breaker appears to be 600Vdc rated [9].- 500VDC - [10]. Combined output appears to have 12 ga wire, or 20A max. Would need 10 ga for 30A combined output, so this is really only good for 20A.
Wire
- PV wire - [11]
Fuses
- Not cheap at $4 each [12]
DIY
- Article from 2000 in Homepower Magazine - [13]