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INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS
22 October 2023 · 30 min · 10K views
What this video covers
A sailor installs two 200-watt Unitec monocrystalline solar panels on a custom-built aluminium arch.0:58 The panels are wired in parallel to ensure system redundancy, meaning the failure of one panel or controller will not disable the entire array.2:24 The installation uses a Victron MPPT 130 charge controller and a 60-amp Victron fuse.1:52 To secure the panels to the arch, the installer fabricates custom aluminium brackets and uses anti-seize bolts to allow for quick removal during severe weather.3:29 Cables are routed through a deck gland sealed with silicone to maintain watertight integrity.19:21 The system is configured to charge a 12-volt battery bank, with the Victron controller providing real-time data via a mobile application.24:23 Initial testing confirms the system successfully transitions through bulk, absorption, and float charging stages.29:34 The installer notes that future plans include adding more panels with independent controllers to further increase system autonomy.2:21
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