I was looking at a go power 1500 high surge model up to 3000w.
Hooking up solar breaker panel to 110.
Remove the cover for an unused circuit breaker and punch out the hole.
In this post i will show you how to connect a circuit breaker for solar.
This is just one part of an overarching how to install a diy camper van electrical system series.
I am trying to figure out the best way to hook my inverter up to my breaker box.
Fuses and circuit breakers are used to protect the wiring from getting too hot and also protect all devices connected in the system from catching fire or getting damaged if a short circuit occurs.
An easier alternative could be obtaining an inverter with standard outlets and using an extension cord and power strip.
Hooking up an inverter to a 110 volt breaker panel if you have to have plug in capability i would use an appropriate sized so cord between the ac panel and the inverter.
Then connect the white or other neutral wire to the neutral bus.
Now you re ready to wire the inverter to the breaker.
The well pump is currently hocked to a designated 15 amp 220 breaker in my main panel the pump specs mention that the maximum amps required is 59.
Most of the breakers will have a 15 amp.
I wanted to run solar power to a dedicated panel box with breakers etc the line for the pump would b.
The final point of connection for the solar array is inside the service panel also known as breaker panel.
I am running a one 260w panel 10a charge controller 12v battery bank 6 6v batteries and would like to power hand tools up to skill saws maybe my table saw.
Swing the breakers down toward the center of the panel and snap them in place.
Wiring the inverter to the breaker panel.
The current rating of the breaker will depend on the size of the wire and the requirement of the circuits.
I have a completely off grid setup 3 240watt panels a 12v battery bank of 8 55 amp hour batteries an mx60 mppt charge controller and a xantrex 2 5 2500 watt prosine inverter charger.
By stephen cliftontechnical representativewhen hooking up your renogy system the best way to add protection is by using fuses or circuit breakers.
First the black wire then the red wire to the corresponding terminals.
Shore power is just the fancy term used to describe plugging your campers electrical system into a 110v plug to either recharge the batteries or to even power the camper electrical system directly.
Quick note before we get started.
8 tips when installing a circuit breaker for solar power.
Then the green ground wire connects to.