I have a 20 watt solar panel that I want to set up. I need to connect it to the solar controller but do not know what cable to use. I plan on adding more solar panels down the line. What would be the best cable to use?
on the controller, it writes which would be related with image voltaic panel which would be related with battery which would be related with load all of it write on the image voltaic controller. only see the controller
4 awg wire is good for 5 amps and will handle 9 total panels at 2 volts
How long is the run? 2 gauge is a good choice for runs up to 25 feet at 20 watts, if you are much further in your run, move to 0 gauge to reduce resistance of the wire itself in the circuit. Otherwise refer to the prevailing electrical code of your local unit government. This is a must if you plan to maintain insurance. At lower voltage, a little resistance means a lot. 4 gauge might be okay for 20 VAC, but the voltage drop on a low voltage system from resistance of the wire itself is measurable at 20 feet. It is the difference between a light fixture working or not. If you are planning on adding additional panels in the future, you can get terminal buss with screw hold downs at various vendors like Mouser or Digi key. Each panel can be on it's own screw, while the buss is common on the other side of the connection. one for the positive and one for the negative.
