How to size wires and fuses for a solar electric system
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Learn how to size wires and fuses for your solar electric system. ⏱️Timestamps: 0:06 Intro 1:10 Wire sizes and AWG ratings 1:57 Wire insulation 4:12 Wire colors 4:52 Review of over current protection devices (OCPDs) 5:52 Maximum current for panel output 7:16 Maximum current for inverter output 7:55 Maximum current for battery-based inverter 8:55 Ampacity 9:21 Voltage drop calculation 10:44 Current overload considerations 11:04 Continuous duty safety factor 12:41 Other videos and resources 🗎 Publication: Working on Solar Wiring and Fusing (EB-2023-0676) https://go.umd.edu/EB-2023-0676 For more information, visit: http://go.umd.edu/FarmSolar
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