Starting to plan to add solar on my 2004 Hunter 466. I’ve added the tower in the box and have a full Bimini so there is plenty of space. A couple starter questions that I can’t get a straight answer about so I figured I’d come to the place I usually find all the answers! Haha
1. I have the original freedom 25 inverter/charger… is that fine for adding solar or do I need to replace that.
2. I know this is a debatable question and usage dependent, but I’m looking to keep batteries topped up when some lights are being used and and the nav instruments. Eventually to be able to run the inverter for charging phones etc. I guess looking for a starting panel wattage we don’t use a lot
3. My basic knowledge of solar… wiring panels to mppt controller and then to batteries? If that is the case then I wouldn’t need to really worry about if the inverter is compatible with solar or if that is a thing…right?.
Anyway I’m usually pretty on the spot when it comes to my systems but Solar is throwing me for a loop… appreciate any help. Thanks and cheers!
1. I have the original freedom 25 inverter/charger… is that fine for adding solar or do I need to replace that.
2. I know this is a debatable question and usage dependent, but I’m looking to keep batteries topped up when some lights are being used and and the nav instruments. Eventually to be able to run the inverter for charging phones etc. I guess looking for a starting panel wattage we don’t use a lot
3. My basic knowledge of solar… wiring panels to mppt controller and then to batteries? If that is the case then I wouldn’t need to really worry about if the inverter is compatible with solar or if that is a thing…right?.
Anyway I’m usually pretty on the spot when it comes to my systems but Solar is throwing me for a loop… appreciate any help. Thanks and cheers!