Solar panels with 6V batteries

[Rick Templeton]

I have a question for someone with knowlege of solar. I am interested in adding a couple of solar panels to my boats electrical arsenal. I am convinced that I should set each one up on its own mppt controller for maximum reliability but I have a few concerns about installation (just not that knowledgable about them).

My battery bank consists of two sets of two 6V agm ((series / parallel), with 1-12v for starting. It is set up with a Magnum ME 2012 inverter/charger on a combiner and a/b/all switch.

My questions...
A. Does the connection to the 6V go to the positive/negative posts between the two 6V, or should it be installed at the end of one of sets?
B. Should I install a positive terminal block to make the connection?
C. The panels would be 100 w/12v, should I use two separate fuses or install both on a single.

Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to offer (including possible resources I might be able to access.

 

[Hayden Watson]

Think of your two 6V batteries that are connected in series as a 12v battery.

 

[BobH57]

Colin at Northern Ariz. Wind and Sun (www.solar-electric.com) was very knowledgeable and helpful when I was trying to install solar. I ended up purchasing the entire package through them (360 watt panel, Victron mppt controller, wiring, breakers/breaker box) for what I thought was a very reasonable price. 800-383-0195.

 

[leo310]

I have 4 panels with 3 controllers all wired to the house batteries that are 6 volt 2 banks of 2, like you. The pos is to the battery and the neg is to the neg bus, with no problems last 3 years.

 

[Rick Templeton]

Thanks for your comments, they are appreciated as always