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Silly question time

Post by Mrcoolabah1au »

Were the solar fuse found three fuses one in side and two outside down both look like mega fuses not counting the fridge fuse
Have traced one to the gigavac the other one has about ten wires coming of it 👌
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Probably don't have a 'solar fuse' Wayne. I don't have any.
Only OldTrack & AGM reckon you need one. Maybe Julian too?
A rubbed through wire and a 'dead short' will have no sting to it. (so I've ben told?)
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Can't remember if I put a solar fuse in or not, they are needed when the solid state relay method is used to protect the solar wiring from the battery to prevent a fire, the latest idea is to use a double pole DC circuit breaker specifically designed for the job so there is an off switch as well to cut the solar.

As far as which fuse it might be Wayne, trace the cables in each direction from the SSR and look for a fuse.

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Found traced the wire back to a cut off switch which for some reason has been turned off 😂 found in vertical position change to horizontal now working 🤠
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I wonder who did that Wayne? Silly thing to do!
Now let the sun shine again! ;) :lol:
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Think one of dot friend must have 🦆 in the back door 👌
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Post by supersparky »

Wayne, When you find out who turned off that isolator, I reckon you should give him an uppercut. :lol: :lol: :lol: :roll:
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Thanks mate hope you are well ok 👌
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