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Wiring 2 Different size MPPT Controllers

Hi all

I have 2 Charge controllers

1. Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 75V 15 amp 12/24

2. Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100V 20 amp 12/24-V

Do need to connect them to charge one battery.

What will be the best way to wire these controllers without buying some additional buck up solution?

MPPT Controllers
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henrik answered ·

Connect them both directly to the battery

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nickdb answered ·

It is never a good idea to use a battery as a busbar, that is sloppy wiring and opens you to issues.

A good source of info is the wiring guide https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/The_Wiring_Unlimited_book/43562-Wiring_Unlimited-pdf-en.pdf

Connect them via a bus bar and be sure to independently fuse the connections.

You will want to use smart networking, unless you have a GX, to help coordinate charging.

This is all documented in the relevant manuals.

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