Solar Terminal - Upgrade Stage 1

by SelfSufficientDan in Workshop > Solar

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Solar Terminal - Upgrade Stage 1

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Following a few suggestions on my first instructable, I have made a few upgrades and improvements.

First on the list, replacing the panel cabling and adding a fuse.

Replacing the Cabling

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I set about replacing the cabling with 30amp rated cabling in parallel to add current.

Adding a Fuse and Remounting

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I have added a 15w fuse to the 'Flora'  junction box and remounting on the pallet.

Control Box Refurbishment

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Stripping out the control box and refurbishment.

Completely Empty

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The box, now empty, ready for repair, staining and varnishing.

Adding a Sloped Run Off on the Top of the Control Box

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To save on water seeping into the box

Replacing the Front of the Box

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The front of the box needed replacing.

Refitting the Electricals

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Now to stain, varnish and refit the electrical equipment.