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In order for the energy from your Solar Panels to reach your Battery Bank without serious loss of power, you will
need to calculate the proper size of wires to use. Just like water in a pipe, the smaller the pipe, the less water that
can pass through it. To use the Wire Size Calculator, just follow these 4 simple steps:
1. Enter Solar Panel output voltage. Usually 12, 24, or 48 volts.
2. Enter the total Amps that your Solar Panels will produce all together.
3. Enter the distance in feet from your Solar Panels to your Battery Bank / Charge Controller.
4. Click on 'Calculate' to see the size wire required in AWG (American Wire Gauge).
TELEVISIONS :
Select a screen size. If it's LCD, select the next smaller size.
How many hours per day is the TV on?
MICROWAVE OVENS :
Select a MicroWave Oven based on Power rating (Wattage).
How many minutes per day is the MicroWave used?
LIGHTING :
Add wattage of lights in all rooms. (four 60 watt bulbs =240 watts)
How many hours per day are the lights on?
COMPUTERS :
LCD displays use less wattage than CRT types. Printers and/or sound systems will increase
wattage.
How many hours per day is the computer used?
MISCELLANEOUS :
This section allows you to add power usage from 25 to 1500 watts for extra items or items not
included above.
How many hours per day is the device used?
Reset Estimator
NOTE: The number of Solar Panels required is based on a typical 90 watt panel. The batteries are
* assumed to be standard 12 volt @ 105 amphours.