question on solar wiring

[wls]

I have a question on wiring solar, I have 4 6vt, with a shunt. Should all the solar wires from the controllers (I have a controller for my roof mount, and 1 for my stationary solar) go directly to the pos and neg post of the batteries, then one ground to the shunt? Thanks

 

[reidfo]

Only one negative should connect to the battery, from the shunt. The solar negative from your controllers should go to the other side of the shunt with all the loads.

 

[wls]

Only one negative should connect to the battery, from the shunt. The solar negative from your controllers should go to the other side of the shunt with all the loads.

ok, I have one neg wire from the farthest neg post, going to the shunt. Thanks

 

[Aussieguy]

Positive
if there is a battery disconnect switch .... use the battery side of the switch
OR is there a main 12v busbar use it (put a label on it for later ID)

both the switch or busbar can be used ............... but make sure solar is wired so it cant be turned off accidentally

Negative can go to ground or a negative BUS before the shunt

being you have 4 x 6v and a 5th wheel...... assume that they are connected in series and parallel to make 12v
SO it's best to NOT connect anything more directly to any of the battery posts UNLESS you are absolutely sure of what you are doing.