[RE-wrenches] Paralleling two PF16 batteries on Midnite AIO

[Jason Szumlanski]

This is an interesting option. I think it goes against the manual, however,
which could be flagged as a code violation.


I also considered Polaris taps that are rated for fine-stranded wire.


Jason Szumlanski
Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group
NABCEP Certified Solar Professional (PVIP)
Florida State Certified Solar Contractor CVC56956
Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC13013208


On Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM Zeke Yewdall via RE-wrenches
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> I have done several systems where we just paralleled two batteries on the
> battery terminals, just like we'd do with lead acid batteries, with a reverse
> return for the home runs.  With the active balancing, the reverse return is
> apparently not as important, but I still think it's best practice.
> 
> 
> MidNite Power is working on a custom gutter/wiring box for coupling the PF16's
> directly to the AIO, but not sure on timeline for it.  I've seen a few really
> nice installs where someone used a standard 10" gutter with cutouts in it
> directly on top of the PF16's, then set the AIO's on top of that.  No exposed
> wiring or even conduit showing.
> 
> 
> Zeke
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