Wires to solar panel

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   I'm planning to install a solar panel (ex. Sunbeam system Tough 76 w Flush) on top of the garage. But what is the easiest way/rute down to the batteries for the wires on my Hanse 400E from 2007? 
BR Jesper 

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Mary400e Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 05 December 2016 Location: Copenhagen Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mary400e Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Wires to solar panel Posted: 31 January 2020 at 14:08
	I'm planning to install a solar panel (ex. Sunbeam system Tough 76 w Flush) on top of the garage. But what is the easiest way/rute down to the batteries for the wires on my Hanse 400E from 2007? BR Jesper

Lippe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 05 September 2009 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 352	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lippe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 February 2020 at 08:29
	Hi. Is the garage same than arch? I have an arch ( frame made of 50mm stainless steel pipes) at the back of my boat, On the Arch I have radar and two panels. All wires go inside of the arch (pipe) into the hull. Then shortest way via regulator to batteries. Kari Edited by Lippe - 01 February 2020 at 08:31

S/V Rocinante Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Commander Joined: 19 October 2017 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote S/V Rocinante Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 February 2020 at 19:38
	Good day I just finished installing solar on my 2007 Hanse 400e this past spring and would be happy to help, but not sure what “the garage” is. A photo showing where you’re planning on installing would be great. Also, are you talking about how to get the wires down into the hull or how to route them to the batteries / nav station? That’s where I installed my controller. regards,
	Carlos & Maria S/V Rocinante - 2007 Hanse 400e #127

S&J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 30 August 2014 Location: Perth WA / Med Status: Offline Points: 1124	Post Options Post Reply Quote S&J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 February 2020 at 22:23
	I think the garage might be the cover for the companionway hatch, just ahead of the sprayhood. I installed my 100W solar panel there on my 385. I routed the cable forward into the ridge that supports the sprayhood track and then into the roof lining to port, then through the heads ceiling void to the area adjacent to the shower and forward to the main navigation panel and battery. I did need to remove the "garage" cover to do this. It made a very neat installation with virtually no cables exposed on deck. I have no idea if this is feasible on a 400, but if you search I have previously posted pics on another thread on the forum. Edited by S&J - 01 February 2020 at 22:25
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Mary400e Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 05 December 2016 Location: Copenhagen Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mary400e Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 February 2020 at 15:09
	Hi All I have attached a picture to explain the future location of the solar panel. BR Jesper

S&J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 30 August 2014 Location: Perth WA / Med Status: Offline Points: 1124	Post Options Post Reply Quote S&J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 February 2020 at 15:06
	Search for "solar' in the 415 forum. You should find this https://myhanse.com/solar-panels-on-hatch-garage_topic11343_page2.html in which I describe my solution with some pictures.
	H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising

Sea-U Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 14 September 2012 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 459	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sea-U Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 February 2020 at 09:56
	Here is what I did.
	Sea-U is a 370e #532 located SW Norway

jeb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 05 May 2014 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 214	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeb Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 February 2020 at 09:58
	Jesper, on my 400 from 2006 i drilled a hole for the cable close to the ventilator on the port side. Remove the panels before drilling. Then routed it in the corner between head and roof behind the nav station. From the roof down to the instrument looker I used a normal self- adhesive cable conduit from local hardware store. This is the shortest way from the garage to the batteries. Be sure to use a watertight cable gland and use 6mm2 cables or bigger.
	Jesper Hanse 400e

jeb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 05 May 2014 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 214	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeb Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 February 2020 at 10:01
	I did exactly as sea-Us picture!
	Jesper Hanse 400e

Mary400e Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 05 December 2016 Location: Copenhagen Status: Offline Points: 27	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mary400e Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 February 2020 at 19:40
	Perfect and thanks



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