<span class="highlight">wiring</span> Two 220w bit deal solar panels to one 500amp hour battery

Kirko, at the risk of confusing you, you could reconnect each panel to 24volt by connecting the 2 halves in series. This will halve the current into the controller. Read the controller specs carefully as they do have wattage limits when connected in this manner I.E. 24 volt panels into 12 volt battery. Another option MPPT controller

Cheers

Jon

Hi Kirko
As Jon has suggested connecting the similar panels in series has some advantages
[a] less voltage drop for the same sized cables
actual current is only that of one panel from the panels to the regulator
[b] you will get more output from the panels in overcast conditions
[c]They will be better able to give max possible output @either very HOT or very cold panel conditions
[c]Under the right conditions, you will harvest near the combined panels rated output
All of the above require a quality MPPT controller which must be able to handle the combined OC voltages of the panels
[if each panels OCV is 21 V then it must be able to handle a min. of 42V]

One of the disadvantages is shading of one panel can have a severe effect on output, unless Bypass diodes are fitted at each panel's terminals

PeterQ

Thanks Jon,,
sorry my mistake ,, posted the same link twice,,hard to think with a 4 year old waffling in your ear constantly LOL.
here is a link to the Anderson cable again

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111588482382?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

As im a bit of an newbie to the solar/camping world I find your first reply most appealing as it is simplest .2 220w bit deals solar panels with their regulators bypassed running back to this regulator near the battery bank

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Solar-charger-controller-regulator-MPPT-control-PCM-charger-12V-to-24V-at-60A-/151525307026?pt=AU_Solar&hash=item23479cb292

Thanks again kirk

Hello again Gentlemen,,
Got the little one off to bed and have had a chance to try and digest some of this information,, I am super excited about this regulator setup :
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dual-Duo-MPPT-Solar-Regulator-Charge-Controller-LCD-Remote-Meter-LiFePo4-Lithium-/251522656610
The fact that it is made in Germany and not china puts it streets ahead in my book.I would assume that being rated to 420w I should perhaps consider reducing my total combined panel wattage down by 20w or perhaps 30w to be on the safe side.
After a quick search of the bit deals store the next size down from the 220w panel appears to be 160w :
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dual-Duo-MPPT-Solar-Regulator-Charge-Controller-LCD-Remote-Meter-LiFePo4-Lithium-/251522656610
So combined with the other 220w panel this totals 380w which would put me nice and safe in regards to the regulator ?.
So once again my intention would be to bypass the panel regs and connect them both to this Anderson cable :
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111588482382?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
then run the single plugged end into the above mentioned regulator.
Have I finally seen the light ?.
Love to hear everyones thoughts, especially yours Jon and PeterQ

Sorry Modsquad,,

Will keep it tidy from now on.

regards Kirko

Cheers Kirko.