If the solenoid is triggered by the blue alternator wire, it would only be
activated while the engine is on. If you install the solar panel wiring
downstream from the solenoid it shouldn't affect it .
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "mark drillock" <mdrillock@COX.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?

> IIRC, the solenoid type draw .5 - 1 amp when activated. That is one
> reason why they and similar products don't always fit well with solar
> setups, since you don't want to waste that much of the solar panel
> output. Of course you can still use them with solar but best to
> understand the draw and avoid it when the solar is providing the only
> charging current.
>
> Mark