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Reconnecting solar panels after storm

My panels disconnected themselves in a storm. I want to reconnect after replacing a couple of MC4 connectors that were ripped off. The charge controller is still live and operational, but without any feed from panels. Should I simply reconnect panels or do I need to turn off charge controller and start a new set up sequence?

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@gadfly

I assume you have a DC disconnect.

Your battery is already installed. The prigramming shouldn't have changed.

So connect the panels together, check your PV voltage. Switch on your breaker. Check function.

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Marc Gillespie avatar image Marc Gillespie commented ·
Sorry to ask the dumb questions but that is why I'm posting.. Where would I find a a "DC Disconnect" if I did have one in the system? ( Everything is as it was pre storm - connected to batteries. In fact Victron Inverter/charger presently is presently connected to shore power. )
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kevgermany avatar image kevgermany ♦♦ Marc Gillespie commented ·
Look in the cabling between the panels and the charge controller. Usually just before the cabling for the panels goes into the controller.
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