On 21 Nov 2005 13:46:44 -0800, "Matt"
wrote:

Apologies for what may be a simple question. Local chandler has 10 amp
regulators for only $10 more than the 6amp model. 10 amp is way above
my needs but other than $10 is there any downside to using the higher
rated regulator?

Go bigger and you can add another panel or move to a larger one with
the same controller. No downside I'm aware of. Have a look here

http://store.solar-electric.com/chco.html

before paying chandlery prices with no choice as to brand or
technology.

And while I'm at it what's the best practice for joining the solar wire
to the battery post. I.e are there connectors to join to the existing
large connector?

I went another way. I have a bias against running multiple wires to
the battery. I installed 3 buss bars rated to handle starting loads -
1 positive for each battery bank and 1 common ground to both
negatives. All the loads and charge sources go to the bars.
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