Changing Batteries- disconnect Solar Panels?

[thinwater]

They don't need to be de-energised, panels aren't like that the electrons just sort of wiggle about unless they have a purpose. If you turn off the switch the panel will be quite happy in the sunshine on its own. It'll get warm, but only as warm as when your battery is charged.

Obviously. I said "which is needed for other things. Folks can forget that."

 

[PaulRainbow]

Surely you had put an inline fuse. Just pull it out while you replace the panels. When everything is done, bang the fuse back in???????????

With the exception of some large, multi panel, installations, no need for a fuse between the panel and the controller.

 

[LadyInBed]

You can add a switch, but a couple of dark towels is simpler.

Simple, but don't forget the pegs / lashing to stop them blowing away, and not if your panels are half way up your mizzen!