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djgodden
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Apr 06, 2016

Both Charge Controller and Converter Charging Batteries?

Since installing my solar panels (4x100W Renogy w/40amp MPPT controller) I've turned off the converter by throwing the breaker so the only thing charging the 4x6v batteries (225AH each)is the charge c...
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djgodden
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Apr 07, 2016
So, I take it having both the charge controller and the converter charging the batteries simultaneously isn't an issue? The whole reason to have a charge controller is to allow maximum efficiency in charging the batteries. Is the convertor just as efficient? It just feels contradictory.

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