How are my solar panels doing?
First time extended camping with my new panels and I would like to know what others think of their performance. I have two 140 watt panels and a Morningstar sunsaver duo charge controller. Highest amp...
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Bend wrote:
See the Install & Operations manual:
http://www.morningstarcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MS-ZMAN-SSD01-D1.pdf
Check pages 9 & 26 for flooded settings.
Seems bulk goes to 14.4v then absorb at that voltage for 1 hour before changing to float at 13.7v.
The "boost" is every 28 days at 14.8v for 2 hours.
Might want to turn the controller off for a few minutes after float to see if you can cycle the absorb time again.
Bulk and boost are the same thing, the every 28 day cycle is equalize.
Bulk or boost charge is where you get the first ~80%, absorb is the next 20%. Float for most wet lead acid batteries is~13.2 to 13.4 volts.
Each battery maker has slightly different values so one should check with the battery manufacture for proper settings.
