Solar charge controller selection help needed
I am looking to put in a solar system that will produce about 30 amps per day. I choose a semi-flexible 135 watt panel made by Sunpower which meets my capacity needs. My only problem is choosing t...
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You are going to find out that powering the 12V distribution panel from the "Load" terminals is a bad idea. In most controllers, if the battery falls below a certain charge level, the "Load" function is automatically interrupted. In most controllers, a duration cycle is set for the "Load" function. Hopefully, you can set the duration to be constant for your wiring scheme. Hopefully, the controller will output power when there is no sun.
I know what you're trying to accomplish by doing it this way and you're mistaken, IMO. Since you have a communication line open to the mfg, ask them how the monitor operates and if it will tally amp hours used or gained in concert with other devices (converter). Ask them if connecting a device through the "load" terminals increases any functionality or if it affects monitor measurements. You'll know more once you have the bits in hand and more carefully study the situation.
Good luck with your installation.
You are going to find out that powering the 12V distribution panel from the "Load" terminals is a bad idea. In most controllers, if the battery falls below a certain charge level, the "Load" function is automatically interrupted. In most controllers, a duration cycle is set for the "Load" function. Hopefully, you can set the duration to be constant for your wiring scheme. Hopefully, the controller will output power when there is no sun.
I know what you're trying to accomplish by doing it this way and you're mistaken, IMO. Since you have a communication line open to the mfg, ask them how the monitor operates and if it will tally amp hours used or gained in concert with other devices (converter). Ask them if connecting a device through the "load" terminals increases any functionality or if it affects monitor measurements. You'll know more once you have the bits in hand and more carefully study the situation.
Good luck with your installation.
