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BFL13
Explorer II
Nov 15, 2013

Another Low Cost MPPT Deal or Not?

Possible alternative to the Eco-Worthy (at $102,) this is $30 more, but also with free shipping, but has the remote (short wire though--maybe you can get longer wire from phone or whatever?) Pretty sure I have seen Tracers at closer to $200?

Still 20a but wow 150v input limit. ( The Eco is kind of limited at its 42v) So this one could be used with a string of 12v panels in series whereas the Eco can't be.

Seems like a good deal, but is there any catch?

(Sorry, I know it isn't a Rogue, but might get the job done for some folks--if its any good that is )

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Tracer2215RN-20A-12V-24V-MPPT-Solar-Charge-Controller-Regulator-150V-MT-5-Meter-/231092870597?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35ce355dc5

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  • Shadow_Catcher's avatar
    Shadow_Catcher
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2013
    I am still of a mind that if it sounds too good to be true it probably is there is a thread on the wind and sun forum http://www.wind-sun.com/ForumVB/showthread.php?17511-Eco-Worthy-20a-MPPT-charge-controller-review&highlight=Eco-Worthy
    I have two Morningstar MPPT Sun Savers because of their great customer service and great design. One clue is the max panel input voltage is only 42V and the Morningstar is 75V. The
  • mena661's avatar
    mena661
    Explorer
    Nov 15, 2013
    hmknightnc wrote:
    ok, I'll keep an eye on it for the next couple days and if I can get it for close to that current bid I'll be the guine pig this time. Got 265 watts of 12 volt panels I can test it with right at its stated limit.
    Sweet! Keep us posted!
  • hmknightnc's avatar
    hmknightnc
    Explorer
    Nov 15, 2013
    ok, I'll keep an eye on it for the next couple days and if I can get it for close to that current bid I'll be the guine pig this time. Got 265 watts of 12 volt panels I can test it with right at its stated limit.
  • BFL13's avatar
    BFL13
    Explorer II
    Nov 15, 2013
    EP Solar makes the PWM LandStar I tried out and liked very much, so I would not be nervous about their MPPT Tracer based on that. But I have no other knowledge about that controller. What caught my eye was that 150v input.

    I'd be the guinea pig on this one at this price, if I didn't already have the Eco-W

    http://www.epsolarpv.com/en/
  • JiminDenver's avatar
    JiminDenver
    Explorer II
    Nov 15, 2013
    BFL

    If this is the one I saw opened up once, it did have the coil at least. I've been watching them since I am going to set up the extra panel. Who knows what will be around when the spring comes. Hopefully someone else will take lead on this one since I tested the Eco W. lol

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