charge controllers...ebay china cheapos vs morningstar
Has anyone started out with an ebay cheapo and then upgraded to a morningstar?? If so, did you see any real difference??...tia
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JiminDenver wrote:
So for the only cheap MPPT controller tested is the Eco-worthy 20a MPPT controller I use and one Old and Slow is using now.
I don't much of his but the Eco worthy cost $100, has a temp sensor in case and has adjustable voltage for the absorb and float levels. I've used this year with success.
There are fake MPPT controllers out there so check them out first.
I wouldn't know what ever the fake is is as compared with my MPPT from Tektrum @ $62.00 for the 15a 12/24v controller. Bought it through Amazon. Had I known at the time of purchase, the Eco-Worthy was only $100 I might have one on hand for my collection. I tried the Tektrum? for the first time today. No blue smoke:C It preformed to my novice satisfaction. Now, on the price of Controllers coming down in price, yes, I see the same one I have on Ebay for around $32.00 and I have one 20a 12/24v PWM that was $17.00 on Ebay that has also been great for use with the 100w 24v Panel. Two others I have ordered from EBay are coming direct from HK that were $12/$15 with shipping. $12.00 I consider a cheap day harvesting the sun. Then to the shelf.
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Floyd
As a side note to one of Tech's, Do you think what is being sold as MTTP (15/30a) can operate without a large heat sink with two donuts inside? OR has technology perhaps advanced recently.
