Cheap China Solar Controller Failure
For a couple days been noticing higher than the 14.6 voltage,.....going to 15, and even 15.5,....I knew something was not right. The next day it was showing 16, then quickly went to 17+.......I quickl...
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Enuff to rattle your brains !
It never was about amps, my amps are doing just fine. And someone will always be there to out amp me, kinda like "my daddy can whip your daddy"!
Its the controller that was the problem, remember ?
The spare controller is working perfectly for the time being.
But I just remembered I have a brand new MPPT controller. If it wasn't so much trouble to series, I'd do it and see what happens.
I managed to install a switch in the controller battery wire today. Then I remembered that the battery should be connected first !!! Well, I turned it off/on a dozen times, and it sure works good for connecting the battery last.
Ya never know, w/ all the time on my hands, I mite try the MPPT. I have near a whole shop w/ me so no real excuses. But the MPPT cost $18, so I don't know if its worth it.
It never was about amps, my amps are doing just fine. And someone will always be there to out amp me, kinda like "my daddy can whip your daddy"!
Its the controller that was the problem, remember ?
The spare controller is working perfectly for the time being.
But I just remembered I have a brand new MPPT controller. If it wasn't so much trouble to series, I'd do it and see what happens.
I managed to install a switch in the controller battery wire today. Then I remembered that the battery should be connected first !!! Well, I turned it off/on a dozen times, and it sure works good for connecting the battery last.
Ya never know, w/ all the time on my hands, I mite try the MPPT. I have near a whole shop w/ me so no real excuses. But the MPPT cost $18, so I don't know if its worth it.
