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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Don't remember that, but I believe it.
But gimee a break ! You know better than me that any electronics can fail. Keep in mind that this make controller was used on 90% of all suitcase portables made and sold in the last 3-5 yrs,.....and not because they were junk from the get go. I would guess that for the millions sold, they must be quite dependable.
Did I happen to get a bad one,,,you know, just my bad luck ??? I tend to think so. And tho I plan to upgrade to one w/ V/A meters etc, I'm not panicking while using my new spare replacement. It would probably last forever if truth was know.
But gimee a break ! You know better than me that any electronics can fail. Keep in mind that this make controller was used on 90% of all suitcase portables made and sold in the last 3-5 yrs,.....and not because they were junk from the get go. I would guess that for the millions sold, they must be quite dependable.
Did I happen to get a bad one,,,you know, just my bad luck ??? I tend to think so. And tho I plan to upgrade to one w/ V/A meters etc, I'm not panicking while using my new spare replacement. It would probably last forever if truth was know.
smkettner wrote:MrWizard wrote:I remember RJ giving me a hard time sticking with WFCO after mine stuck in boost for an extended period and that was only 14.4 volts.
yes..but he installed his replacement, so all is good
Now RJ has a failing controller going to 16+ and just installs a like replacement?
Time to step up and get some better equipment RJ.
