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BFL13
Feb 15, 2017Explorer II
This applies to another brand /type of solar controller, but may also be what you are seeing with the Bogart. BTW the Bogart tech support is very good, so there must be a good reason for your delay.
"STEP 2: Test FET’s (power transistors) – A unit with an shorted FET will not charge a
battery. One with an open FET may overcharge the battery.....
A very high reading (16-20 volts*) would indicate an open FET, or very low reading (2-5
volts*) would indicate a shorted FET. Units with open or short FET’s are defective
"STEP 2: Test FET’s (power transistors) – A unit with an shorted FET will not charge a
battery. One with an open FET may overcharge the battery.....
A very high reading (16-20 volts*) would indicate an open FET, or very low reading (2-5
volts*) would indicate a shorted FET. Units with open or short FET’s are defective
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