Help! Bogart Solar Controller Overcharging
I have three 140w panels on the roof with a Bogart SC-2030 charge controller and a Trimetric monitor. Left the camper to go four wheeling and returned to see the batteries (Two group 31 AGM) chargi...
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Having your temp stuck at 66c doesn't really sound like a connector issue to me as I would expect that to be more intermittent in nature with variations of readings. Probably a higher probability of a component failure. That said, any and all mechanical connections will almost certainly cause problems eventually. Remember, terminals and most pin type connectors have two mechanical connections. You have the connector to wire connection, which is often a crimp, and the connector to connected surface connection. With your temp sensor it's easy to just disconnect it and see what happens without it as well
As for loosing the Bogart chargers, it will be a shame if/when that happens. It appears Ralph is more or less the company, so it's probably inevitable. Unfortunately, when it comes to battery chargers there really isn't anything else on the market that compares that I've seen. There are many options out there that measure voltage right at the battery, but not that measure current at the battery and allow the options that become available as a result. Programing isn't an issue for me as you just do it when you install the batteries and then forget about it.
Still interested in what you find, and good luck in getting things resolved prior to your boondocking.
As for loosing the Bogart chargers, it will be a shame if/when that happens. It appears Ralph is more or less the company, so it's probably inevitable. Unfortunately, when it comes to battery chargers there really isn't anything else on the market that compares that I've seen. There are many options out there that measure voltage right at the battery, but not that measure current at the battery and allow the options that become available as a result. Programing isn't an issue for me as you just do it when you install the batteries and then forget about it.
Still interested in what you find, and good luck in getting things resolved prior to your boondocking.
