Meanwell PS as input to MPPT controller ??
Will it work? Will it break something? The Meanwell is rated at 500W, but I've seen it go up to 600-700W when the batteries are depleted. The EPSolar MPPT is rated at 520W PV input (and output for...
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MrWizard wrote:
MPPT is for converting higher volts / lower amps
into more amps at lower voltage
i see NO gain with a 32v input, just extra cost, by trying to use 32v on mppt for 28v
you can get a grape solar 40 pwm, and set all the parameters via android app
use one voltage for winter, change to a lower voltage for summer
Agreed, but I already have the Epsolar MPPT. I bought it for the portable Solar, which is not used when we're driving, or when we have shore power.
If this little experiment doesn't work I'll prolly just keep on using the Meanwell as a simple Bulk charger when 120VAC is available. As the alternative is a decent 120VAC battery charger with temp compensation, like the Promariner Pronautica, which is pretty pricey.
