pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
You don't mention an equalize "session". I believe Trojan suggests 15.5 volts for that. Perhaps consider doing so once a month?
Nice choice of charge controller. I'm surprized that you only see 15 amps from 280 watts.
The lack of the equalize is what causes me concern. I'm using the auto equalize feature to do my 14.9V every 3 days rather than a 15.5V monthly blast. I have one of those floating bubble specific gravity gauges, but I haven't used it since last summer.
My 12V panels are rated 8A max (2 x 140 watt Cynergy brand), so seeing 15+A seemed right to me? They are flat mounted.
https://www.solarblvd.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_269&products_id=2668I like the controller. I often contemplate doubling my panel wattage so it is more fully utilized. I built the system with expansion in mind, but so far have not been able to justify buying more based on our usage.
