PWM controller question
I'm looking at the following panels, which are too big for indoor storage, but I think I have a viable plan for side mounting them http://2solar.ca/product/12v-140-watt-pv-solar-panel/ And I'm l...
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Hi jrnymn,
Solar plays well with other charging methods.
1. solar plus alternator--alternator overrides the voltage on the solar, but both contribute amps.
2. solar plus PD 40 amp converter--solar controls the voltage, but both contribute amps.
3. solar plus PD 40 plus alternator--all three contribute.
4. solar plus Magnum inverter/charger--(early days yet) Magnum contributes 100% of the charging, unless I trigger the solar into equalization mode. When I do, I get some small amount of charging from the solar.
5. solar plus Magnum plus alternator. The Magnum does all the charging.
Solar plays well with other charging methods.
1. solar plus alternator--alternator overrides the voltage on the solar, but both contribute amps.
2. solar plus PD 40 amp converter--solar controls the voltage, but both contribute amps.
3. solar plus PD 40 plus alternator--all three contribute.
4. solar plus Magnum inverter/charger--(early days yet) Magnum contributes 100% of the charging, unless I trigger the solar into equalization mode. When I do, I get some small amount of charging from the solar.
5. solar plus Magnum plus alternator. The Magnum does all the charging.
jrnymn7 wrote:
If one had only a small window of opportunity to 'git-er-done', and so was in need of doing some 'speed charging', could the solar controller and a charger be used in parallel, just like what BFL does with a bunch of chargers?
I'm guessing no, as the solar controller would probably not be 'constant current protected'.
