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,
The alternator "looks" at the starter battery. The solar "looks" at the house battery. Once the starter battery is full, the alternator will reduce voltage and amps of charging. At that point my solar tends to send a few amps to the chassis.
There are ways around having this happen. One is an extra alternator that is dedicated to the house bank. Another is an external regulator (diode) that is hooked up to the house bank. This can be placed away from the heat of the engine.
The alternator "looks" at the starter battery. The solar "looks" at the house battery. Once the starter battery is full, the alternator will reduce voltage and amps of charging. At that point my solar tends to send a few amps to the chassis.
There are ways around having this happen. One is an extra alternator that is dedicated to the house bank. Another is an external regulator (diode) that is hooked up to the house bank. This can be placed away from the heat of the engine.
jrnymn7 wrote:
Hmmm, I never thought about solar charging while driving. I guess I was thinking in terms of using the alternator... another future project.
