pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
For now I'd definitely move to the flooded setting.
Since you already have the remote for the Magnum I'd lean towards the PT-100. Best price for that may be at Imarine.
I agree that an 80 amp controller will leave no room for growth.
I'd likely put all six panels in series. I know that is a risk for shading. It could easily be undone since you have adequate wire already in place. If you added 2 more panels, I'd do two strings of four in series/parallel.
The other option is to switch the battery bank to 24 volts (or even 48), and add a Dc to Dc converter for the (minor) 12 volt needs. Unfortunately that means replacing the (lovely) Magnum 3012. That is a bit of an "ouch", unless you can find a buyer.
It would be simple to put the 6 in a series, if and only if I disposed of the BZ controllers. I'll figure this out over winter after I've had more time to use the system. At this point, "as is" is making more than I use and I don't use the generator much at all. I'm using surround sound TV, microwave, coffee pot, laptop and numerous other items. Seems ok so far, but we'll see.
I have no knowledge in this particular area, but why would the sealed battery profile have no equalization? This poses no risk if they get equalized every 29 days in the flooded profile?
I decided to stay 12Vdc on the bank. Too much brain damage to change!
