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carl2591
Explorer III
Mar 04, 2016

question,, which is better when looking at solar panels.??

Higher voltage, ie.. 24 vs 12 or max amps they can produce. example: I am looking at a panel rated at 195 watt, 24vdc that produces 5.38 amps and another one that is 160 watts, 12vdc that produces...
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Salvo
Explorer
Mar 06, 2016
I wouldn't call that a good controller for the application. It's got way too much hp. You're operating on the left side of the efficiency curve, often falling off the cliff.

smkettner wrote:
carl2591 wrote:
why does this **** have to be so convoluted. I want to put 3 195watt 24volt panels on my camper to charge a couple of batteries at 12volts.


Get this controller: 45 amp Morningstar MPPT $470

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