Quick Test of Eco-Worthy MPPT Controller
Ordered it on 3 Oct arrived at the door 23 Oct free shipping. Controller rated to 42V so watch that. EG I have it on one 230w panel, Voc 37v at 25C, so would be more Voc at cold temps. Not ab...
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AFAIK, the only reason to use the load terminals is so you can use the various timer features of the controller for when the load is to be on or turned off if the battery becomes too low.
I hate those tiny screw downs for attaching the wires. I ended up using #8 wire for pigtails in the bigger holes underneath the screws so when the screw is down it holds the wire and makes contact above too. Even so, I had to use black tape to keep the wires from touching each other at the terminals and shorting.
( I don't know what to call that black tape. It used to be called hockey stick tape and it was not this new vinyl kind either. Hope that does not date myself ! :) )
I hate those tiny screw downs for attaching the wires. I ended up using #8 wire for pigtails in the bigger holes underneath the screws so when the screw is down it holds the wire and makes contact above too. Even so, I had to use black tape to keep the wires from touching each other at the terminals and shorting.
( I don't know what to call that black tape. It used to be called hockey stick tape and it was not this new vinyl kind either. Hope that does not date myself ! :) )
