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Diesel_Camper
Explorer
Feb 01, 2016

Solar charge controller coupled to power converter question

I've noticed through several days of testing that my converter drops out of bulk charge mode loooong before the batteries are where they should be, and in float mode it would take a couple weeks (if e...
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time2roll
Nomad
Feb 01, 2016
Is that a Progressive Dynamics or a Boondocker? I assume it is a PD and it will work great for your batteries. Have verified charging voltage? WFCO is notorious for NEVER going into 14.4 boost mode.

No there are no programmable converters.

Good solar controllers are very programmable. Really need 100+ watts of solar to drive it though.

Could also get a manually controlled power supply if you really want to hold 14.8 volts for an extended period. This is not a set it and walk away option.

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