Solar Controller (Get What You Pay For?)
Some time ago I bought this identical controller for $15, from china, Yep, it took forever to get here, but why didn't I buy a truck load like this guy did. I'm not sure you always get what you pay f...
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Only real way to tell if it is a true MPPT controller is to crack it open and look for the inductors.
I've seen a few YouTube videos of various no-name MPPT controllers, some were surprisingly good, others were in reality, just PWM controllers.
If I were sticking some panels on top of a carport where a dead controller wouldn't be that hard to toss and replace, I'd go with this. For a more "permanent" install where rewiring might be a pain (such as an RV), I'd probably ante up for the made in USA brands because of the difficulty in repairing once everything is in place.
I've seen a few YouTube videos of various no-name MPPT controllers, some were surprisingly good, others were in reality, just PWM controllers.
If I were sticking some panels on top of a carport where a dead controller wouldn't be that hard to toss and replace, I'd go with this. For a more "permanent" install where rewiring might be a pain (such as an RV), I'd probably ante up for the made in USA brands because of the difficulty in repairing once everything is in place.
