Solar Controllers--Don't be a Sucker! :(
Just got to say it again, how it is we are sitting here for five months off grid on solar with no problems at all (third season on solar like this), using the non-programmable, non-MPPT, solar control...
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I decided against MPPT for my system when I installed it over 3 years ago. Have never regretted it for one second. I did go with a programmable PWM controller, however, since I wanted one that would allow me to use a set point of 14.8v for my 6v batts. At the time I don't recall the cheaper PWM controllers being available (Landstar, etc.), and even if they were I may not have gone that route because of the inability to use a set point of 14.8v (someone correct me if that's wrong).
I think MPPT makes sense for some people, just not for my particular case. I only needed 200w and my panels tilt. I've never run short of power, not even once. The bottom line for me is this: Can I dry camp without running out of power and without drawing my battery bank down more than 50%? Yes. So MPPT would have been money down the drain for me.
I think MPPT makes sense for some people, just not for my particular case. I only needed 200w and my panels tilt. I've never run short of power, not even once. The bottom line for me is this: Can I dry camp without running out of power and without drawing my battery bank down more than 50%? Yes. So MPPT would have been money down the drain for me.
