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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Nothing's rotten in Denmark or here. The Rogue's data log can be viewed for up to 30 cycles. Among other things it records total time in Absorb and Float. Subtract those from the total time charging which this time of year is at least 7:30am to 7:30 pm and the remainder of time is MPPT or what you are referring to as boost. I'm not at home right now so I can't give you an actual example, but from memory a couple hours each in absorb and float would be a good average example.
I know the batteries are full from more than one source. I do use a hydrometer though I don't take one with me on trips. I also use a Trimetric. I understand the limitations of a Trimetric, but if properly programed it can provide valuable information. I also have the digital read-out from the Rogue. Comparison of what has been withdrawn from or sent to the batteries from the Trimetric information and what is being produced or what has been produced by solar power lets me have a fairly accurate understanding of the battery condition.
Do you think the system should be in float for half the day? What about when I am directly using solar power?
I know the batteries are full from more than one source. I do use a hydrometer though I don't take one with me on trips. I also use a Trimetric. I understand the limitations of a Trimetric, but if properly programed it can provide valuable information. I also have the digital read-out from the Rogue. Comparison of what has been withdrawn from or sent to the batteries from the Trimetric information and what is being produced or what has been produced by solar power lets me have a fairly accurate understanding of the battery condition.
Do you think the system should be in float for half the day? What about when I am directly using solar power?
