solar disconnect switch
I want to install a switch to disconnect my 155w panel from the controller. The regular battery disconnects are so big. Any harm using a small toggle? Or maybe there are smaller disconnects? I looked ...
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Hi,
You need to be able to do 20% charge rate for AGM. 10% may allow history to repeat itself. Charge until only 1/2 amp per 100 amp-hours of battery bank is being shown (i.e. for a 220 amp bank, 1.1 amps)
Yes, replace the converter.
You can go for a Grape Solar Controller with temperature compensation which will handle up to 40 amps of input. It has blue tooth for programing. Available at Home Depot for approximately $70 bucks.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grape-Solar-COMET-12-24-Volt-40-Amp-Solar-Charge-Controller-GS-PWM-COMET-40/305498558
You need to be able to do 20% charge rate for AGM. 10% may allow history to repeat itself. Charge until only 1/2 amp per 100 amp-hours of battery bank is being shown (i.e. for a 220 amp bank, 1.1 amps)
Yes, replace the converter.
You can go for a Grape Solar Controller with temperature compensation which will handle up to 40 amps of input. It has blue tooth for programing. Available at Home Depot for approximately $70 bucks.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grape-Solar-COMET-12-24-Volt-40-Amp-Solar-Charge-Controller-GS-PWM-COMET-40/305498558
wopachop wrote:
Now im thinking a better converter would be the way to go. Since i only have a single 155w panel i would need much more if i wanted to consider my solar the main charge source.
Other option, like i posted before, is using my RC charger. Thing was like $300. Im trying to figure out if i can make it do a constant voltage equalization charge. If thats the case i can discharge the batts at home and then blast them with a strong charge. My RC charger does have a Pb setting and i can choose 6v. I think you guys told me i want 10% so around 20amps would be ideal?
(the trailer has AGM currently, but switching to 6v)
