Solar Electric Specialties: Reviews?

Oh ok..

DesertMax wrote:
Ok I pulled the fuse from the SES and it is a flat metal ribbon fuse and says
"Buss AGC 15 on one end cap and 32V followed by what looks like a backward "R" melted to a capitol "A" and then a tiny logo in a circle on the other cap.

There are professional electricians here - I am not the one. Must be Bussman AGC 15A.

Controller output should be fused higher than its rating. Fuse must match the wire rating, and wire should be minimum 1.25 of controller rating. Can't be 15A controller for sure. 12A, 10A, - don't know. I would "guess" it's more than 7A. Let's hope somebody more knowledgeable will chime in after the holidays.

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Hey Almot, sorry man but I was born very young! What does PM mean?

Ok I pulled the fuse from the SES and it is a flat metal ribbon fuse and says
"Buss AGC 15 on one end cap and 32V followed by what looks like a backward "R" melted to a capitol "A" and then a tiny logo in a circle on the other cap.

I meant that other post where you were asking about controller for 150W. 10A would be enough.

You have SES founder's buddy here, PM him.
With small controllers people often let it go when selling the rig. Then new owner installs bigger panels and throws old controller out. What a shame.

Edit-PS: try and find the fuse in there.
Judging by the ammeter, this controller could be anywhere from 7 to 15A. Can't be more than 15, and unlikely below 6.

How would I check that 10A?

Don't know if this post was before or after... Your current SES controller could do the job. As long as it's rated to at least 10A.

I have one in the garage just like it. It worked great on the trailer that I bought a long time ago. I just went bigger and newer.

Mike

Almot, you know, when I picked up this rig it never occurred to me that it was "analog" or old... I just though the same.. that it looked so technical with it's little horizontal wheel moving around in there.. It is cool!
That's an easy fix.. do nothing.. and can always upgrade and do still have the ASC.. thanks

Test that old controller and use it. Analog meters look cool. ASC is probably same features, fixed setpoints, only without meters.