Solar Questions, yes more solar questions
Okay, before you say it, I did search, and have been reading on this for days. Here is my question. I have a bonus coming possibly and am trying to decide if I want to use it for solar on our ...
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pianotuna wrote:
Yes, it is a quality controller. It is intended for two battery banks, so it might be cheaper to have the plain jane sunsaver. Having the battery temperature sensor is a "must do".
I'm not sure it has adjustable voltage set points.
Ss Duo is 25A, single-bank SS is 20A max if I'm not mistaken. Setpoints on Duo can be custom-set, though this requires a laptop AND optional meter-bus adapter. Remote temp sensor is also optional - yes, very desirable to have. Remote display is extra. And all you'll get is 25A, i.e. 2*160W or 2*180W max.
With 2 panels I would think about Bogart Trimetric combo SC 2030 - TM 2030. 30A, ~$300 with everything adjustable including automatic Absorption adjustment and complete battery monitor.
Or - Xantrex/Trace 35A and 3*160W panels. Heck, my 490W fills AGM bank to ~93-95% before noon when it exits Absorption, and then it floats until sunset. As long as it doesn't rain. Don't need no battery monitor, muchas gracias.
