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MiRV
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Feb 22, 2014

Solar with RV Converter/Charger -- Can this be done???

Not sure if this has ever been covered in the Forum, but I couldn't find a similar thread, so am asking… I'm looking at installing a portable (to start) solar solutions with about 200W on the RV an...
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BFL13
Explorer II
Feb 23, 2014
rexlion wrote:
My SG-4 controller is an indoor/outdoor type. Ok in rain, etc when kept right-side-up. Directions didn't say anything about keeping it out of sunshine, that I can recall. But I guess I could start putting it in the shade.


Some controllers have a built -in temp compensation so the voltage goes wonky if they are out in the sun.

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