Solar30 Controller Test Update
Update 5 March ---------- I just got this and will not have a chance till April to test out what its charging profile is or even if shunt or series, but I was able to power it up and find out the ...
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Most of the settings are to do with loads. Nothing to do with actual battery charging.
After we get to our seasonal in mid- April, I will be able to try out this one and the Eco-Worthy MPPT too I haven't used yet. (Although JiminDenver has already reported on that one working ok)
I just need a simple PWM to run the 130w panel while the Eco-W runs the 230w panel in MPPT. If I stay with a combined bank, then both need to be on it at the same voltage at least up to 14.8. After that amps taper and batteries will be nearly full and the 130w panel will be superfluous since by then the 230w could do it all.
Based on past years, I will soon wish I didn't even have the 130 :( Maybe I can sell it to some newbie in July after I get some more use out of it in cloudier April-June :)
After we get to our seasonal in mid- April, I will be able to try out this one and the Eco-Worthy MPPT too I haven't used yet. (Although JiminDenver has already reported on that one working ok)
I just need a simple PWM to run the 130w panel while the Eco-W runs the 230w panel in MPPT. If I stay with a combined bank, then both need to be on it at the same voltage at least up to 14.8. After that amps taper and batteries will be nearly full and the 130w panel will be superfluous since by then the 230w could do it all.
Based on past years, I will soon wish I didn't even have the 130 :( Maybe I can sell it to some newbie in July after I get some more use out of it in cloudier April-June :)
