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Moose10's avatar
Moose10
Explorer
Mar 04, 2015

Will this charge controller work for dual batteries?

So a couple months ago I ordered these Competition Solar kits on Amazon for a great price with plans to put at least one on the TC and maybe a second down the road, and the third for a remote cabin. I have not installed any yet but have a question:

My AF has dual T-105 12V batteries. Do I need a special charge controller that is rated for two batteries or will the kitted one work?

145 panel kit

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  • Moose10's avatar
    Moose10
    Explorer
    Mar 05, 2015
    smkettner wrote:
    Controller is fine. Not exactly the best but it will work OK.


    I figure since I already have it and I'm new to solar I'll start with that and possibly upgrade later.
    Thx!
  • Moose10's avatar
    Moose10
    Explorer
    Mar 05, 2015
    Ok. Thanks guys! I was looking at the Morningstar Duo thinking I needed something like that now.
  • KD4UPL's avatar
    KD4UPL
    Explorer
    Mar 05, 2015
    The controller doesn't know or care how many batteries you have hooked up as long as the bank is the proper voltage.
  • deltabravo's avatar
    deltabravo
    Nomad
    Mar 04, 2015
    2oldman wrote:
    Aren't T105s a 6v battery?


    They are, and since they are connected in series, which gives you 12 volts, which is a "12v battery bank"
  • Dakota98's avatar
    Dakota98
    Explorer
    Mar 04, 2015
    The charge controller is rated for the panels, not the batteries. The controller that came with the panel is adequate for "one" panel. If you connect 2-panels together & use on the TC, you'll need a higher amp controller.

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