Ebay controller failure
I am not looking to start anything. This is just a data point; a mini-review for anyone who's trying to decide on a controller. And it's just one person's experience. I bought this controller on ...
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RoyB wrote:
I guess what I am hearing here is the batteries must connected all the time for the solar controllers. I was wanting to switch batteries in and out with my setup once I get going. My switching setup lets me select one or all or none. Hadn't done my homework on this approach yet.
Having to always have the batteries connected to the solar controller is sure going to mess my plans haha... I guess I can hook them all up and isolate with diodes maybe so I can switch the batteries in and out of my other battery charger that will be run by the generator set...
It will all make sense when I get closer to the project I hope haha...
In my case I will be charging all of my batteries first using the generator method to get past the high current draw of 15-20AMPS DC for each battery when in 14.4VDC charge mode then will want to switch to SOLAR POWER for the remaining low current charge during the remaining solar high sun period to finsh my 90% and higher charge state.
Roy Ken
I have a Morningstar Sunsaver PWM controller that suggests connecting to the panels last, but it also says nothing will be harmed if you don't. It's much more robust looking than the ebay equivalent. So it might not be an issue depending on which controller you select. You can review the MS manuals on their website.
