Almot wrote:
StirCrazy wrote:
what load are you talking about? if it is the termanals on the renogy dont hook your batteries to that and realy I dont use it at all as it is kinda useless unless you want to hook a outside light to it but you can use the batteries for that.....
Steve
LFP battery is connected to "Battery" terminals on Renogy.
The load is a 12V fridge connected to "Load" terminals, to monitor the draw on the Renogy display. This is how I obtained all these numbers - controller current increases and decreases depending on the load draw.
When I connected the load directly to the LFP, this didn't make any difference - there was still same current drop when the load dropped, while the sun was still shining as before.
ya the load is a direct draw off the panels doesnt go to the battery first so it will reduce the amount actualy being sent to the batteries. I dont use it but some people do for very small loads like lights they want to automater or something like that. its a neat feature if you have use for it. one of the solar forums I was on the general concensus was that they dont use it but the odd person did.
if I remember right the current is including the load so when you disconect it it drops. there also could be somthing to do with the different voltages being outputted and combined for the current output but when the load off it reverts to all battery charge level voltage.. I havent played with the load as I dont see the need for it as of right now, but maybe Ill have to try something.. I had a couple ideas but cant remember them now LOL
Steve
