Heat 1, MPPT 0
Previously we noted that heat is hard on MPPT due to the panel's loss of voltage with increasing heat. Doesn't bother PWM though, you still get Isc or more. This Spring, I took some measurements p...
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I may still get a TS-MPPT-45 but until we know what is happening with the trailer,everything is on hold.
It would be interesting to see a side by side comparison between the controllers. Right now I would consider the only advantage in a more expensive controller is more features. Should someone prove that there is something else to be gained, so be it. Otherwise the Eco-w's are functional and as long as they are used properly, dependable too.
BFL
I wanted to mention that there is a person on you tube by the name of icurnet that successfully uses two 150w 12v panels in series. He has a bunch of videos including time lapsed days where he exceeds 20a at times.
It would be interesting to see a side by side comparison between the controllers. Right now I would consider the only advantage in a more expensive controller is more features. Should someone prove that there is something else to be gained, so be it. Otherwise the Eco-w's are functional and as long as they are used properly, dependable too.
BFL
I wanted to mention that there is a person on you tube by the name of icurnet that successfully uses two 150w 12v panels in series. He has a bunch of videos including time lapsed days where he exceeds 20a at times.
