Smokin Cheap China Controller ?
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âJun-30-2014 07:26 PM
2 panels on the roof now, a few degrees off the sun, and my 90 watt portable directly on the sun. I was watching the amps go up all morning, when the sun was perdy much overhead, digital ampmeter up to 14.7, I checked my $10 cheap China 15 amp controller, and it was warming up fast, maybe too much I thought, so I unplugged my portable, and let it coast at around 9 amps.
I have had such good luck w/ all the cheap China stuff,....not even 1 failure out of 10-12 items. So I ordered a new 20 amp controller, exactly the same brand as this 15 amp. Trouble is, it on a slooooooow boat from China. And for some unknown reason, this 20 amp was only 8 bucks, incl free shipping. This cheap stuff just seems to get better and cheaper all at the same time ! ð
This is the controller that coming,.....I don't know why I din't by a couple more
.http://www.ebay.com/itm/301218792237?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
'01 31' Rexall Vision, Generac 5.5k, 1000 watt Honda, PD 9245 conv, 300 watts Solar, 150 watt inv, 2 Cos 6v batts, ammeters, led voltmeters all over the place, KD/sat, 2 Oly Cat heaters w/ ox, and towing a 2012 Liberty, Lowe bass boat, or a Kawi Mule.
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âJul-03-2014 11:16 AM
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âJul-03-2014 05:52 AM
I have noticed some inconsistencies,...that I have blamed on to ambient temp change, and/or power being consumed while batts are nearing full charge.
What amazes me,....between my PD conv, and this cheap solar system, I have not added any water to my 2 12'ers in over 1 yr. They (china?) have this electronic stuff figured out !!
'01 31' Rexall Vision, Generac 5.5k, 1000 watt Honda, PD 9245 conv, 300 watts Solar, 150 watt inv, 2 Cos 6v batts, ammeters, led voltmeters all over the place, KD/sat, 2 Oly Cat heaters w/ ox, and towing a 2012 Liberty, Lowe bass boat, or a Kawi Mule.
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âJul-03-2014 05:50 AM
Bruce
Custom Frame, Poptop, AC, Espar Diesel Furnace, HW Heater, Sink, Shower, 12V-120V, LED Lights, TV and XM Radio, DVD Player, 300W PV Panels, PD 9140 Charger, Tongue Box, Filon Exterior, 1000W Generator, Patient Wife
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âJul-03-2014 05:05 AM
MauroFors wrote:bdosborn wrote:
Aaaggghhh! It's back! That's the controller that came with my portable solar panel. It lasted for exactly one use:
Good luck! ð
Bruce
Yes it the controller which used to come with panel.. Image is not working please check the issue..
This is the controller on my 120 watt portable. Should I replace it even though it seems to work fine except it may go into float too soon?
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âJul-03-2014 03:28 AM
bdosborn wrote:
Aaaggghhh! It's back! That's the controller that came with my portable solar panel. It lasted for exactly one use:
Good luck! ð
Bruce
Yes it the controller which used to come with panel.. Image is not working please check the issue..
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âJul-02-2014 10:02 PM
mlts22 wrote:
I just bought what the OP purchased. Now to find an el cheapo panel, then cobble up a frame from some 2x4s, and I now have at least an entry level solar charging apparatus for keeping the batteries topped off when my rig is stored.
'01 31' Rexall Vision, Generac 5.5k, 1000 watt Honda, PD 9245 conv, 300 watts Solar, 150 watt inv, 2 Cos 6v batts, ammeters, led voltmeters all over the place, KD/sat, 2 Oly Cat heaters w/ ox, and towing a 2012 Liberty, Lowe bass boat, or a Kawi Mule.
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âJul-02-2014 10:22 AM
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âJul-02-2014 09:53 AM
I understand everyone's situation is unique and variable. Some want true plug and play convenience, a few, like me, want to get to 100% state of charge, or as close as possible, on a daily basis. Adding distilled water to a battery hanging on the tongue of a 21 foot travel trailer is easy, at least for me, so a little bit of bubbly on sunny days is fine with me. I prefer that close to 100% charge. I like my tanks close to 100% full when ever I fill them up.
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âJul-02-2014 07:40 AM
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âJul-02-2014 07:10 AM
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âJul-01-2014 06:40 PM
Mine has been working great for over a year now. I hope the 20 amp to be near as good.
But one thing is for certain, even if I has a couple failures, I'm still way ahead on money,....at 8 bucks ð
'01 31' Rexall Vision, Generac 5.5k, 1000 watt Honda, PD 9245 conv, 300 watts Solar, 150 watt inv, 2 Cos 6v batts, ammeters, led voltmeters all over the place, KD/sat, 2 Oly Cat heaters w/ ox, and towing a 2012 Liberty, Lowe bass boat, or a Kawi Mule.
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âJul-01-2014 06:29 PM
Good luck! ð
Bruce
Custom Frame, Poptop, AC, Espar Diesel Furnace, HW Heater, Sink, Shower, 12V-120V, LED Lights, TV and XM Radio, DVD Player, 300W PV Panels, PD 9140 Charger, Tongue Box, Filon Exterior, 1000W Generator, Patient Wife
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âJul-01-2014 04:00 PM
I don't have the new 20 amp controller yet. That's why I unplugged my portable panel when I saw 14+ amps.
A couple days ago it was sitting at 14.6 volts just after noon, then dropped into float at 13.4.
For 10 bucks, I doubt I'm getting any temp compensation, nor would I expect any, nor do I need any. I'm too old to be getting into the real technical part of it all. I just want it to work, and work right. And however its working, its right enuff for me.
'01 31' Rexall Vision, Generac 5.5k, 1000 watt Honda, PD 9245 conv, 300 watts Solar, 150 watt inv, 2 Cos 6v batts, ammeters, led voltmeters all over the place, KD/sat, 2 Oly Cat heaters w/ ox, and towing a 2012 Liberty, Lowe bass boat, or a Kawi Mule.