MPPT regulators do indeed offer a noticeable benefit with small panels.
The problem is that many regulators advertised as MPPT do not actually
have MPPT circuitry within. Buy a Genasun MPPT regulator!
Bill Bina
On 6/2/2015 3:24 PM, ed vanderkruk via CnC-List wrote:
As you begin to regulate higher amperage and voltage you can have the
same considerations as alternator regulators and smart chargers.
Battery type influencing bulk and float voltages ... can they be
programmed or adjusted on the cheapest regulator.
Do you need a way to dump to some shunt when batteries are fully charged
... usually not a problem for solar but significant for wind.
MPPT controllers converting over-voltage typical in solar to useful
amp-hours at standard voltages gives higher efficiency in good
conditions if you need it ... at a modest price premium.
Ed
Prime Interest
1982 LF38
Toronto
On Jun 2, 2015 2:59 PM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List"
<[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Bob,
I haven’t, but I want the ability to move up to a stronger panel if
I need to.
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/>
On Jun 2, 2015, at 2:57 PM, Robert Boyer via CnC-List
<[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
15 watt is so small I wonder if you even need one. Have you
measured the voltage output from the solar panel?
Bob
Bob Boyer
S/V Rainy Days / Annapolis MD
1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230
email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com <http://dainyrays.blogspot.com/>
"There is nothing--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as
simply messing about in boats." --Kenneth Grahame
On Jun 2, 2015, at 2:54 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List
<[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Listers,
I’m looking for a decent charge controller for my 15W solar panel
running to my house bank. There seems to be so many choices out
there landing from a few bucks to over $60.
What should I be looking for? Will this one work well enough?
http://www.amazon.com/Controller-Battery-Regulator-Protection-Controle/dp/B00UTECG5O/ref=sr_1_30?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1433271044&sr=1-30&keywords=solar+panel+regulator+12V
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log
<http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/>
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