Monday, May 23, 2016 8:17 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Robert Boyer <dainyr...@icloud.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List Solar power controllers
Josh:
Good point! Not all voltage controllers are the same.
Bob
Bob Boyer
s/v Rainy Days
C Landfall 38 (Hull # 230)
Annapolis, M
Josh:
Good point! Not all voltage controllers are the same.
Bob
Bob Boyer
s/v Rainy Days
C Landfall 38 (Hull # 230)
Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore)
blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com
email: dainyr...@icloud.com
> On May 22, 2016, at 9:05 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List
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8:49 (GMT-05:00)
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Charles Nelson <cenel...@aol.com>
Subject: Stus-List Solar power controllers
I am about to hook up a Morningstar Sun Guard SG-4 controller between a solar
panel and my battery #1. My plan is to use the NC sun to keep my starting
battery topped off
Bob, I only stated that I was making an assumption based on my knowledge of
other solar controllers. I didn't know the specifics of Charlie's
controller. IMO if his controller was damaged by starting and stopping the
charger then he probably needed a new/different one anyway.
Josh
On May 22,
No assumption needed. When we have several days in a row that are rainy and
overcast (like lately) my 300 watts of solar panels can’t keep up with our
(livaboard) needs and I have to turn on the battery charger. There are no ill
effects since the controllers only allow electrical power flow
My natural assumption is no. If you turn on the charger, the solar
controller is probably just going to turn off or reduce output. The only
thing to be concerned about is connecting or disconnecting the battery
while the solar panels are connected. The load on/load off surge is
probably not
I am about to hook up a Morningstar Sun Guard SG-4 controller between a solar
panel and my battery #1. My plan is to use the NC sun to keep my starting
battery topped off between races without using the battery charger/AC although
if I am on board, I will use the charger.
My question for the
