Josh: Good point! Not all voltage controllers are the same.
Bob Bob Boyer s/v Rainy Days C&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 > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > 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, 2016 6:49 PM, "Charles Nelson via CnC-List" >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> 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 list is will the >> Solar controller be damaged if I switch the battery charger on while the >> solar unit is still connected to the battery? My SWAG is that it is >> protected against such events with a diode but I prefer a confirmation of >> this before it happens. >> >> Charlie Nelson >> Water Phantom >> C&C 36 XL/kcb >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like >> what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions >> are greatly appreciated! > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like > what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions > are greatly appreciated!
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