Re: Stus-List Solar Charge Controllers, Battery Chargers and Battery Equalization

Equalization is not a problem as long as you water the batteries before and more importantly AFTER each cycle. There is a point of diminishing returns regarding equalizing but I'm not sure there is a point of damage beyond boiling dry. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD On Fri,

Stus-List Solar Charge Controllers, Battery Chargers and Battery Equalization

Hello all, A couple months ago, I installed 380 watts of solar power with a MPPT charge controller.  The solar controller is Renogy Rover 40 AMP unit.  I also have a couple "smart chargers", one for each bank, both of them are ProMariner ProSport models.  Both the chargers and the MPPT

Re: Stus-List Solar charge controllers

Yes. With the boat, the sky is the limit for spending. Ask yourself, do you really need "the best" for your solar setup? Good panels are a must, they last a long time. With all due respect to "Maine Sail" (I've donated money to the guy because his site is so damn helpful), his article about cheap

Re: Stus-List Solar charge controllers

This makes me feel good about my three Genasun GV-10's! Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days (1983 C Landfall 38 - hull #230) Blog: dainyr...@blogspot.com Email: dainyr...@icloud.com Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore) > On Apr 28, 2016, at 7:33 AM, Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List >

Re: Stus-List Solar charge controllers

Copied and pasted from the Maine Sailor review conclusion: *"Best Value In A High Performance MPPT Controller = Genasun GV-10"* I would suggest you call Genasun directly and talk to them about what you need. They are very helpful, and in fact, the founder is a long distance sailor who was

Re: Stus-List Solar charge controllers

Thanks guys, I had been focused on getting a Genasun. I was gonna do 2, one for each 100w panel. I had hoped to use their 5amp unit but in reviewing the specs it looks like I would exceed the ratings by a small margin. I looked at the 10amp unit but it is nearly twice the price. If they made a

Re: Stus-List Solar charge controllers Genasun link

Many cheapo controllers say MPPT but do not actually contain the circuitry required. Genasun makes high quality MPPT controllers in the USA, and you can talk to the MIT educated engineers in Cambridge Massachusetts should the need arise. Bill Bina On

Re: Stus-List Solar charge controllers

Many cheapo controllers say MPPT but do not actually contain the circuitry required. Genasun makes high quality MPPT controllers in the USA, and you can talk to the MIT educated engineers in Cambridge Massachusetts should the need arise. Bill Bina On 4/27/2016 9:19 PM, Josh Muckley via

Re: Stus-List Solar charge controllers

to:muckl...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Solar charge controllers Hey guys, Anyone have a good experience with an ebay or Amazon, el cheapo solar charge controller. Particularly a MPPT type. The price for the Morningstar is just a little prohibitive for what you get. Renogy Traker MPPT 20A

Re: Stus-List Solar charge controllers

It's hit or miss. I purchased my solar panel and controller as a kit from an ebay store located in Quebec. This outfit: http://www.ebay.com/usr/solar-power-canada?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 If I were cruising full time I wouldn't cheap out on this. The truth is that I'm a weekend cruiser and this

Re: Stus-List Solar charge controllers

I think Renology sells cheap Chinese solar panels (some of which are manufacturing rejects from name brand companies). Apparently, they are selling a cheap voltage controller now. With something like this, it may work out fine for you or it may not. Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days (1983 C

Re: Stus-List Solar charge controllers

Josh: You might want to consider some redundancy in voltage controllers, not having all your solar panels go thru one voltage controller. The voltage controller is the most likely piece of the system to fail--certainly more likely than the solar panels. Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days (1983 C

Re: Stus-List Solar charge controllers

Look for ones with lots of reviews and read them. Many say MPPT but are not. Ones with lots of reviews often have a skilled person test its MPPT functionality. On Apr 27, 2016 7:20 PM, "Josh Muckley via CnC-List" wrote: > Hey guys, > > Anyone have a good experience with

Re: Stus-List Solar charge controllers

Josh — I’ve never heard of Renogy before; the Vlctron stuff is very well built and I’d trust that in a minute. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > On Apr 27, 2016, at 8:19 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List >

Stus-List Solar charge controllers

Hey guys, Anyone have a good experience with an ebay or Amazon, el cheapo solar charge controller. Particularly a MPPT type. The price for the Morningstar is just a little prohibitive for what you get. Renogy Traker MPPT 20A with the accessory meter is cheaper than just the Morningstar 15A,