Re: [RE-wrenches] Controller Adjustment?

2013-10-29 Thread Jeffrey Yago
How about a "training wheels" version of several popular charge controllers? A simple toggle switch on the side that says "Extended Absence / Normal Occupied" ? Then the installer can program two (2) sets of charge setpoints, one for a normal get-as-much-as-you-can charging program, and a very lo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Controller Adjustment?

2013-10-29 Thread Jeffrey Yago
How about a "training wheels" version of several popular charge controllers? A simple toggle switch on the side that says "Extended Absence / Normal Occupied" ? Then the installer can program two (2) sets of charge setpoints, one for a normal get-as-much-as-you-can charging program, and a very lo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Controller Adjustment?

2013-10-28 Thread Ray Walters
Larry's advise is good for us pros, but I find many customers get mixed up and have a harder time properly programming today's MPPT controllers. If the programming gets messed up, much worse things can happen, and its hard to troubleshoot over the phone. I just advise they turn some of the sub

Re: [RE-wrenches] Controller Adjustment?

2013-10-28 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Jeremy, This is often the scenario for many of my customers in Mexico: owners are absent for 5-8 months. Batteries will last longer if charged slowly at lower voltages. But, getting a full charge daily with a PV solar resource sometimes takes longer time than there is sunlight available. For th

[RE-wrenches] Controller Adjustment?

2013-10-28 Thread All Solar, Inc.
Hello Is there any reason to adjust a charge controllers bulk or other settings if there will be very minimal loads on the battery bank for 5-6 months ? Just had a client ask me that about his new MN classic. Thank you Jeremy Rodriguez All Solar Sent by Jeremy's iPhone. Sorry for typos a