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Post by tattoo on Apr 19, 2017 16:26:19 GMT -8
I will reset the AH on the DC 27's to 90 ah. The main voltage from the controller seems to be 14vdc and 14.5 vdc. Strange thing is if I disconnect the panel from the controller and batteries, then reconnect the batteries wait 20 seconds then connect the panels, the panel volts reads at 21.5 and steadily drops to 13.5 / 14.0 vdc, my thoughts is the controllers MPPT function converting excess volts to amps (am I correct in this assumption). Yes you are correct...
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Post by tattoo on Apr 17, 2017 4:28:10 GMT -8
Awesome thanks for the help... I figured I was good.... I'm running a entire cabin with my set up... It's working great...
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Post by tattoo on Apr 15, 2017 18:49:00 GMT -8
Ok I think I get it now... I use very little of my batteries power everyday.... I finally figured the sweet spot after trial and error.. From time to time I do get them down to 12.5 but that is seldom... I do have a radio and a fridge that runs 24/7. The batteries float almost everyday, even in the winter sometimes it might take two days to get fully charged again if I use a table saw, shop vac etc, but no more than two days..
So I don't think I'm killing my batteries... Am I right...
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Post by tattoo on Apr 15, 2017 16:10:10 GMT -8
On the adventurer model it comes with a optional remote battery voltage wire.one end has a plug, and the other end has 2 wires Sorry I can't help you... I have a 40a CC.... I really wish Renogy included instructions with everything they sell....... Why don't they? ? Damn if I know, It's a secret I guess? It just dawned on me could they go to the batteries? Two wires make since.....
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Post by tattoo on Apr 15, 2017 14:32:06 GMT -8
What is a remote Battery voltage sensor wire and how do I install it please. The instructions show where to plug it in on the adventurer 30a pwm but not where the bare wire ends go What bare wires?
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Post by tattoo on Apr 15, 2017 10:49:55 GMT -8
Ok I read it... I didn't understand it but I read it.... So in plain English are you supposed to charge your batteries with an AC in the wall charger to properly charge a battery bank and not kill it? If so how do you do that when you have no ac grid access? If I am wrong can you explain it in English??? Thanks
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Post by tattoo on Apr 14, 2017 5:47:19 GMT -8
If you have a Batteries plus close to you buy them there... They have the best batteries and prices...
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Post by tattoo on Apr 10, 2017 8:53:56 GMT -8
That doesn't answer his question... neither does this Working Temperature: -20°F - 113°F Storage Temperature: -31°F - 176°F Yep that doesn't make since but it answers his question? ? LOL I think
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Post by tattoo on Apr 9, 2017 16:38:39 GMT -8
I doubt a wanderer makes much heat. I mounted my PWM to a 1x6 ~5' long. It resides in a single car garage with the battery, I'm guessing it gets near 130F in the summer in the garage here in N TX. That doesn't answer his question... It's not in a 6" box it's in a garage......
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Post by tattoo on Apr 8, 2017 16:57:36 GMT -8
I do have a building but it's probably 30' away and has a brick exterior. I was trying to utilize the cables that I bought in a kit and they won't reach. Was just wanting a simple install to see how well it works and then maybe a more permenent installation. I don't want to set something up that is going fail either. I would think if you want to just hook it up to see how it will work should be fine... But I wouldn't leave it that way through the summer heat...
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Post by tattoo on Apr 8, 2017 12:55:13 GMT -8
I'm new to solar so not familiar with how much heat is generated by a charge controller. Are there any suggestions on how to install/protect in the outdoors? Do you have a shed? I would think you should have at least 3 feet around it, that's each side. Also if you were to up grade to an inverter later you will be set.. You need to think ahead because it's going to work much better than you think... Mine sure has...
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Post by tattoo on Apr 7, 2017 16:13:02 GMT -8
I need to install my charge controller outdoors. Can I install it in a weather proof electric box? If so is 6" of clearance enough for ventilation? That's not very much clearance for it to stay cool... I'm not sure if I would do it...
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Post by tattoo on Apr 5, 2017 18:46:46 GMT -8
Here is my setup. When the batteries are fully charged at 12.5/6 DC the MT-5 says they are at a 35% SOC. Is my setup incorrect? Yes your set up is reading right... Mine never says it's at 100% most of the time it's less than 50%... And mine floats 14.8v everyday that the sun is shining with no clouds.... Now you need to answer Rabirds question to be for sure...
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Post by tattoo on Mar 26, 2017 15:48:16 GMT -8
Does Renogy have Directions on installing anything?? In the last two weeks I've bought A Renogy 400 watts 12 volts Monocrystalline solar eclipse premium kit. Also a 2000 watt Renogy inverter/charger, Upgraded my converter and bought 4 6-volt batteries. I'm right at $3000 give or take a $100 and out of all these boxes were NO DIRECTIONS??? NONE except The solar panels have a single paper with some safety things. Even on this forum someone had to post a drawing from Windy what ever. I'm sorry I did research on the products and felt I made a good choice, BUT COME ON NO DIRECTIONS. I read where other people had a booklit in with the inverter, but I Got nothing.I'm sorry but It's embaressing to have to ask so many questions on this and other forums. You have the exact same system I have... And yes you are right Renogy doesn't tell you crap... And what they do tell you is confusing and they don't answer questions here.... Why? Damn if I know..... It took me 3 week of reading to figure out how to hook mine up... And yes you did make a GREAT choice... I'm very happy with my system.. But not with Renogy the company....... I will help all I can...
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Post by tattoo on Mar 24, 2017 18:05:26 GMT -8
Is that 16? I think that is the number without looking???
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