Post by singer1129 on Apr 25, 2017 16:47:22 GMT -8
I just finished installing my 100W solar system. While I was waiting to receive all the components I went ahead and charged my battery the conventional way and did everything I needed to do to the 12v load side of my set up. I was able to run my 12v pump with the battery with no issues and the my multi meter showed that I still had 12.3 volts on my battery. I next installed my solar panel and also hooked up an inverter to use for charging batteries that go to my drill and other accessories. Everything is working fine and I added a transmitter that goes to my outdoor speakers.
My Wanderer 30A controller was showing a green light prior to hooking my solar panel to the controller. When I hooked up the solar panel to the controller the battery light turned red and the PV light has never come on. When I look in the manual that configuration says that the battery is "over-discharged". My volt meter shows 11.90V on the battery. I checked all connections and polarity several times but the lights stay the same. This was during the midafternoon of a very sunny day. How do I know if my panel is going to charge my battery?
My Wanderer 30A controller was showing a green light prior to hooking my solar panel to the controller. When I hooked up the solar panel to the controller the battery light turned red and the PV light has never come on. When I look in the manual that configuration says that the battery is "over-discharged". My volt meter shows 11.90V on the battery. I checked all connections and polarity several times but the lights stay the same. This was during the midafternoon of a very sunny day. How do I know if my panel is going to charge my battery?
Then hook up one item at a time over several days..... But don't add another one until your sure you have enough panels.... I think you don't have enough panels for what your wanting to run....