I want to use this charger to keep my 12volt deep cycle battery charged on my 16' camping trailer. Do I need a controller with this unit?
1708384
All solar panels should use charge controllers. For this controller you need at least a 5-10 amp controller to support this panel.Let us know if you need any further help.Regards,AW
1708385
Yes.The controller sort of plays traffic controller to protect the battery.
1708386
Probably not. I installed one on my car. The controller never reads fully charged even during a full day of direct sun. I'm using a 60 watt monocrystalline solar panel. You may want to use a controller for your own piece of mind in order to delineate between your perceived state of charge and reality. It's a good safety device under protecting against batteries overcharge.
1708387
A controller is required for these panels as they pruduce 4.2 amps at peek output
1708388
Yes for the solar panel you must have a similar device like the following to regulate the voltage from the solar panels: "Renogy 10 Amp PWM Charge Controller Regulator Off Grid for Battery Charging". The panels have a tendency to make more than 12 volts and must be regulated.
2242775
You won't want to connect the panel directly to a battery, as it could damage or overcharge it. The panel itself only provides a voltage, you need a charge controller between the panel and the battery. The one I used (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HWQZNQ/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) is not currently available, but should give you an idea of what to look for. You want a controller that can handle at least 30 watts and 17.5 volts input for charging 12v batteries.
1796519
Yes you will need a charge controller, without it you will fry your battery. During hours of darkness it will not discharge you battery.
270175
You must use a solar charge controller and absolutely 'not' connecting the solar panel to the battery bank directly. I'm using Xantrex inverter, but there're a few brands work well also. Make sure it's a "true sine" wave inverter, well worth the money. You also want to look into if you want just an inverter or an inverter with charger? The combined unit may save you some time in troubleshooting problems later on. Talk to a few RV installers before making purchase, and avoid the shops who say they'll do whatever you want.
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You will NOT need anything else. Any Solar Panel will not need a controller 5 watts and lower. Anytime you use a panel that is over 5 watts rated output, we recommend using a solar controller. Actually, a charge controller is a good idea in a majority of applications. A charge controller can provide several benefits such as preventing overcharge, improve charge quality, and prevent battery discharge in low or no light conditions. Some solar panels are made with blocking diodes pre-installed that prevent battery discharge during low or no light conditions. In most case where a 6-watt or larger solar panel is installed use of a charger controller is highly recommended. In a nutshell, solar charge controllersact like an on and off switch, allowing power to pass when the battery needs it and cutting it off when the battery is fully charged. Something to be aware of when selecting a controller is that they are typically rated in amps, while photovoltaic panels are typically rated in watts. So the morningstar SS-6, 6 amp controller will work with nearly every panel we sell right up to about 70 watts.
444846
Yes I believe so even though I don't have a manual handy. This charge controller is for 12 volt panels which usually run around 18 volts.
1995203
I charge 2 6v lead-acid batteries (in series) with it for RV - have had no trouble. This link gives the various charge rates and protections. Not sure how the controller would handle 1 bad battery of 3 wired parallel.http://www.directdepot.net/manuals/Go_Power_MAN_GP-PSK_80.pdf
943269
Yes, without a charge controller, it will boil your battery. You could purchase a 5W solar charge controller and leave it plugged in all the time.
255346
This is really for charging 12v batteries. Not aboe to directly charge laptops, etc, becuse the output in 12V from the controller. We use this on our RV to charge 4 marine batteries with the 30AMP controller, and run inverters to run appliances. It would be overkill to use this with inverters just for basic recharging, but it CAN be done.
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this charge controler will work for a 24 volt system. that being said, you did not state what you are doing with it. i would assume you are charging batteries with your solar panels and that you intend to get a lot more in the future. if this is all the panels you are going to use with this controller, it is way more than you need. since you are a first timer, i would urge you to consult with someone in your world that knows solar and electrical hook ups. do this and save a bunch of time and money, and your safety. best of luck!
1902503
This panel does not appear to have a charge controller built-in. If it is connected directly to the battery, it will deliver around 0.5A to the battery whenever the sun is out. This could shorten the service life of the battery. It may be better to add a charge controller, which will float the battery at a constant Voltage instead of charging it with a constant current. There is a possibility that the gate opener has some kind of built-in overcharge protection, in which case a controller would not be needed.
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Well yea, use a battery charger , or a deep cycle charger with a max of 35 amp .Most deep cycle batteries use a slow charge rate anyway which is a lower amp charger.Just keep the amp below 30 to 35 amp @ 12 volt. This is not a 24 or more system charger.
1508345
I use mine this past weekend. I had the panel charging a 12V marine battery through a solar controller and had a 12v fan running in my trailer at the same time. Seemed to work just fine.
73225
I am using to maintain batteries for diesel generator without controller. Works great. Does not come with controller.
345245
Not exactly it does not have a charge controller. You will need one. It had a cigaret female plug. You can adapt to that. I use to charge batteries for my ham radio equipment. You might look at the deltran solar charger. They go buy battery tender.
1227350
Can I use this on a 46V load to charge controller to convert it to 12v batteries? Just brought the 36v max(24v) to 12V but think it quickly stop because the higher volts?
99420
No. You do not need a charge controller until you exceed 15watts of power. The discharge protection is a simple diode that prevents the battery from draining back out to the pane at night. But because of that diode, DO NOT START THE CAR WITH THE PANEL STILL CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY! You will destroy the diode and weaken the panel's charging ability.