[C38] Solar panel controller

[Max Soto]

Hi Guysn

Thanks for all the comments and pics. I'm going to take a real closer look
to this subject. Your comments are helping a lot!!
I'll let you know how I installed them and what kind of controller I'll be
using.

Regards,

Max Soto
C38 #198 ESTANCIA
Puntarenas, Costa Rica



2008/9/24, Charles <charles at finn.ws>:
>
> I have 195 watts of solar panels (one Kyoceria 130 and  one 65) mounted on
> the Mighty Quinn.  I went with a $75 generic controller, which quickly
> burned out.  I replaced it with a Morningstar MPPT controller:
> http://store.altenergystore.com/Charge-Controllers/Solar-Charge-Controllers/MPPT-Solar-Charge-Controllers/Morningstar-MPPT-Charge-Controllers/Morningstar-Sunsaver-MPPT-Charge-Controller/p6185/
>
> which has really done the job.  I did quite a bit of research on this as I
> rely completely on my panels to run my fridge, radar, etc. as I am usually
> on a mooring.  After two sailing seasons, my experience is the combination
> works very well and I have no reservations recommending this combination.  I
> always have ice cubes when I get on the boat!
> The attached picture shows how I have mounted my panels (taken last July in
> Duluth harbor entrance on Lake Superior).  Please note the wind charger
> mount in the upper right side of the picture.  While I am keeping the 400
> watt wind charger, I almost never use it as it is noisy and I don't need the
> additional power!
>
> Charles Finn
> Mighty Quinn #114
> Great Lakes
>
>
> Max Soto wrote:
>
>> Hi guys,
>>  Do any of you have experience with the FLEXCHARGE controller that West
>> Marine sells, or any other charge controller for solar energy??
>>  I`m going to reinstall four ARCO 2.4 amps, 45 watts solar panels on
>> ESTANCIA. The  panels are supposed to regulate the energy produced, but they
>> will never stop sending current and an overcharge can occur. So, that`s what
>> I need a charge controller for my two battery banks. The Flexcharge is a
>> good option, but I assume that some people out there have used other brands.
>>  Any recommendations or comments will be appreciated.
>> Regards,
>>
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