[C38] Solar panel controller

[Max Soto]

Hi again,

After checking out all the recommended controllers, I found that the
Sunsaver Duo from Morningstar ($162)was the way to go for my needs, so I
wanted to share it with the list.
 I wanted a single controller for both my battery banks. This controller can
will split the charge to 50%-50%, or 90%-10%. If I don't like these
settings, I can just plug it to a laptop and change the settings.
 After one bank has been charged, it  will send the 100% current from the
panels to the battery that is not charged yet. It also has a remote display,
max current of 25 amp, internal blocking diodes.works only in flooded
batteries and has the option for a temp sensor.

http://www.morningstarcorp.com/en/sun-saver-duo

Regards,

Max Soto C38 #198 ESTANCIA Puntarenas, Costa Rica
2008/9/29, Max Soto maxsoto at gmail.com:








> 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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