Date:         Wed, 18 Sep 2013 09:28:52 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: solar charge controller
Comments: To: Ryan Press <ryan@presslab.us>
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Was the improvement in regulation due design improvements (pwm vs mppt), or
overall improvement in quality and design of your newer charge controller?

My inexspensive EPsolar PWM controller works but given that cloudy days do
happen, would a better designed PWM help harvest more power on cloudy days?

As we know, MPPT controllers tend to be relatively pricey. ;)

Neil.


On Wednesday, September 18, 2013, Ryan Press <ryan@presslab.us> wrote:
> On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 7:35 PM, Timmy Evens <monkey_lips@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>
>> what brand/model charge controllers do folks recommend?
>
>
>
> I tried a couple cheap controllers and they all had poor voltage
> regulation.  This will decrease the life of the battery.  I ended up with
a
> Morningstar Sunsaver MPPT, I got mine for $200.  Very happy with it.
>
> http://www.morningstarcorp.com/en/sunsavermppt
>
>

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