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Currently I have a Photonic Universe 150 watt panel on the roof that the specs say that it has a maximum power current of 8.48A and a short circuit current of 9.12A and this is connected to a Victron 75/15 mppt controller. I intend to add a Photonic Universe 100 watt panel to the system which the specs state maximum power current of 5.18A and a short circuit current of 5.56A
The Victron controller specs state a continous/peak load of 15A but a maximum panel wattage of 220 watts. So with adding the 100 watt panel they would be under the 15A running flat out but over the 220 watts quoted for the controller. The 75/15 is supposed to cut out if loaded past the 15A so I'm loathed to fork out £200 for the 100/30 controller.
I tried phoning Victron to get some clarity as to whether I'm ok adding the 100 watt panel but I'm very disappointed with Victron as they point blank refuse to talk to consumers like myself and will only converse with their dealer network who you have to put your quires to Victron.
So what do you recon then ?
The Victron controller specs state a continous/peak load of 15A but a maximum panel wattage of 220 watts. So with adding the 100 watt panel they would be under the 15A running flat out but over the 220 watts quoted for the controller. The 75/15 is supposed to cut out if loaded past the 15A so I'm loathed to fork out £200 for the 100/30 controller.
I tried phoning Victron to get some clarity as to whether I'm ok adding the 100 watt panel but I'm very disappointed with Victron as they point blank refuse to talk to consumers like myself and will only converse with their dealer network who you have to put your quires to Victron.
So what do you recon then ?