Please can someone give me some advise on fitting another solar panel to the one I already have fitted(100w) I am looking at paying around £250 for the panel and a good twin controller.
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Sounds a lot.Please can someone give me some advise on fitting another solar panel to the one I already have fitted(100w) I am looking at paying around £250 for the panel and a good twin controller.
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not sure about that. A good controller will let you programme in exactly how your battery should be charged. I don't have any first hand experience of using one so I can't say more but I would be interested in seeing what controller you have in mind for £70-80.... If it fitted the bill I would probably get one. Can you post a link?I would say you can get a good 200W controller for around £70 or £80 perhaps a little less. I like the Victron ones but Techno has his own favourite. You shouldn't need to pay £200 unless you are after something for a very high wattage.
This is the one I have and Victron are the only make of controller fitted by VanBitz after trying a number of makes. It is a very clever controller which will keep batteries in the best condition. They are a Dutch company though no doubt the units are made in the Far East but they answer emails promptly if you have any questions - and in English!not sure about that. A good controller will let you programme in exactly how your battery should be charged. I don't have any first hand experience of using one so I can't say more but I would be interested in seeing what controller you have in mind for £70-80.... If it fitted the bill I would probably get one. Can you post a link?
This is the one I have and Victron are the only make of controller fitted by VanBitz after trying a number of makes. It is a very clever controller which will keep batteries in the best condition. They are a Dutch company though no doubt the units are made in the Far East but they answer emails promptly if you have any questions - and in English!
This one is up to 200W in a 12v system. Have a search on the forum for more info. https://www.victronenergy.com/solar-charge-controllers/mppt7510
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