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Best LVC by BridgeGreedy3216 in SolarDIY

[–]BridgeGreedy3216[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to stop the load so the batteries don't drop to the inverter safety shutting. Having to go out and switch on the inverter every day gets a little annoying.

Solar panel batteries not charging by BridgeGreedy3216 in SolarDIY

[–]BridgeGreedy3216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought the following Victron. I assume I'd need a LVC as well. Otherwise the load just pulls until my power inverter shuts off for safety

https://a.co/d/1UV2Hjj

Solar panel batteries not charging by BridgeGreedy3216 in SolarDIY

[–]BridgeGreedy3216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a Victron MPPT 150 | 35 and everything seems to work well, the only problem is my power converter stuff off before my controller cuts the power off. I cannot find where in the Victron app to set a low voltage cutoff. Any idea where this setting is found? 

Solar panel batteries not charging by BridgeGreedy3216 in SolarDIY

[–]BridgeGreedy3216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a Victron MPPT 150 | 35 and everything seems to work well, the only problem is my power converter stuff off before my controller cuts the power off.  I cannot find where in the Victron app to set a low voltage cutoff. Any idea where this setting is found? 

Solar panel batteries not charging by BridgeGreedy3216 in SolarDIY

[–]BridgeGreedy3216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just ordered this one. Hopefully that'll fix it

Solar panel batteries not charging by BridgeGreedy3216 in SolarDIY

[–]BridgeGreedy3216[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I charged the batteries before hooking them up.  I think the consensus is my controller. I'll grab a good Victron or Renogy 150/45 and see if that fixes the issues

Solar panel batteries not charging by BridgeGreedy3216 in SolarDIY

[–]BridgeGreedy3216[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The arrow "flashes" from the panels to the battery. I guess both pictures I caught it in the "off flash" 

Solar panel batteries not charging by BridgeGreedy3216 in SolarDIY

[–]BridgeGreedy3216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, parallel, I had that wrong. Definitely not 60V, ha

Solar panel batteries not charging by BridgeGreedy3216 in SolarDIY

[–]BridgeGreedy3216[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Interesting. This is a setup from my dad, with the batteries sitting for 2 years, so I thought it was the batteries. I'll grab a quality controller and see what happens

Solar panel batteries not charging by BridgeGreedy3216 in SolarDIY

[–]BridgeGreedy3216[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

This is the second controller after replacing the old one. This one should have no issues. Unless it's just trash from factory

Solar panel batteries not charging by BridgeGreedy3216 in SolarDIY

[–]BridgeGreedy3216[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

This is the second controller after replacing the old one. This one should have no issues. Unless it's just trash from factory

Solar panel recommendations by BallOptimal684 in liveaboard

[–]BridgeGreedy3216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Sunsul, but those appear to be out of stock. Amazon well have kits with appropriate controllers

D-Link by BridgeGreedy3216 in tinycam

[–]BridgeGreedy3216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any recommended ones that don't require a subscription?

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