MPPT solar controller... which is the best?

[delicagirl]

hi i plan to add another 100 solar panel to my roof and replace my cheap/nasty controller. Which one would folks recommend and why? i have 2 leisure batteries which are under different habitation seats so they are not physically connected, but, i have a split charge relay in place for engine/leisure batteries circuit.... thanks

 

[Fisherman]

Victron SmartSolar 100 / 20 20A MPPT Solar charge controller (Inbuilt Bluetooth) 5060297345159 | eBay

SmartSolar range, which uses the latest ultrafast MPPT technology to maximise energy harvest whilst maintaining optimal battery health. Victron Energy - the globally renowned manufacturer of high quality hybrid power electronics.

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[Okta]

Votronic MPP have a good reputation. https://www.roadpro.co.uk/brandlist/votronic-brand/02h05a-mppt-solar-regulators
I no longer use solar and have a little used 2 year old MPP350 in my garage and am open to offers if it is of interest.

 

[saxonborg]

You get 15% discount on Victron products at Onboard Energy.

 

[Deneb]

Votronic controllers all have the facility to send a small maintenance charge to the vehicle battery, which should overcome parasitic draw or consumption from an alarm when the vehicle is parked. My MPP350 controller does just that.

Someone mentioned on another forum that the Victron controllers don't have any facility to maintain the vehicle battery, which I found suprising, but other users confirmed it was the case.

So based on that and the overall performance of my MPP350, I would recommend Votronic.

 

[trevskoda]

This will charge engine & hab batts, 1 amp to engine .they do larger units to.

 

[delicagirl]

thanks Trev - what is the unit to the left in your picture ? thanks

 

[Deneb]

thanks Trev - what is the unit to the left in your picture ? thanks

Solar Computer. It's an optional additional unit that connects to the Votronic controllers and shows the charge, voltage and power being fed to the batteries in real time, as well as totals since last reset.

 

[trevskoda]

Solar Computer. It's an optional additional unit that connects to the Votronic controllers and shows the charge, voltage and power being fed to the batteries in real time, as well as totals since last reset.

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Thanks correct
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[trevskoda]

I am reading this on boat to Scotland non lander

 

[hotrats]

You get 15% discount on Victron products at Onboard Energy.

cheaper on amazon.

 

[Deleted member 56601]

Victron.

 

[Admin]

cheaper on amazon.

What part is cheaper on amazon?

 

[trevskoda]

Flamin cold sitting in Scotland and poor WiFi,got my solar reg on eBay

 

[saxonborg]

cheaper on amazon.

Now you tell me.