mike w
Full Member
- Posts
- 114
- Likes
- 46
Sorry to post yet another solar question, I have tried to search for the answer, but got nowhere.
My plan is to install solar, looking like a 140 watt panel with a MPPT controller charging two 12 volt leisure batteries (in parallel) of different capacities. As a newbie I am stumped on a couple of questions.
Will a standard single battery controller handle two batteries in parallel without causing long term damage?
Should I look at a two battery controller and isolate the two using some form of diode pack?
I have no requirement to charge the vehicle battery with this set up.
My original bare bones set up has been the use of two isolater switches. This set up allowed me to introduce a jumper battery when required and to charge independently when driving.
Thanks in advance for replies and ideas.
My plan is to install solar, looking like a 140 watt panel with a MPPT controller charging two 12 volt leisure batteries (in parallel) of different capacities. As a newbie I am stumped on a couple of questions.
Will a standard single battery controller handle two batteries in parallel without causing long term damage?
Should I look at a two battery controller and isolate the two using some form of diode pack?
I have no requirement to charge the vehicle battery with this set up.
My original bare bones set up has been the use of two isolater switches. This set up allowed me to introduce a jumper battery when required and to charge independently when driving.
Thanks in advance for replies and ideas.