crbtaylor Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Can anyone recommend a good MPPT 20a regulator with display . So many on eBay and such a large range of prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joe90 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Give these folk a go, they have everything related to Solar power, and based in Sussex http://www.bimblesolar.com/offgrid/mppt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crbtaylor Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thanks, seem to be quite reasonable priced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampMan Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hi, I had the same problem, finding a decent installer, but I went with http://energyinstalls.co.uk/ in the end, the best priced by far. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryd999 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 This is the one that I got and seems very popular amongst motorhomers. Good bit of kit and good seller but outside UK. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200W-20A-12V-mppt-solar-charge-controller-LCD-off-grid-/130549038710 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandncaravan Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Can we suggest you don't get one with a built in Display? A Solar regulator should be located right next to the Power distribution/charger unit or Batteries as this will maximise the power harvested, see : http://www.aandncaravanservices.co.uk/solar-power.php for why we suggest this. Usually the batteries or the charger are located in a compartment where the display would not be easily seen. There is the temptation to locate a built in 'display' regulator where it is easily viewed but will often reduce the power being harvested, especially in lower light conditions such as we get in the UK.. Better to get a Solar regulator with a remote display. You will find that none of the Motorhome specialist Electronic charger manufacturers make a regulator with a built in display, for the very reason of compromising on charging the batteries. This also suggests that a regulator with a built in display was not designed for Motorhome use and should be avoided? If you go to the link above containing Solar power 'Hint and Tips' you will find details of a supplier (not us, no connection) that sells a remote Display (about £18?) that keeps a tally on how many Amp Hours harvested that day, not just the Current/Voltage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frankie640 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 If you have a Schaudt electronic distribution unit you should use their solar controller as well, as it plugs straight in and you get the current displayed on the main Schaudt panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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