My Roof Might Be Crap But The Solar Panel Is Ace
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Panel is this one 12V solar panels charging kits for caravans, motorhomes, boats, yachts, marine
Controller is this BlueSolar MPPT 75/10, 75/15 & 100/15 (12 / 24 Volt + load output) - Victron Energy with a separate Bluetooth dongle or you can have the Bluetooth built in to the controller like this SmartSolar MPPT 75/10, 75/15, 100/15 & 100/20 - Victron Energy
Cable run to the controller is around 6mts. Through roof through the roof cassette, around the side of the van and down the passenger b pillar. The controller is next the the battery under the passenger seat. I went for the separate Bluetooth as the unit is smaller and space is premium. I don’t use it to control the load, only to charge the battery so the number of amps it can handle is unimportant.
Thanks for the infos @Deaky, if you happen to have a pic next time you have a mo that'd be great - especially the cable entry. I have an sca so was thinking to do it in a similar way as mentioned on another post - going through the roof out of the canvas and then passing through the velcro opening at the back that the SCA has..
Yup space is tight isnt it! I'll look at the dimensions and see if i can do that. I fear that my B pillar on that side is pretty full already of cables - might be too much to pass another one down there but i'll see.
first thing i need to see is if i can get the panel here to Switzerland..! 250w is huge!
Yup space is tight isnt it! I'll look at the dimensions and see if i can do that. I fear that my B pillar on that side is pretty full already of cables - might be too much to pass another one down there but i'll see.
first thing i need to see is if i can get the panel here to Switzerland..! 250w is huge!
I fancy this panel, but I have the Ctek charger which is an MPPT but can't handle that level of open circuit voltage. I don't want to get rid of the Ctek, is there a small mppt solar charger I could put in line to control the voltage/current into the Ctek or will I have to replace the lot?
Ah right, bypass the Ctek altogether then? Any recommendations for a stand alone mppt, it's getting pretty tight under the seat?
im in the same boat just not the same brand - i bought the ablemail from @travelvolts but i didnt plan ahead enough and take the one that takes solar.. will take the seats off and have a planning session to see if i can add in another component (the victron) or if it'll be too tight. @Deaky did you take the
MPPT 75/10 ? and you treat the two chargers seperately then right? What cable did you use from the solar panel to the victron? rated 15A? Did you take any pics of the install atall? it was one part of your build thread that i couldnt find any pics!
ta very much!
MPPT 75/10 ? and you treat the two chargers seperately then right? What cable did you use from the solar panel to the victron? rated 15A? Did you take any pics of the install atall? it was one part of your build thread that i couldnt find any pics!
ta very much!
I can't see any problems with that. Both of them are just happy when the battery has reached the set voltage.
That's a great yield from your panel.....I'm envious with a lowly 150 watt panel....tempted to add a second
Another useful thread @Deaky thanks. After my recent issues with the PWM controller in my set up i have been looking at the Blue solar 75/10 MPPT controller. From your experience, is it easy to set up as I keep seeing mention of programming and algorythms or is it simply plug and play as I won't be using load control either?
Blue Solar MPPT is practically plug and play. 4 cables to connect. + and - to both panels and battery.
Solar app is addictive.....seeing how much yield you have achieved each day.
Solar app is addictive.....seeing how much yield you have achieved each day.
Don't know how much it matters but I've read through @Deaky 's thread again and the Bluesolar unit he used is the 75/15 not the 75/10
That would suck me in too, I can see me wanting to hook it up to a panel that would display it permanently rather bt to my phone
I've got an old android tablet somewhere that might fit the bill
I used the 75/15 as that was the only one I could get on Amazon Prime at the time
It's irrelevant if you're not going to use the load function
There is no programing to do. Just set the battery voltage (12v/24v) then pick a charging preset that matches your battery.
Cheers.There is no programing to do. Just set the battery voltage (12v/24v) then pick a charging preset that matches your battery.
Thanks, I wouldn't either but seeing as there's only a difference of £1 in price I may as well go for the 75/15 in case the future me needs itI used the 75/15 as that was the only one I could get on Amazon Prime at the time
