Is this suitable for solar power system and does it automatically kick loads to generator and charge batteries when generator is on?
1161154
It will work for a solar power system however you will need to install an auto gen start for your generator. Joe
1036699
It works fine with my 24 volt solar panels.....its suppose to work with wind
1958754
Yes, that's what this design. When generator starts should not be connected all the charging at the same time. Why generator may be damaged.
1282737
I like this charger since it shows when the charge is full as well as when the battery is dead. It is important to run the generator monthly but charge less frequently unless you run if full for an extended period. Batteries need some discharge cycle but not too jmuch or too little. Enjoy.
231756
I did not use my on a Solar application it was use on an ATV and it works exactly as advertised. I can put a maintenance battery charger on the bike and when the main battery is charged it will connect the two batteries together and charge the second. i can drain the second battery and still start the machine with the main. i use a winch and aux lights on the second battery which will drain it pretty quickly however as long as the first battery is charged the UTV will charge the second.
458391
I've never played with solar charging the generator. I don't own their solar panel. I've only charged the generator from a wall AC outlet.
851999
This unit does not charge via solar power for me. However, it is a very good portable charger when plugged in and left to charge. It will charge your devices very close to, if not at, 100% if plugged in.
1211645
I don't see why you couldn't use this system for home applications. With a few batteries and a pure sine wave inverter, you could run a fridge, microwave, lights, computer, power tools etc. I'm not an expert on these as I'm still a bit new to the solar world. The system will charge a single 155amp hour battery in no time at all, even with a cloud cover. I plan on setting up my system for every 100 watt panel, I want a 155amp hour battery. Do some reading on the web, and watch some youtube videos. People have put a ton of information on systems similar to this one.
243759
I used this panel to keep the batteries charged for my gate opener. If you use this make sure you cover it to block the sun until after everything is connected. IE: Load controller and the load, batteries also if you are charging them. This panel puts out around 28V so it will fry anything that is not going through the controller. I charged to motorcycle size batteries, 24V kept them charged. Am going to use it now to keep the batteries charged on my Quads, I will reset the charge controller to use 12V instead of 24V Great little trickle charger and it will maintain your battery, Not meant to recharge the battery just maintenance. I used this panel to keep the batteries charged for my gate opener. If you use this make sure you cover it to block the sun until after everything is connected. IE: Load controller and the load, batteries also if you are charging them. This panel puts out around 28V so it will fry anything that is not going through the controller. I charged to motorcycle size batteries, 24V kept them charged. Am going to use it now to keep the batteries charged on my Quads, I will reset the charge controller to use 12V instead of 24V Great little trickle charger and it will maintain your battery, Not meant... » Read More I used this panel to keep the batteries charged for my gate opener. If you use this make sure you cover it to block the sun until after everything is connected. IE: Load controller and the load, batteries also if you are charging them. This panel puts out around 28V so it will fry anything that is not going through the controller. I charged to motorcycle size batteries, 24V kept them charged. Am going to use it now to keep the batteries charged on my Quads, I will reset the charge controller to use 12V instead of 24V Great little trickle charger and it will maintain your battery, Not meant to recharge the battery just maintenance. « Show Less
836588
My setup is similar. I use an inverter on one side and my generator on the other. When my batteries die then i start my generator and wait like 20 seconds and it transfers. No doubt it'll work!
1828924
I would assume so. It plugs in to your electricity so as long as your generator is running it should work.
1080939
It only has one incoming (Solar Panel) plug hook up and two outgoing plug hook up.It is rated for up to 100 watts of solar power and 7 ampere of current so if you have lower wattage panels I would think you could add incoming lines to the plug hook up up to the Max of 100 watts.The same would go for the outgoing lines but the lowest battery would pull the highest charge rate until all were equal. If you are looking for low no load charging then it might work for you.
1004221
Yes, they're ideal for that purpose. You'll need a solar charge controller to manage the charge voltage and current, just as for any 12V battery system. The best and most efficient charge controller is the "maximum power point" (MPPT) controller.
1115383
I found that to be normal though I have no background in electronics I did not have a problem because it does everything that was claimed. Another thing is that if it is close to discharge the solar voltaics will not charge it to 100%. It is best to charge it up if you are away from electricity with solar before you get to a total discharge....
836586
Yes, it automatically switches from main power to backup. I have the generator wired to main and batteries as the secondary source. When I shut off the generator, it switches to batt right away. When I fire up the generator, there is a 30 second delay built in so power can stabilize before switching over. Had it about a year and has worked flawlessly.
991190
Yes, but beware, you probably want to charge more than just 1 battery, more like a small bank of batteries. For example, I have mine hooked up to a small bank of 8 SLA 12V batteries giving me about 1500 watts stored to power a 1200 W Inverter for appliances. It's like a solar powered battery pack so that I can work and have phone conversations in the most odd places (no generator noise in the background, just pure silence or nature noises, it's awesome). You'll want a decent charge controller (I bought a 10 Amp controller, which is overkill, but has the better charge-methods and pattern that I wanted). Good Luck! Yes, but beware, you probably want to charge more than just 1 battery, more like a small bank of batteries. For example, I have mine hooked up to a small bank of 8 SLA 12V batteries giving me about 1500 watts stored to power a 1200 W Inverter for appliances. It's like a solar powered battery pack so that I can work and have phone conversations in the most odd places (no generator noise in the background, just pure silence or nature noises, it's awesome). You'll want a decent charge controller (I bought a 10 Amp controller, which is overkill, but has the better charge-methods and pattern... » Read More Yes, but beware, you probably want to charge more than just 1 battery, more like a small bank of batteries. For example, I have mine hooked up to a small bank of 8 SLA 12V batteries giving me about 1500 watts stored to power a 1200 W Inverter for appliances. It's like a solar powered battery pack so that I can work and have phone conversations in the most odd places (no generator noise in the background, just pure silence or nature noises, it's awesome). You'll want a decent charge controller (I bought a 10 Amp controller, which is overkill, but has the better charge-methods and pattern that I wanted). Good Luck! « Show Less
359587
it has automatic 3 stage charging,I have 4 100watt and a 85watt panel running with 3 12 volt batteries deep cycle. It's a great controller for the price.Hope this helps you.