Is there a good aftermarket regulator that works with this panel?
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It comes with a charge controller i.e. everything you need to hookup to a battery.
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I'm not 100% sure what you mean by aftermarket regulator. If that's a charge controller (basically a thing to prevent too much charge from going in the battery or any charge from leaving the battery when the sun isn't shining) then I have the answer. I've been using an AGPtek charge controller. They're around $40 and are pretty easy to wire correctly. They have LEDs that show you when you're charging, when you're drawing and how full your battery is. Hope that helps.
1274803
NO regulator was required, nor included. Consider this unit as a factory OEM bolt on part that has been significantly upgraded for performance. You will be pleasantly surprised with the results.
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If you're just hooking up one 6W panel to a 12V automotive battery, you shouldn't need a regulator, as the panel won't over-charge the battery. You shouldn't need a regulator unless you move up to a larger panel.
454322
ac-dc inverter board ... order it through mcm electronics... open up the monitor and find the board that looks like it when you receive it, and simply swap it out.
1316170
The panel came with a power regulator to prevent an overcharge but not built in. At 35 watts it is only charging at about 3 amps so it takes several days to charge my 230 amp hour deep cycle RV battery. I use it to keep the batteries topped off in the RV lot and it extends the length of time between charges. You can direct connect the panel but it can damage your battery if you leave it connected to long.
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I believe you are asking if you can mix panel types with this controller....no. You will need the MPPT type Morningstar controller.
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APerhaps you have the incorrect transformer, the wiring is inclusive of unnecessary wires .....? I'd try to find the install manual for the unit on line. Call the manufacturer. May be best to pay for an installer. Cheaper than a new panel. Good luck.
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I believe that is the first option. The panel will not come on unless it has a good battery. Installation was a breeze. Good luck.
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bad item. regulator work is wrongly. in pictures is normal, but in real is wrongly
1616538
I have this panel as well. We had a similar issue it could be the assembly valve which is our issue.
480363
When you say you want to "Keep it topped off", is that without using any power from it (like storing it in your car and wanting a panel to give it a bit of power during the day)? A panel that costs $25 or under 5 watt unit can do that job. You may not need a voltage regulator with a small panel like that, but still any panel can take the voltage above 15V and risk damaging the battery, so it may be best to include a regulator in your system (unless there is one in this battery pack and you can feed the power thru it).
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Frank, i have a Renogy catalog on front of me and don't see a 350 panel. This must be something new. And by 30amp charge controller I assume a PWM charge controller. Your panel can be 12 or 24v not both, unless this is something really new. You might try one of the solar forums or email Renogy support. Don't call tech support because i tried. Don't. Ok? Try Northern Arizona wind&sun or midnite solar forums. Also midnite solar has videos on youtube about everything. You should be able to charge a 12v battery with a 12v panel and charge controller-period. Unless the battery is no good. Put a voltmeter at the output of panel then the output of charge controller. Good luck.
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I can't say for sure that it's the same panel. I would recommend going to www. Parallax power.Com and review the specs. I can say this panel was a great replacement for my camper. The deer had it installed and tested in less than an hour. Sorry I'm not more help but I don't want to lead you wrong.
1771954
I have 2 panels, each puts out about 7 amps connected to this controller and could easily add more. Look at the specs on your panels and size your controller appropriately.
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Contact manufacture of your panels on what the output of both panels would be relative to your Volt/Amp requirements. It has been many years since I used Ohm's law! Good luck! (my connectors are still in the bag, as I had the same question,I received no response when I made my inquiry)
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I am using the panel connected directly to a large, deep-charge battery, and it works OK. You can go through a controller if you are worried about overcharging your battery.
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My panel is 17.5 inches by 21.25 inches; the cable is 12 feet long. The regulator is absolutely worthless--so cheaply made that it burned out in a week.