Hi,
Got the regulator, though not much progress fitting parts, off looking for bits to fit to rack as i have time over the weekend, not sure if i will get it up and running though this weekend..
A few pics:
The solar panel comes with 5m 4mm with MC4 ends, the regulator has some crimp terminals included, but doesn't say the maximum thickness i can fit? Would like to fit the largest possible to reduce any voltage drop?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130549038710?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I also bought a dual display DC 120V 500A Battery Meter Charge Discharge Indicator With Shunt
It can measure Forward (Positive) and Reverse (Negative) current.
Dual display for Voltage (V)
Current (A), Power (W)
Ampere-hour (Ah),
Working Hours (H), Charging Time, Discharging Time
Battery capacity (%)
Flexible On-line calibration function, calibrate Voltage and amps reading easily.
It's a really cheap unit, small, and should give me a reasonable clue as to charge, I can always upgrade to something better if i ever need it.
Any tips or thoughts on fitting? Does the shunt have to be mounted directly to the battery, or can i fit a shorter lead, away from the battery, say a foot away, as i need to box in the Trojans...
Whilst i was looking for bits, picked up x2 5M led strip lights to fit on the roof, i'll see how i get on with these, may well use more of this type of thing externally, you can get waterproof ones too.
As I want to redo the current small relay split charge system, i was wondering about the 't Max system, anyone use this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110828967152?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Will post more progress as i go....
Cheers,
Alistair