AC to DC charging question

TDSolarguy
TDSolarguy Solar Expert Posts: 31 ✭✭
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Greetings All
I just bought a 45 AMP Power Max AC battery charger from our host at Arizona Wind & Sun.
http://www.solar-electric.com/pomax12vo45a.html

I want to keep my batteries charged up during the long overcast days this winter. I read through the instructions and I cant find any information on weather I can use my Power Max charger while my Solar charge controller is connected to my panel and battery. I read through my Charge controller manual and no mention about it as well. I have a Morning Star SunSaver 10 AMP solar charge controller. Do I need to disconnect my Solar Charge controller and Inverter before giving my batteries a charge with the Power Max Charger?

Thanks

TDSolarguy
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  • Cariboocoot
    Cariboocoot Banned Posts: 17,615 ✭✭✭
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    Re: AC to DC charging question

    Not a problem.
    Both charge sources are regulated (albeit differently) and neither will interfere with the other.
    Bulk it up with the Power Max and let the panels do the 'finish charging'.
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  • TDSolarguy
    TDSolarguy Solar Expert Posts: 31 ✭✭
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    Re: AC to DC charging question

    Thank you so much Cariboocoot.
    You have been a great help. I also took your advice on a previous post and ordered a 100 watt panel for my modest 75 AMP batteries. I am having a blast with learning Solar and learning from this site.

    Regards

    TDSolarguy
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