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Re: Learning curve
I never EQ unsupervised. Sometimes if loads and/or weather means the sun goes while SG is still rising, I continue (ie by checking SG on the low cell(s) every 1/2 hr) the next day after bulk/absorb i…1 · -
Re: Learning curve
I generally check SG on every cell on long weekends (which is just ny way of remembering to do it), so about every couple of months. If I find a range of SGs, which I usually do, I EQ and check SG on…1 · -
Re: Learning curve
FWIW, +1 on Bill's suggestion for an EQ. Ideally, I'd want a temp sensor controlling voltage vs temp, but if it's going to be a while I'd probably do the eq and monitor temp manually. "Warm"…1 · -
Re: Clipping
It's likely not directly related to your issue, but... Charge controller capacities are rated by output current (80a in your case?), not wattage. At 54v, 2x80a controllers might output ~8.6kw, less d…1 · -
Re: Large Power charge controllers
Before buying anything, I'd highly recommend giving some though to what your loads and needs/expectations might look like after retirement. For example, is the cottage mostly summer use now, and like…1 ·