I got my current van about 2 years ago and one of the first things i did was fit a solar panel. All went 100% til last weekend i noticed my power readings down lower than usual late in the evening. Checked next morning expecting to see 13v+ on the readout but it was still at 12.1v
On checking the regulator, i noticed that there was no lights at all. Checked for voltage at the solar cables end perfect. Checked the voltage at the batteries end , perfect.
Deduced the regulator was faulty. Ordered a new one and it arrived today ....... still the same, no lights.
The solar panel is an ongrid type so the voltage can rise up to 50-60v in good sunlight. (230watts)
I removed the controller and checked the voltage at the end of the solar cables. 42.8v . A quick test with a 24v bulb showed a very bright light.
The batteries are 4 x 110amp 12v leisure wired with 60amp cable. Tested with a multimeter at the controller end and 12.2 v. Lights a 12v bulb 100%
The only conclusion that i can come to is that the controller i got today is faulty as well????? Is it just absolute sh*t luck or is there something obvious that i am missing?
This is the controller http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1109…EBIDX%3AIT
Any thoughts appreciated before i get on the phone tomorrow to barge somebody
regards
john
On checking the regulator, i noticed that there was no lights at all. Checked for voltage at the solar cables end perfect. Checked the voltage at the batteries end , perfect.
Deduced the regulator was faulty. Ordered a new one and it arrived today ....... still the same, no lights.
The solar panel is an ongrid type so the voltage can rise up to 50-60v in good sunlight. (230watts)
I removed the controller and checked the voltage at the end of the solar cables. 42.8v . A quick test with a 24v bulb showed a very bright light.
The batteries are 4 x 110amp 12v leisure wired with 60amp cable. Tested with a multimeter at the controller end and 12.2 v. Lights a 12v bulb 100%
The only conclusion that i can come to is that the controller i got today is faulty as well????? Is it just absolute sh*t luck or is there something obvious that i am missing?
This is the controller http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1109…EBIDX%3AIT
Any thoughts appreciated before i get on the phone tomorrow to barge somebody
regards
john