13 Watt General Purpose Solar Module
April 2, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Delivering a peak 13.5 watts, this single-crystal, tempered glass module is useful for any 12-volt charging applications. Features include weathertight construction, a sturdy anodized aluminum frame with four adjustable mounting tabs, a standard 36 cells in series, built-in reverse-current diode, and 7-foot wire pigtail output with colored-coded clips. Good for trickle battery recharging on RVs, farm equipment, boats, and a perfect match with the Aquasolar 700 pump for backyard fountains. China. Rated Watts: 13 watts @ 25 degree C Rated Power: 17.5 volts. 710 mA Open circuit Volts: 18.0 volts @ 25 degree C Short Circuit Amps: 750 mA @ 25 degree C L x W x D: 15.1″ x 14.4″ x 1.0″ Construction: single crystal, tempered glass Warranty: 90 Days Weight: 3.5lb/1.6 kg
AZM 50W SOLAR PANEL
March 30, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Water resistant panel maintains and charges 12V automotive, RV and boat batteries. * Rugged aluminum frame with shockproof (hail resistant) glass * Monocrystalline cells outlast standard solar cells * Terminal strip and water resistant connection box * Dimensions: 17-3/4 W. x 40-1/2 L. x 1-1/8 D. Cable not included; 12V, 50 watts peak power, 2.8 amps; Charging voltage: 17.5V; Temperature range: -40
Sunsei SE CC10000 10 Amp Solar Charge Controller
March 29, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Sunsei 10 Amp solar charge controller is a perfect match for ICP solar panels generating up to 10 Amps of current for 12-volt battery systems. With Intelligent Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), the charge control ensures that batteries reach their maximum capacity without overcharging. Other features include a built-in LED indicator that displays charging status from the panel and the battery and an auto-reset circuit breaker for reverse polarity and surge protection.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great CC… no TC
CC-10000 is a fantastic charge controller, simple, reliable and inexpensive. Unlike most of its competitors in the same price range, it’s a two-stage controller. It will float at 13.7V but will boost up to 14.5V for up to two hours once battery has dipped below 12.5V. (Morningstar’s SunSaver just maintains constant voltage (14.1V for sealed/14.4V for flooded batteries) — way too high for float but not quite enough for absorption). It goes without saying that it’s a PWM design, for efficiency and long battery life.
My only complaint about it: it is not temperature-compensated (I’ve just confirmed this with the manufacturer). This should be OK if it is used indoors only (as the manual unconspicuously recommends), or in the mild climate. If, on the other hand, it is used e.g. in sub-freezing temperatures, it will under-charge the battery by half a volt or more. So if you absolutely must have temperature compensation, check out CC-25000 (twice the price) or consider another brand.
4 Stars Cheap and reliable
Does a great job keeping my AGM lead acid battery up to charge without risking any damage to it.
4 Stars Good value for the money.
Good little charge controller.
Operational for a few weeks now.
Would have given five stars if the manual
was clearer, more precise and complete.
