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.
Coleman CL 600 9 Watt 15 Volt Solar Panel Battery Charger Maintainer 72002
March 25, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Designed to protect against natural battery discharge and electronic drain in cars, recreational vehicles, SUVs, and trucks, the Coleman solar 1.5-watt 12-volt deep-cycle charger keeps the 12-volt batteries in the vehicle charged so you can run small appliances such as fluorescent lights, coolers, small TVs, or laptops. The solar charger provides an immediate charge when exposed to daylight, even on cloudy day. Illuminated LEDs lets you know the panel is charging, and mounting screws are included if you choose to fix the panel to the dashboard. Plug-in-play compatible for quick connections, a cigarette lighter adaptor and a battery clamp are also included with the panel. The charger is backed by a 2-year warranty.
What’s in the Box
Solar panel, 10-inch power extension cable, cigarette lighter adapter, battery clamp connector, instruction manual, and 4 mounting screws.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars THIS IS A MISPRINT !! ACTUALLY MORE WATTS
This Coleman unit is rated at 600ma and a total power of 9 Watts. Buyers will be pleasantly surprised. The fair price for weatherproof solar panels is $10/watt…so this one qualifies although has been discontinued. My lack of a full five stars is because Coleman seems to overrate their panels by about 20%…or else they take it down to the equator to measure the power.
4 Stars Solar Panel
The unit is more or less what I expected and appears to be working well for my application as a trickle charger for my deep-cycle marine battery operating an ornamental iorn entry gate. This unit DOES NOT work with the Sunsei Solar Grip bracket which is listed as working with the Coleman Solar Panels (both are ICP Solar products); the bracket extexsions are not long enough. I was able to frabricate a simple clamp for the panel which did work with the bracket however.
Coleman CL 600 9 Watt 15 Volt Solar Panel Battery Charger Maintainer 72002
March 22, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Coleman Solar Charger CL-600 provides immediate charge when exposed to daylight, even on cloudy days. It charges your 12V RV, boat or truck batteries so you can run small appliances such as fluorescent lights, coolers, small TV’s, or laptops.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars THIS IS A MISPRINT !! ACTUALLY MORE WATTS
This Coleman unit is rated at 600ma and a total power of 9 Watts. Buyers will be pleasantly surprised. The fair price for weatherproof solar panels is $10/watt…so this one qualifies although has been discontinued. My lack of a full five stars is because Coleman seems to overrate their panels by about 20%…or else they take it down to the equator to measure the power.
4 Stars Solar Panel
The unit is more or less what I expected and appears to be working well for my application as a trickle charger for my deep-cycle marine battery operating an ornamental iorn entry gate. This unit DOES NOT work with the Sunsei Solar Grip bracket which is listed as working with the Coleman Solar Panels (both are ICP Solar products); the bracket extexsions are not long enough. I was able to frabricate a simple clamp for the panel which did work with the bracket however.
