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.
Sunsei SE CC25000 25 Amp Solar Charge Controller
March 27, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Sunsei 25 Amp solar charge controller is designed to prevent overcharging your solar-powered battery. Use it with solar panels generating between 2 Amp and 25 Amp of current to charge 12-volt to 24-volt systems. The charge controller features intelligent PWM charge control to ensure that your batteries reach their maximum charge capacity. A built-in LED indicator instantly displays the charging status. It includes an auto-reset circuit breaker for reverse polarity and surge protection. This unit is 3.1-by-3.9-by-1.3 inches in size and weighs 0.4 pounds. It is covered by a 2-year warranty.
ICP Solar 20771 SolarPro 150W Kit with CC20 Charge Controller
March 20, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Clean, quiet and reliable–the ICP 20771 is the complete power independence solution for full-time RVers, class-A motor homes, large cruisers and sailboats; especially for those who want to avoid using generators. The SolarPRO plug’n'play solar is a backup power kit providing electricity during emergencies, power failures or engine-off periods to help run your small appliances such as radios, lights, TV, computers or alarm systems.
This kit also includes the CC20 digital charge controller, which digitally monitors solar power systems up to 300 watts. Its LCD shows solar array current and battery voltage, and it also has an easy-to-read LED bar graph battery condition indicator. Other features include fuse protection for both battery and solar array, built-in reverse current blocking diode, and reverse polarity protection.
Features:
- Exclusive LED display charging level indicator
- Plug’n'play award winning technology corners for easy installation and expandability
- High efficiency crystalline cells
- Aerodynamic heat-dissipating aluminum frame
- Impact resistant tempered glass
- Fully weatherproofed
- Lifetime warranty on power production
- 6 stainless steel mounting brackets and screws
- 10 ft (3 m) 12-gauge (2 mm) power cable
- 1.5 ft (0.46 m) 12-gauge (2 mm) jumper wire
Specifications:
- Wattage: 150 watts (2 75-watt panels)
- Peak output: 10 A at 15 volts
- Approx watt-hours per day: 600-750
- Approx amp hours per day: 40-50
- Dimensions: 50 x 23.4 x 1.4 inches (each panel)
- Weight: 44 pounds
ICP Solar 20781 SolarPro 225W Kit with CC20 Charge Controller
March 14, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Clean, quiet and reliable–the ICP 20781 is the complete power independence solution for full-time RVers, class-A motor homes, large cruisers and sailboats; especially for those who want to avoid using generators. The SolarPRO plug’n'play solar is a backup power kit providing electricity during emergencies, power failures or engine-off periods to help run your small appliances such as radios, lights, TV, computers or alarm systems.
This kit also includes the CC20 digital charge controller, which digitally monitors solar power systems up to 300 watts. Its LCD shows solar array current and battery voltage, and it also has an easy-to-read LED bar graph battery condition indicator. Other features include fuse protection for both battery and solar array, built-in reverse current blocking diode, and reverse polarity protection.
Features:
- Exclusive LED display charging level indicator
- Plug’n'play award winning technology corners for easy installation and expandability
- High efficiency crystalline cells
- Aerodynamic heat-dissipating aluminum frame
- Impact resistant tempered glass
- Fully weatherproofed
- Lifetime warranty on power production
- 6 stainless steel mounting brackets and screws
- 10 ft (3 m) 12-gauge (2 mm) power cable
- 1.5 ft (0.46 m) 12-gauge (2 mm) jumper wire
Specifications:
- Wattage: 150 watts (3 75-watt panels)
- Peak output: 10 A at 15 volts
- Approx watt-hours per day: 600-750
- Approx amp hours per day: 40-50
- Dimensions: 50 x 23.4 x 1.4 inches (each panel)
- Weight: 66 pounds
