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  1. 9th July 2016, 10:59 PM #21
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    They run as 18v through a redarc bcdc unit positioned next to the batteries.
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    What is the minimum input voltage of your bcdc charger?

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    for self sufficiency you need a ratio of 5 - 3. (say 500watts to 300amps) in any sizing you like. who cares about cloud?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron IIA View Post
    What is the minimum input voltage of your bcdc charger?

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    25 Amps I believe. I'm thinking of adding another 300W panel to the set up and if that doesn't work there's always a generator.
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    Lots of advice not to buy a cheap Mppt controller.
    Any advise or recommendations on a good make and model?

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    Quote Originally Posted by loneranger View Post
    25 Amps I believe. I'm thinking of adding another 300W panel to the set up and if that doesn't work there's always a generator.
    25 amps would be the rated current output. I was asking about the minimum input voltage to run your charger.

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    I have been impressed with blue solar from victron energy....
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    My Morning star controller is in my battery box under the seat , nearly 3 years now , daily rough & dusty roads & it works well . Can't ask for much more than that .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron IIA View Post
    25 amps would be the rated current output. I was asking about the minimum input voltage to run your charger.

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    I had to go look it up.

    I can't paste the table but it has


    Input Open Circuit All Models Low Voltage Conditions
    Solar all models
    Turn On 17.5V
    Turn Off 17.2V

    Input Loaded Low Voltage Conditions

    Turn OFF instantly below 8V - All including solar.
    Turn OFF after 20 secs below -N/A for solar

    Hopefully this makes sense
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