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Solar Charge Controller Not Charging the Battery? What to Do

February 8, 2023 by Paul S.
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A solar off-grid system can for the most part require minimal maintenance. Unfortunately, you cannot rule out the occasional challenge. One such challenge you may face with both a newly installed or existing system is when the solar charge controller … Read more

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Solar Charge Controller Working? How to Tell

December 7, 2022 by Paul S.
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if you’re new to the world of solar it may be clear to you how to tell if the charge controller in your system works or not and what checks you can conduct to confirm. While it can be difficult … Read more

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Signs that a Solar Charge Controller is Bad | What to Look out for

August 16, 2022 by Jamie C

Solar charge controllers can work reliably for many years but do fail too. The extent and type of failure can vary, in some cases, it can be catastrophic and quite obvious such as when the charge controller is burnt-out. In … Read more

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What Size of Wire to Use from Charge Controller to Battery?

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 by Paul S.

If you’re building out your solar system then you might need some guidance on what size and length of wire to run from the charge controller to the battery. Know what to keep in mind when sizing the battery to … Read more

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Why your Solar Charge Controller may not be Turning on (+ Suggested Fixes)

August 2, 2022 by Paul S.

Picture this – you’ve just purchased your solar system – solar panels, battery, charge controller, and inverter followed the wiring instructions and you’re ready to start your off-grid solar system but unfortunately, the charge controller fails to power up! You … Read more

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Can you use a Solar Charge Controller without a Battery?

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 by Jamie C

You’ve probably heard over and over that, a typical off-grid solar system has a solar panel, charge controller, battery, and an optional inverter. You might be wondering then if the battery is a must-have and if depending on your application, … Read more

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How Long it Takes a Solar Charge Controller to Drain a Battery (Should you Be Concerned?)

March 4, 2022March 3, 2022 by Jamie C
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Yes, a solar charge controller needs and uses some power to keep its internal electronics for switching, regulation, lighting the LCD display and indicator LEDs. The currents drawn are usually low and are of the order of a few mA. … Read more

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Can a Charge Controller Overheat? What to Do

October 7, 2022March 2, 2022 by Jamie C
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This post may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you whatsoever. Installing a good quality charge controller in your solar system gives you peace of mind knowing. … Read more

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Can a Solar Charge Controller Overcharge the Battery?(How to Check Battery is Fully Charged)

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Jamie C
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Most times Solar Charge controllers are ‘connect and forget”. Once installed, you probably only need to access the battery status information. For the most time, they work reliably protecting your battery from failure by protecting it from being overcharged and … Read more

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Solar Charge Controller Load Output Terminals – What they Do & How to Use them Safely

February 10, 2023February 28, 2022 by Jamie C
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You’d be surprised at how many of the available features on a charge controller eventually get used. And the reasons vary from not being aware that they exist to what their uses are. One such feature is the load output … Read more

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