Best 60A MPPT solar charge controllers - Detailed review and real-world testing
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- čas přidán 18. 11. 2020
- A detailed review of the leading MPPT solar charge controllers rated 60A or higher used for high-performance, off-grid solar power systems. Includes, Tristar MPPT 60, Midnite Classic, AERL Coolmax SRX, Outback FLEXmax 60, and Victron SmartSolar 150-60.
See more details about how MPPT solar charge controllers work here... www.cleanenergyreviews.info/b...
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I have Outback and Victron. I am getting rid of the Victron to buy another Flexmax 80, the Victron will not EQ my NiFe batteries and you cannot do anything with it unless connected by their app, Bluetooth and WiFi are enabled by default. IMHO it is a toy, the Outback is a tool.
Great job explaining. I think what I have learned is to stay with Pwm and build a larger battery bank, and more panels. Thanks for helping me make up my mind. A friend told me a long time ago keep it simple and safe. John
i prefer any controller where you do not need to buy add ons , plug n play.
Can anybody actually see the details of the Summary? It’s not blurry?
Midnite classic blew all of them away that being said price point may be a selling point of the others.
price check. i paid 550 for my tristar 60a mppt shop around
I wouldn't want a charger with Bluetooth on all the time
VERY HELPFUL VIDEO! THANKS FOR SHARING!
Most important test; lead battery specific gravity at charge completion. Second most important test; daily energy on parallel arrays.
Hi there. For some reason the test results are all blurred and i can not read them. Is there a link to see them please
Great comparison... No BS.... straight to the job at hand! Thanks!
Victronenergy don't have slower tracking. Simply is programmed to scan 10 times the entire I/V curve at the start ! These is a software choice. True tracking speed is simply measured with a tester on the panel terminals. You see how quickly the tester goes up and down by a few tenths of a volt. The speed of the first scan indicates nothing. Simply the victronenergy is programmed to always do 10 complete scans at the beginning (5 maximum points and 5 minimum points). The fact that some find the MPP VOLTAGE faster, means they only scan 1 or 2 times. But not that they are faster in tracking. The actual tracking is done during the entire mppt operating time of a controller. And it is done by moving the voltage up and down very slightly ... To track any changes in the Mpp voltage of the panel.
Great work Jason... excellent test rig
I have installed and used many of the Outback and MidNite units and they are great.
Excellent, love your style. Very helpful.
Well done bro! Keep it up we need real comparisons of ‘real life situations data’ to help us
Thanks for the great review, very pro set-up. I've seen really poor MPPT from a MPP 60a charge controller. Sent it back to Taiwan. shipping cost 220 from US
I have been using a pair of Outback FM 80's since they were first introduced mid 2000's, very happy with them, ultra controllable and very reliable.
Really good review and method I would say ! The only possible problem doing it this way, except that you did it 3 times which should fix that, is that the PV array and conditions might change slightly during the time you are going down the line, left to right. The good thing about all of these controllers (unshaded case) is that they all chose 85 volts input, plus or minus a volt or two for Vmp.