Load control Programming feature of the EPRC solar charge controller AVI

[BelismartShop]

good!

[mrsirio187]

Hi!

I've a question about controller.

I would like to know by you, if with this specific model (or similar see in Ebay 10 A) , the process of charging-descharging it's well managed. In the specify , I would buy this economic controller, but with features:

- I would like that if it is fully charged the connection is disconnected from the battery...

- When the battery is fully discharged to go off, take off the load

it's possible with this economic controller??

thank you so much!

[wtam69]

@mrsirio187 I believe it will do all those things you described although I have never had the battery discharged so much the load needs to be disconnected. I use the timer function to turn the load on for a few hours only. The manual says load disconnect is 11.1v. I don't think I'd want my battery to run down so much. The normal charging is good so far. I've had this charger for about 2 years.

[mrsirio187]

@wtam69

thank you! :)

[SuperFeejay]

how many watts is your panel

how many amps of battery u use

how many watts ur load is

how long ur battery last using inverter.

thnkz.

[wtam69]

@SuperFeejay I use a 15w Sunforce panel to charge my deep cycle battery Only use 3,4 amps per night The load is 3w or so LED lights. I don't use the inverter to power the leds as they are wired for 12v and powered directly by the battery. My battery is 125 amp hour so you can use half of that each time before recharging. My inverter is used for backup only.

[SuperFeejay]

ive got a like that charge controller for only $24. nice setup what size of wire you use?

[wtam69]

@SuperFeejay The charge controller is much cheaper now. I think they sell for $17.50 on Ebay. I believe I used 10 or 12 gauge wires for the charge controller and 6 gauge wire from the battery to the inverter.

[yuandrew]

They're made by one company in China but sold under a variety of brand/ models. I used a similar looking unit which says "Uding Solar" and "SDRC-5ip" on it.

[yuandrew]

Mine also has different load control modes than yours; dusk to dawn 0, 4-12 hours 1-5, manual on/off 6, and test mode 7. It then has the same with the decimal point after but the output "blinks" rather than being steady, probably for a flashing beacon on a stop sign or zebra crossing.

[yuandrew]

There is also about a 10 min delay in modes 0-5 between it detecting "dark" (PV voltage going under 3 volts) to when it turns on the load; that is to make sure it is actually dark out and not because a passing object or cloud shaded the solar panel. "Test" mode bypasses this delay and turns the light on immediately when you cover or disconnect the solar panel.

[wtam69]

@yuandrew Thanks for the info. This controller is cheap with an abundance of features.

[awomansworld123]

Pretty elaborate looking gagets. I cant wait to get mine to look like that. LOL. Thanks for sharing, I love the setup

[wtam69]

@awomansworld123 This is a great controller for a small system. I took a look at your channel and I like your product reviews and your positive attitude..

[michael970]

nice little setup.It looks like it works great.TAKE CARE

[Fearlessthinker]

Does this light action kick in when the solar panel voltage drops below the battery voltage? Is that how it determines it is "dark" out? Thanks!

[wtam69]

@Fearlessthinker I think the turn on signal kicks in when the solar panel is no longer sensing light and charging the battery. Maybe you're right. I don't know if the charger is smart enough to compare the two voltages. I know when I switch off the solar panels, the turn on signal will come on even in daytime. I'm like a "Incomplete music lover," so I know how to turn the radio on but I don't know how to actually play the music nor do I understand how the radio works.