Part 3 of Wind/Solar Controller Panel Construction Video

[bear42geo]

Thanks for watching and appreciating what I do.

[bear42geo]

The input voltage will reach 12 VDC MAX from either input. The amps will vary even though voltage is at a peek. If the voltage drops below 12 VDC the batteries plainly do not charge. So on a good day charging begins at 12.5 volts and may reach as high as 14.8 volts with maybe 10 amps coming in from Solar and maybe 2-15 amps coming in wind.. these vary due to conditions. Hope this helps.

[bear42geo]

The inputs are independent to the Blocking Diodes, After that, the power source is combined. The blocking diodes keep the circuit separate so voltages/amps can be read as a separate source. The diodes keep voltage from backing up to the input once it passes the diodes, at this point it does not matter what the voltage is or that the power source combine, they charge the batteries. If you do not want to take independent readings for volts and amps, the inputs can be combined at a single breaker.

[Ghazyco]

@bear42geo Thank you for your replay. You are correct when you say "diodes keep voltage from backing up to the inputs" However you are not combining the two power sources. The power source X with the higher voltage will charge the batteries. On the other hand, The diode of the power source Y (with lower voltage) will act as an open for protection. Your power sources are connected in parallel so both voltages must equal to add up the currents. A Buck-Boost regulator must be used....

[ameerghazy]

sorry for part of my previous question. I watched the video with no audio :\ duhh. Any how for some reason I thought your din breaker was a regulator.. My question now is HOW can you connect two DC power source together (Wither in series or parallel) if the currents(amp) or the Voltages are NOT equal for these power sources?

[ameerghazy]

This is Flipping Awesome! We are currently finishing a University project (Wind&Solar) where we will be eventually using a micro-controller (programing) to monitor our whole entire system output. It acts as an automatic switch so a charge controller will not be necessary. It will be switching a signal to a diesel generator for backup when battery is near empty... etc

Few simple questions:

What is the model# for regulator and relay that your using?

I want compare specs to what we have..thnx

[bear42geo]

Your welcome Tony.. you can use any size amperage panel that would fit what you are doing. The 100 Amp panel was the size that worked for me for the input of power I have coming in from both wind and solar.. You may also get some funny looks from the counter guy if you use a local electrical supply house in getting a DC breaker, and maybe 50 questions too.. There is not much of a call for DC breakers in my area so I raised some interest. Good luck in your quest. Thanks for your interest.

[tony111959]

Thank you for this video, I help me a lot. Question where to buy a 100 amp-dc breaker, charger controller with solinoid and wind gen breaker. Thank you again

[bear42geo]

I got mine from a local electrical supply co. Another source is you can search ebay in the solar section for DC Breakers and find them there for the amperage you need.. Hope this helps.

[darkeyes206]

Where did you purchase your 100 amp D/C breaker and holder

thanks

[bear42geo]

There are 5 meters, only one does not require external power, this meter is the voltage monitor meter that monitors the battery bank voltage. It draws its own power from the batteries. The other 4 meters are.. 1, voltage and 2, amperage being generated from the solar panels and meters 3, voltage and 4, amperage being generated by the wind generator.  There is no 5th power supply.

[darkeyes206]

hello

what was the 5th power supply and digital meter used for

[darkeyes206]

hello

thank you for a quick responce. I have one more question ,what was the forth power supply used for and meter.

thanks