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RE: Solar power project step 2, battery test with inverter

in #ecotrain7 years ago

Good idea, I actually do have a LED screen that I'm not using and is quite old (by computer standards) so I might try that.

I have a battery regular already but I'm not sure exactly what it does, I think it just cuts off power draw when it decreases below a certain voltage threshold, I don't think it actually keeps voltage consistent. I'll see about getting one of those if not, thanks for the tip.

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yeah im guessing your right.. they just cut off low and maybe high voltage and load.. most charge controllers dont provide a constant 12V..so i was very pleasantly surprised to see this one does.. im sure it will help keep things happier.. as electronics CAN be quite fussy about voltage.. especially IF you take off the transformer that used to do that job..

good luck mate!

Hopefully I can steer clear of voltage mishaps! Thanks, the testing continues.

yep! id say if its not charging then there no risk of over voltage.. undervoltage will most likley be just a switch off situation rather than burn out