LadyAlison S3o5l6a1r
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I have a solar Array 2400w that i want to run a 48v system with... Need some suggestions of charge controllers. SO many to choose from!???? Please!
need a little help with the right chargecontroller!
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Rednecktek
Solar Wizard
I'm a fan of the HQST controllers. Their 60a would be perfect. You'll need a 50a or larger to utilize the whole array.
You're about to get a dozen $$Victron$$ recommendations. Just not from me.
You're about to get a dozen $$Victron$$ recommendations. Just not from me.
hwy17
Anti-Solar Enthusiast
Tell us more about your array, is it in low voltage <100 or <150v config or is it 250-600v?
WindWizard
Solar Enthusiast
I changed my Outbacks to Victrons for a reason. They work great, bluetooth is awesome, plenty of support. Some things you just have to spend the money on.
LadyAlison S3o5l6a1r
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Is that one or 2 of the HQST 60am? Look at everyone but them... going to check them now!I'm a fan of the HQST controllers. Their 60a would be perfect. You'll need a 50a or larger to utilize the whole array.
You're about to get a dozen $$Victron$$ recommendations. Just not from me.
LadyAlison S3o5l6a1r
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Thanks
LadyAlison S3o5l6a1r
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Are you talking about the...Thanks
60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller with Li-Ion Battery Low Temp Protection, Parallel Charging, and Bluetooth
SKU: HCC60HTR-PL|
UPC: 00810081405898
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Rednecktek
Solar Wizard
2400w ÷ 48v = 50a, so just 1 will be plenty. The VoC and arrangement of the panels matters though, those controllers only support 150v.
LadyAlison S3o5l6a1r
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I have 6x100w panels in one string...all together there is 4 of them
LadyAlison S3o5l6a1r
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They are wired in series. I'm looking to have 48v system. All running through a combiner box, 6 string.
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Rednecktek
Solar Wizard
So 6s4p, should put your VoC in the 130v range so you'll need a Max PVInput of 150v.
You'll want a combiner box to put all those strings in parallel if you don't have one already.
All total you should be in the 130v VoC and 25a range when your strings all come together. The HQST will be plenty.
You'll want a combiner box to put all those strings in parallel if you don't have one already.
All total you should be in the 130v VoC and 25a range when your strings all come together. The HQST will be plenty.
LadyAlison S3o5l6a1r
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So rewire them to parallel instead of series????... because right now they are in series with the combiner box.
Rednecktek
Solar Wizard
6s4p, so each rack of 6 is in series (which is what the picture implies), then each rack comes to the combiner box where they are joined in parallel.
OffGridForGood
Catch, make or grow everything you can.
Do you want to pick a Charge controller, or an AIO?
Voltage, 48v the ESS (battery) for the system: what is the ultimate goal/loads?
LadyAlison S3o5l6a1r
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Charge controller
sunshine_eggo
Happy Breffast!
Recommend you redo the array mounts. Having the panels sit in a "pocket" creates opportunity for shading to occur. It's very easy to dismiss that "those little things can't create much shading," but the reality is that even small amounts of shade can be devastating.
I spotted that also from the pictures. Nice box framing but the wood sits just high enough to allow shadow to be cast. I even had a small shadow problem when I used a simple clip on my panels that had a bolt that was from the backside meaning an inch of thread was above the panel face.
Zwy
Solar Wizard
A chainsaw to the west trees would be a good idea also. Or change the azimuth if no trees to east and south.
Zwy
Solar Wizard
I use a pair of EG4 MPPT 100-48V. Work very well after the firmware update. These will turn off/on automatically to eliminate parasitic draw overnight. You can put all the panels in series up to 500V and run small wire.
Rednecktek
Solar Wizard
Another option on the frames that might be easier would be to lift the panels and put a furring strip or blocks along the inner lip to raise them up an inch or so to bring the glass up flush with the outer lip.
