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    Using excess power from the PV array to power a 12v water heater once the batteries are full.

    I think so, ( see my last post) One problem I see with the mechanical contactor I mentioned for my use is that I think it may be a bit noisy as its switching which is why I am searching for a solid state version.
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    Using excess power from the PV array to power a 12v water heater once the batteries are full.

    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, I have checked with Epever and the charge controller does not function as I had hoped but I think I will be able to achieve what I want the way you guys have suggested. It looks like I will be able to get the Dc water heater element from Missouri...
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    Using excess power from the PV array to power a 12v water heater once the batteries are full.

    Thanks, I guess I was hoping that a charge controller would know when the batteries are full and automatically switch over to the load circuit and send power to the water heater. I would have thought that the thermostat on the water heater would switch it on and off based on temperature but...
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    Using excess power from the PV array to power a 12v water heater once the batteries are full.

    I have done a bit of a search and a lot of what I read is way over my head so here's my situation. I am in the process of adding solar to my sailboat. I currently have 2x 6v golf cart batteries in series to give me 225 ah at 12v as well as a 12v lawn tractor battery as a starting battery for the...
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    New here from Minnesota

    Very new to this solar stuff so will be asking lots of questions.

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