Anyone familiar with these SCCs?

[DerpsyDoodler]

I’m not thrilled about the inverters they carry, but wondering if that 60A mppt controller might be worth biting on.

Le Phenix Energy Solar Charge Controller 12/24/48 60A MPPT – Le Phenix Energy

lephenixenergy.com

 

[snoobler]

I don't believe for a second that a 1 lb piece of hardware is a full-on 60A MPPT controller. I suspect it's actually a PWM.

 

[MichaelK]

I'd say that snoobler is measuring the correct parameter. A REAL 60A MPPT controller should have a shipping weight around 15-16lbs, not 16oz. It's a scam product!

 

[BenCos18]

that seems like a pwm to me also tbh
Not worth getting I don't think
seems like a scam

 

[CaseyB]

I am by no means an authority, but I would agree with the above analysis. After the better part of a year of reading reviews and watching YouTube till my I eyes bled, I went with the epever as the most bang for the buck https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07429RK43?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[BenCos18]

I am by no means an authority, but I would agree with the above analysis. After the better part of a year of reading reviews and watching YouTube till my I eyes bled, I went with the epever as the most bang for the buck https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07429RK43?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I agree
the Epever would defn be better than that controller tbh

 

[DerpsyDoodler]

appears to be the same controller:

Yinleader MPPT 60amp AUTO Solar Charge Controller 12V 24V 48V - 60A Solar Charge Regulator with Programmable LCD Display for Gel Sealed Flooded and Lithium Battery
by Yinleader-us
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D8RHWRQ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_8d6.FbZC77DKN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[DerpsyDoodler]

What makes the EPever better?

 

[CaseyB]

Construction, the unit is solid cast aluminum. The parameters are user programmable, and most important to me, a multi year track record of being a reliable unit.

 

[DerpsyDoodler]

Took me a second to see it, but now I see the scammy nature of it. Good looking out, folks...

 

[DerpsyDoodler]

EPEVER Latest MPPT 40a Solar Charge Controller, 12V 24V TRIRON 4210N Intelligent Modular-Designed Regulator with Software Moblie APP [Updated Version of Tracer A/an Series]
by Spring Mirror
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FNKDX5M/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_X26.Fb61BEYHQ

Anyone familiar with this “updated version” of the epever?

 

[DerpsyDoodler]

EPEVER Mppt Solar Charge Controller 80a 12v/24v/36v/48v Auto Max 200V 6000W Inpot Power fit for Sealed/Gel/Flooded(Tracer 8420AN)
by Spring Mirror
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJBRGN8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_976.FbP8ZSR06

Even better?

 

[HRTKD]

EPEVER Mppt Solar Charge Controller 80a 12v/24v/36v/48v Auto Max 200V 6000W Inpot Power fit for Sealed/Gel/Flooded(Tracer 8420AN)
by Spring Mirror
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJBRGN8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_976.FbP8ZSR06

Even better?

Track down an owner's manual for that model. The title of the Amazon ad doesn't mention LiFePO4 but in the details Lithium is mentioned. Makes me wonder if it has a native LiFePO4 setting or not. As long as the settings are programmable (that's probably the "user" battery type) you can make it work. But a native LiFePO4 setting would get you started faster.

 

[DerpsyDoodler]

Track down an owner's manual for that model. The title of the Amazon ad doesn't mention LiFePO4 but in the details Lithium is mentioned. Makes me wonder if it has a native LiFePO4 setting or not. As long as the settings are programmable (that's probably the "user" battery type) you can make it work. But a native LiFePO4 setting would get you started faster.

I noticed that, as well. Wasn’t too concerned because it’s an epever, and because the user setting was there. Not always a good idea to take something like this for granted, but given the brand and this forum’s affinity for it, I was comfortable without questioning it too much.

 

[HRTKD]

Trust, but verify.

I haven't used EPever, so I can't say one way or another if they're any good other than what I've seen in Will's video. I would take that over Renogy any day. My Victron solar charge controllers have been bulletproof.

 

[DerpsyDoodler]

oops! lol....anyway, from scc to inverters...check this out. Any thoughts?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DE97PH0/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_gGjaGb0VNMW1T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[HRTKD]

oops! lol....anyway, from scc to inverters...check this out. Any thoughts?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DE97PH0/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_gGjaGb0VNMW1T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Seems to have a decent feature set. I would want bluetooth for setting options. It does appear to be a knockoff of the AIMS Power inverter/charger. But the wattage on the AIMS is lower and it costs more money. Makes me wonder what AIMS knows that SUNGOLDPOWER doesn't.

 

[DerpsyDoodler]

or vice versa? For all we know it’s the exact same thing from the same mfg, just rebranded.

 

[HRTKD]

or vice versa? For all we know it’s the exact same thing from the same mfg, just rebranded.

When it comes to high end electronics, I'm always going to side with the more conservative numbers. It's safer that way for me.

 

[DerpsyDoodler]

And then here’s this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076Y9J512/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_QVkaGbNBZ6B77