Bob's Gear Giveaway

[Bob142]

Over the years I’ve accumulated a bunch of smaller scale solar/backup power gear I’m no longer using due to a variety of reasons (system upgrades, abandoned plans, stuff happens etc.) Rather than have this equipment continue to collect dust, I thought I’d do some basic functional tests (maybe just a power up, make sure lights turn on) and then find them new homes where they will actually be used.

Everything is free, and offered as-is. There is no warranty or support from me: I’m not a solar store, just a guy who wants this stuff to be used by people in this community.

If you can get to Rhode Island, USA, I’m willing to meet you somewhere to hand it over. If you can’t get to RI, but still want it, you pay for shipping and I’ll send it to you.

I’ll roll out the items as I confirm that they still seem functional. Each item will be presented in its own post. If you have questions about it, please reply to that item’s post so things stay in context and others can see the additional info. Please do not put any personal info into this thread that you want to keep private! PM me to claim the item and arrange pick-up or delivery.

This may be a bit of an Island of Misfit (solar) Toys situation, but I’m hoping someone really does want a Charlie in the box, or a train with square wheels…

 

[Bob142]

Item #1: Samlex SEC-2425UL 24V 25A Battery Charger (120V input)

Status: CLAIMED

Tested and functional. Manual included.

Please see Post #1 for additional information.

 

[Bob142]

Item #2: Victron Battery Balancer

Status: CLAIMED

Hasn't been used in a couple of years. Worked last time it was connected. I no longer have a good way to test this one. Manual included.

Please see Post #1 for additional information.

 

[Bob142]

Item #3: Ramsond SunRay 1500W 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter

Status: CLAIMED

Tested and functional. No manual.

Please see Post #1 for additional information.

 

[Bob142]

Item #4: Renogy Wanderer 12V/24V 10A PWM Solar Charge Controller

Status: CLAIMED

Tested and functional. Includes manual.

Please see Post #1 for additional information.

 

[Bob142]

Item #5: Rich Solar BT-1 Bluetooth Module

Status: CLAIMED

Tested and functional. Compatible with Renogy Rover and Wanderer series, as well as Rich Solar and SRNE ML series (and likely anything else that looks like the SRNE ML series controller),

Please see Post #1 for additional information.

 

[Bob142]

Item #6: HQST 12V/24V 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller

Status: CLAIMED

Tested and functional. Includes manual. 55V Max Voc.

Please see Post #1 for additional information.

 

[Bob142]

Item #7: Victron BlueSolar 75/10 MPPT Solar Charge Controller (no Bluetooth)

Status: CLAIMED

Tested and functional. No manual.

Notes:

1. This is a BLUESolar model so it does not have Bluetooth built-in.
2. It is missing the Load terminal screws.
3. I hooked up my Victron bluetooth module and updated the firmware.
4. I set the battery voltage to 12V and selected Victron's built-in LFP settings.

Please see Post #1 for additional information.

 

[Bob142]

Item #8: Victron SmartSolar 100/20 MPPT Solar Charge Controller (12V/24V)

Status: CLAIMED

Tested and functional. No manual. I updated the firmware today while testing.

Please see Post #1 for additional information.

 

[Bob142]

Stay Tuned

 

[skyking1]

Item #2: Ramsond SunRay 1500W 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter

Status: AVAILABLE

Tested and functional. No manual.

Please see Post #1 for additional information.

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I would like this but if a local chimes up that would be better than shipping across the country.

 

[Bob142]

5 more items have been tested and made available.

 

[Bob142]

HQST 30A MPPT still available.

 

[skyking1]

Bob, I am remiss in thanking you. Everything looks great and it is really appreciated. We are going camping over the 4th of July weekend and I can play with all that gear.
I'll hook the controller with BT to my panels and mount the inverter in the front bay of the 5th wheel.

 

[Bob142]

Bob, I am remiss in thanking you. Everything looks great and it is really appreciated. We are going camping over the 4th of July weekend and I can play with all that gear.
I'll hook the controller with BT to my panels and mount the inverter in the front bay of the 5th wheel.

That's great. It's exactly what I was hoping for: let the gear do some real work for someone!