Which 60a SCC should I use? Rich Solar or Renogy, they both look similar

[kenkoh]

60 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller

Features Automatically detects 12V/24V/36V/48V DC system voltages. Compatible with various deep cycle battery options: Sealed, Gel, Flooded, and Lithium. Innovative MPPT technology with high tracking efficiency up to 99% and peak conversion efficiency of 98%. Electronic protection against...

richsolar.com

Rover 60 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller

The Renogy 60A Wanderer MPPT Fee Controller is built with protection against reverse polarity, short-circuiting, getting too hot.

renogy.com

Building a new 12v 800w setup, can't decide on Rich or Renogy.

 

[koobs]

I've got 2x of the Renogy 60A's. Never used the richsolar one.
Cant complain about the Renogy other than the minor irk of having to set voltage charging limits for my 48v system, as if my system was 12v (have to 4x everything).
Renogy is easy enough to export data via a Raspberry pi and get it all up on Grafana too.

 

[ericfx1984]

I have been super happy with the EPever 6415AN... In fact I just ordered 2 more...It's a great unit for $240... I have been running it over paneled and hit it with up to 135 volts no issues... Been great for like 8 months being used 24/7

For ease of programming I recommend getting the Bluetooth module it also makes it really easy to monitor the unit... If programming is your only issue $15 to get you the USB cable and the software is free

 

[kenkoh]

I have been super happy with the EPever 6415AN... In fact I just ordered 2 more...It's a great unit for $240... I have been running it over paneled and hit it with up to 135 volts no issues... Been great for like 8 months being used 24/7

For ease of programming I recommend getting the Bluetooth module it also makes it really easy to monitor the unit... If programming is your only issue $15 to get you the USB cable and the software is free

What size fuse are you using between EPever 6415AN and battery? 75a?

 

[kenkoh]

I've got 2x of the Renogy 60A's. Never used the richsolar one.
Cant complain about the Renogy other than the minor irk of having to set voltage charging limits for my 48v system, as if my system was 12v (have to 4x everything).
Renogy is easy enough to export data via a Raspberry pi and get it all up on Grafana too.

On the Renogy website, why do they recommend a 60a fuse for the 60a SCC? I was wondering if it's actually rated lower than 60a.

 

[GLC]

I also have a 6415 an and two 4215 bn series. Programming with a mt50 is super easy. Epever makes some good controllers.

 

[DJSmiley]

All the same Chinese OEM, made by SRNE:

MPPT Solar Charge Controller ML4860 - SRNE Solar

MPPT Solar Charge Controller ML series 60A SR-ML4860 controller is advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) charging technology for off-grid photovoltaic systems.it is mainly used in the field of security monitoring, RV, and household system, etc. Voltage:12V/24V/36V/48V Auto Current:60A...

www.srnesolar.com

SRNE is also the OEM for eg WCS (German seller) and probably some more.


I personally would prefer Epever or Victron.

As for Renogy: Their support / customer service is known to be kind of dodgy, (might have change) but I have seen quite a lot of people complaining about that.

 

[ericfx1984]

What size fuse are you using between EPever 6415AN and battery? 75a?

The unit has the positive fused at 80a from the factory...

 

[73powerstroke]

60 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller

Features Automatically detects 12V/24V/36V/48V DC system voltages. Compatible with various deep cycle battery options: Sealed, Gel, Flooded, and Lithium. Innovative MPPT technology with high tracking efficiency up to 99% and peak conversion efficiency of 98%. Electronic protection against...

richsolar.com

Rover 60 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller

The Renogy 60A Wanderer MPPT Fee Controller is built with protection against reverse polarity, short-circuiting, getting too hot.

renogy.com

Building a new 12v 800w setup, can't decide on Rich or Renogy.

Neither...get something else

 

[gpernov]

I have been super happy with the EPever 6415AN... In fact I just ordered 2 more...It's a great unit for $240... I have been running it over paneled and hit it with up to 135 volts no issues... Been great for like 8 months being used 24/7

For ease of programming I recommend getting the Bluetooth module it also makes it really easy to monitor the unit... If programming is your only issue $15 to get you the USB cable and the software is free

What type of batteries do you use? Thanks!