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WTF?

This is why cloudy systems are asking for trouble. I have several charge controllers at home - none of them connect to the internet, and although probably more expensive, I feel vindicated that this was the right choice....

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[–] Chewie@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I like the MorningStar brand, but they aren't cheap. I wrote a review here if you're interested: http://www.gogreenit.net/index.php?page=morningstar-tristar-60a-mppt

[–] perestroika@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

My preference has become Maximum Solar. They work with button and LCD control. It ain't convenient but I reprogram them only twice a year - when transitioning between summer (hot, energy surplus, preserve batteries by not charging them fully) and winter configurations (cold, energy deficit, fill batteries to the maximum). I've thought about automating that, but didn't bother.

[–] Chewie@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Got a link? that name isn't very unique :(

[–] perestroika@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Oh, indeed, that's a common problem with them. :) You can find them here:

https://maximumsolar.online/