Solar Panel Open Circuit Voltage For Redarc BCDC Battery Charger
Updated 09/07/2020 | Published 09/03/2020
Question:
I am having trouble understanding what it means not to exceed The solar input voltage to 32 volts.... I basically whant to know how many 100w solar panels this unit can control? can I putt 400w, 800w of unregulated solar panels with this unit? Thanks in advance for your help. Help me understand if this is the right product
asked by: Juan C
Expert Reply:
Based on my research a 12 volt panel doesn’t put out 12 volts but it produces enough voltage to charge a 12 volt battery. It produces around 18 volts and has an open circuit voltage, without a load, of 21 volts. So without a controller, you will only be able to use 1 panel. To use more than one panel you will need a controller like the Furrion MPPT Solar Charge Controller - 50 Amp - 12V and 24V # FSCC60PWBBL which works with panel combinations up to 600 watts.
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Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 50 Amp
- Battery Charger
- Battery Charger
- RV/Camper
- Trailer
- 12V
- Charges and Maintains
- AGM
- Calcium
- Gel
- Lead Acid
- Lithium
- Solar Panels to Auxiliary Battery
- Vehicle Battery to Auxiliary Battery
- Smart Charge
- Trickle Charge
- Redarc
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