How Does The Go Power MPPT Solar Charge Controller Get Installed?

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Can this controller be mounted on the ground horizontally? Or does it need to be mounted on a wall?

asked by: Blake

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I went ahead and checked the instructions, and the Go Power MPPT Solar Charge Controller # GP54FR will need to be mounted vertically on a wall near the battery compartment.

I've went ahead an attached a product overview video for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

If you want to add more panels, you can add the Go Power Overlander Expansion Kit, #34282185, that is rated for 190 watts. You will need a higher-rated controller such as the 60-amp Go Power MPPT Solar Charge Controller, #GP54FR. The Go Power Solar…

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You can upgrade the GO Power Elite part #34282184 with the MPPT controller #GP54FR and Bluetooth dongle part #GP94FR which gives ability to monitor the system from your phone. MPPT controllers do give better charging returns as the voltage of the…

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Hi Robert, The amount of panels you can have is going to depend on their output and the maximum input capacity of the solar controller. For example, the Go Power MPPT Solar Charge Controller #GP54FR you were looking at has a maximum input of 1040W @…

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I reached out to Go Power, who supplies most of our solar equipment, and they said a new solar controller is not necessarily needed for a 200 amp hour lithium battery. They said newer controllers should have a lithium profile charging option, but…

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I contacted the manufacturer regarding your questions. They informed me that the MPPT 40A solar controller does only have the setting for AGM and no lithium setting. This setting is only for the solar controller and will still charge the battery, it…

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The Go Power 190 Watt Solar Panels part #34282182 measure 59-1/8" long x 26-5/16" wide x 1-1/2" deep. In order to see how many you can fit, simply take the measurements above and compare them to the space you have available. The panel…

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Lithium batteries are extremely sensitive to temperature both high and low. This is especially true while charging. Temps too low or high will cause permanent damage to lithium batteries. The Go Power MPPT Solar Charge Controller - LCD Digital…

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There isn't a setting you can use on your Go Power solar controller for lithium batteries if it is not compatible, so you will need to upgrade your solar controller to one that is compatible. I'm not sure which solar power system you…

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