Solar charge controllers

Charge controllers

Solar charge controllers - what do they do?

Photovoltaic modules (solar electric panels) generate a current with a much higher voltage than the battery voltage. If a module is left permanently connected to a battery, the voltage of the system may rise to a level above 15 V. Lead-acid batteries do not tolerate such a high voltage for long periods. A charge controller helps keeping the battery in a fully charged state without allowing an overcharge that might damage the battery.

Some charge controllers may have additional functions, like protecting the battery against deep discharge. A discharged lead-acid battery will rapidly acquire a sulphate deposit on the surface of its inside electrodes, which will diminish the capacity of the battery and its life.

	Aurinco™ Bi3 solar charge controller This compact charge controller offers bifunctional protection against surcharge as well as deep discharge for small 12 V solar systems with a charge current of max 3 A (Aurinco™ modules up to 40 W). Sealed electronics for marine use.	£ 26.50 incl. VAT More info & Buy Now
	Flexcharge™ PV-7D dual battery solar charge controller Waterproof to IP67, ideal for boats and wet environments,very compact size, fits almost anywhere. Supports a double battery system. High efficiency charging, extremely low own power use. Suitable for small and medium-sized 12 V solar systems with a charge current of up to 7 A (Aurinco™ modules up to 90 W).	£ 79.00 incl. VAT More info & Buy Now
	EP Solar dual battery solar charge controller with optional remote monitoring panel Supports a double battery system. Select the optimal charge voltage and algorithm for your type of battery: traditional liquid acid, AGM or sealed gel. Choose priority between battery banks and the PWM algorithm frequency. 10A model supports combined Aurinco panels up to 140W, 20A model up to 280W. Optional MeTer remote monitor is supplied with 33ft (10 m) Ethernet cable for mounting at a suitable station,. It displays the voltage, amps and amp-hours charged to each battery bank, the output of the solar panel in volts, amps and and amp-hours, charging temperature , charge division between battery banks as well as other information.	from £ 65.00 incl. VAT More info & Buy Now
	EPHC 2410 solar charge controller The EPHC 2410 charge controller provides protection against surcharge and deep discharge. It has three LEDs that indicate the PWM charging, equalization, boost and float modes. Suitable for both 12 V and 24 V solar systems with a charge current of max 10 A (Aurinco™ modules up to 140 W).	£ 32.50 incl. VAT More info & Buy Now
	EPRC 1205 solar charge and lamp controller The EPRC 1205 controller offers four functions in one unit: (1) protection against surcharge; (2) protection against deep discharge; 3) turns on lamps at dusk and off at dawn; (4) timer that turns off the lamps off after a specified number of hours after dusk. For both 12 V solar systems with a charge current of max 5 A (Aurinco™ modules up to 70 W).	£ 35.25 incl. VAT More info & Buy Now