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Sunforce Pro Series Controller - 12 Volt, 50 Amp Capacity, Model# 60125
Item# 121150
High-performance German-engineered charge controller with pulse width modulation for quicker charging and more efficient solar power systems and protects batteries from being overcharged by solar array. Adjusts itself automatically to 12V or 24V system voltages. Can handle up to 750 Watts of solar array, and is designed for a 12 volt system or a 24 volt system and will automatically sense the voltage of the system. Amps: 50 Designed for 12V and 24V systems and automatically senses the voltage of the system Features temperature compensation and reverse polarity protection Deep discharge protection function provides sound alarm and integrated low voltage disconnect ensures batteries never go dead PWM charging includes boost, float and absorption charging Multifunctional LCD display shows battery state of charge in a clear bar graph Includes complete electronic protection and negative grounding Handles up to 750 Watts of solar array, this controller will adjust itself automatically to 12V or 24V system voltages
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is this suitable fo a 90 watt system?
I have forgotten how many amps versus watts.
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on Sunforce Pro Series Controller - 12 Volt, 50 Amp Capacity, Model# 60125
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Yes, this controller will work with 90 watts of input. Volts x Amps = Watts. This item is 12 volt 50 Amp so it will handle up to 600 watts.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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answer 2
You could use this in a 90 watt system, but it is rather oversized for 90 watts. Roughly 100 watts can be used as an equivalent for 1 amp. This is not exact, but it will give you a rough estimate for sizing your system. The charge controllers shown below should also work well and be less expensive, but your ability to add more solar panels will be limited.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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answer 3
Nancy, to answer your question; let's first look at what you need to EXACTLY handle a 90 watt system.
The formula to start with is:
Watts = Volts x Amps.
Since we are looking for the size of controller needed, rated in Amps, we modify the formula thus:
Amps = Watts/Volts.
We now simply plug the values we know into the formula and solve:
90 watt system at 12 volts, so
Amps = 90/12
Amps = 7.5
This means that you only need a controller rated at 7.5 amps to handle your system. A 50 amp unit is monster overkill unless you plan to radically upgrade your system in the relatively near future. IF you do plan to upgrade – but that plan is, say, five to six or more years from initial installation – again, it makes no sense to install the larger unit, as these babies have a lifespan that would make me, as an electrician, advise you to install a new one seven years down the road at your upgrade.
This all simply means that, unless you plan to upgrade within a year or two, you should go with a unit that most closely meets your needs today.
The formula to start with is:
Watts = Volts x Amps.
Since we are looking for the size of controller needed, rated in Amps, we modify the formula thus:
Amps = Watts/Volts.
We now simply plug the values we know into the formula and solve:
90 watt system at 12 volts, so
Amps = 90/12
Amps = 7.5
This means that you only need a controller rated at 7.5 amps to handle your system. A 50 amp unit is monster overkill unless you plan to radically upgrade your system in the relatively near future. IF you do plan to upgrade – but that plan is, say, five to six or more years from initial installation – again, it makes no sense to install the larger unit, as these babies have a lifespan that would make me, as an electrician, advise you to install a new one seven years down the road at your upgrade.
This all simply means that, unless you plan to upgrade within a year or two, you should go with a unit that most closely meets your needs today.
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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masterelectrician
- Raleigh, NC
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What type of charge controller do I need ?
I have a 3 solar panels and a 400 watt wind turbine hooked up to (6) 6 volt 225a batteries and (2) 12 volt deep cycle batteries. The 6 volt batteries are ran in series to produce 12 volts and then ran in parrallel to the 12 volt batteries. These are hook up to a 3000 watt power inverter. The wind turbine has a built in charge controller but the solar panels do not. What type of charge controller do I need ?
asked 1 month, 1 week ago on Sunforce Pro Series Controller - 12 Volt, 50 Amp Capacity, Model# 60125
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Kneier
- Knoxville TN.
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The following attached items as well the unit listed would work. However it would depend on the total wattage of the solar panels.
answered 1 month, 1 week ago
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can this controller accept 24v. solar range and set output to 12 volt?
12 volt 50 amp #60125 controller.
asked 1 month ago on Sunforce Pro Series Controller - 12 Volt, 50 Amp Capacity, Model# 60125
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Rhambo
- Montana
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The Sunforce Pro Series Controller cannot take in 24 volt and put out 12 volt. The output voltage will always match the input.
answered 1 month ago
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