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Parallel Charge controller 1 Reply

Is it possible to parallel HF charge controller? in other words, connect two charge controller to one battery? Also, is the HF charge controller a three stage charger?

Started by Kenny G in General Discussion. Last reply by Renewable Ray 17 hours ago.
MAZY
Some old but good reading

Found this while researching panel angles. Not very technical but provides a good foundation for PV enthusiasts. http://geopubs.wr.usgs.gov/open-fil

Started by MAZY in General Discussion 1 day ago.
ultraghostrider
Looking for a charge controller that takes high voltage and steps down to 12V

http://www.symmetryco.com/Portable_files/MPPT500.h is the cheapest I have found that looks to meet what I am looking for and has MPPT Lets find a upgrade for our HF kit that is got room for upgrade…

Started by ultraghostrider in Harbor Freight Charge Controller 1 day ago.
Kenny G
Charge Controller Clarification. Please help! 1 Reply

Hi everyone, I am a little confused on the charge controller and would like some clarification. 1. HF charge controller, it seems like everyone says that it sucks and I want to know why it sucks. Is…

Started by Kenny G in Harbor Freight Charge Controller. Last reply by MAZY Aug 13.
Tre' Ridings
So I got a GTI and LOVE it... 9 Replies

So after my wife saw that utilizing two Harbor Freight kits off grid really did save money on the electric bill, I talked her into picking up a grid-tie inverter. (between using the 2 HF kits, un…

Started by Tre' Ridings in Power Inverters. Last reply by Tre' Ridings Aug 11.
ed fiehler
What grid tie inverter?

...hi all. I currently have a 33 panel setup producing 495 watts, feeding 10-160 ah marine batteries, going to 2-2000/4000 HF standard inverters, which run basement sump pumps. I want to be able to…

Started by ed fiehler in General Discussion Aug 10.
Bruce Meyer
Kill A Watt meter accuracy 1 Reply

Is anyone familiar with the Kill A Watt meters? I have one hooked up to my system, I’m using a GTI inverter plugged into it, It is only showing 82 VA75 Watts When I check with a meter I get a rea…

Started by Bruce Meyer in Harbor Freight Solar Panels. Last reply by MAZY Aug 10.
Bruce Meyer
Kill A Watt meter readings accuracy

Is anyone familiar with the Kill A Watt meters? I have one hooked up to my system, I’m using a GTI inverter plugged into it, It is only showing 82 VA 75 Watts When I check with a meter I g…

Started by Bruce Meyer in Harbor Freight Solar Panels Aug 9.
Bruce Meyer
Watt output on 2 sets HF Panels 15 Replies

I have 2 sets HF solar panel, I have been checking them and they are only puting out about 8.5 watss each, I'm getting about 52 watts total. Can someone give me a idea on what may be going on? I h…

Started by Bruce Meyer in Harbor Freight Solar Panels. Last reply by Bruce Meyer Aug 9.
MAZY
Controller V meter calibration

Added a pic showing the location of the cal pot for the controller's voltmeter. Mine used to read all different. I set them all against a decent digital voltmeter. http://solarpanelkitatharborfreig…

Started by MAZY in Harbor Freight Charge Controller Aug 8.

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