Connecting to the 'Load' Terminal

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Connecting to the 'Load' Terminal

Postby NorthEGPhoto » Tue Jul 03, 2018 1:20 pm

Pretty much any solar charge controller has a 'load' terminal on it. It seems people don't advise connecting anything other than minor loads like lighting to it. What is everyone's experience?

Reason I ask is - I have a nice MPPT controller rated for 30A. it has a bunch of charge state and load displays which aren't useful unless the load is attached to that. I'm just concerned I'd be putting my DC/AC on that single point of failure and possibly euchring my charge controller as well if it fails.

Thoughts?
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Re: Connecting to the 'Load' Terminal

Postby John61CT » Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:05 pm

Good SCs have good load circuits, but are usually limited low current.

Crappy SCs ones only work with resistive loads.

I prefer setpoint adjustable LVDs, divide up circuits by current level and how essential.

So the screens cut out long before the fridge, but safety / navigation gear keeps going until 15% or 40% SoC, depending on bank chemistry.
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