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Post by baleswolf on Jan 2, 2019 23:40:10 GMT
I have my system up and running and the charge controller is reading 13.2. It shows that the solar panels are in moon phase even between 10-2 of a sunny day. If the batteries dont need a charge does it reflect this or is my hook up wonky? I followed Create Wondr schematic.
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Post by tattoo on Jan 3, 2019 0:45:06 GMT
It shouldn't show the moon unless it's dark outside....
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Post by Admin on Jan 3, 2019 13:19:05 GMT
I have my system up and running and the charge controller is reading 13.2. It shows that the solar panels are in moon phase even between 10-2 of a sunny day. If the batteries dont need a charge does it reflect this or is my hook up wonky? I followed Create Wondr schematic. The moon and charging contradict each other, are you certain that the batteries are charging? Which controller are you referring to? -Renogy Team |
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Post by baleswolf on Jan 3, 2019 21:48:35 GMT
No i do not know if it os charging but the reading remains between 13.2 and 13.3. What might be wrong if it stays in moon setting?
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Post by baleswolf on Jan 3, 2019 21:52:29 GMT
The cc is the Renogy Rover 30a mppt
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Post by tattoo on Jan 3, 2019 22:04:38 GMT
Do you have a voltage meter? If not you need to buy one..... That will tell you if it's charging or not.....
I bet you have something hooked up wrong and it's not charging.... The 13.2 is the voltage in your batteries.....
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Post by baleswolf on Jan 3, 2019 22:18:39 GMT
I have a voltave meter where should i test ( i just followed set up instructions not sure of troubleshooting.
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Post by tattoo on Jan 3, 2019 22:23:17 GMT
I have a voltave meter where should i test ( i just followed set up instructions not sure of troubleshooting. Where the panel wires go into the CC is the easiest place to start..... |
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Post by tattoo on Jan 3, 2019 22:25:02 GMT
Are you sure you have the Pos and the Neg from the panels going to the CC in the right place?? I wonder if you don't have them crossed.....
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Post by baleswolf on Jan 3, 2019 22:30:11 GMT
I traced the wires a second time to be sure that i had everything to follow the schematic. I did have some trouble at the connection points not holding wires (mostly at charge controller).
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Post by baleswolf on Jan 3, 2019 22:33:39 GMT
So if they were switched the worst is that it just doesnt work?
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Post by tattoo on Jan 3, 2019 23:23:41 GMT
So if they were switched the worst is that it just doesnt work? Well kinda.... Be sure where the Pos is on the panel and the CC... Be sure and keep the batteries hooked up to the CC while working on the panels....
Make sure your connections are tight.... That is a must...
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Post by baleswolf on Jan 5, 2019 16:39:10 GMT
Ok i switched the wires but it is overcast and we are expecting rain. It is still reading moon so i will ck whenever the sun comes out.
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Post by tattoo on Jan 5, 2019 18:34:24 GMT
Ok i switched the wires but it is overcast and we are expecting rain. It is still reading moon so i will ck whenever the sun comes out. You should be charging a little even when it's raining..... Mine do...
Unhook the cables coming from the Panels and see what the voltage is with your volt meter....
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Post by baleswolf on Jan 6, 2019 20:20:58 GMT
Ok. I want to start with an apology for my lack of basic knowledge here so please bear with me. Please confirm that if i take a reading on the wires coming from the panels and i get a positive reading that would confirm that i have judged my cables(pos/neg) correctly?
Secondly, i have my positive panel wire coming into a 30a breaker and the neg goes to pv- on the cc. Is there a chance my 30 amp breaker is not good?
Although i get a "20" reading from my panels my cc doesnt detect anything.
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