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bowser


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Hi.

I have put a 150watt solar panel on the roof of my van, running into a 30amp intelligent regulator, I wired it as to the manual, I bought the regulator on Ebay from China,

The regulator worked fine for 6days then dropped out, After some trial and error I disconnected it, It started to work well again, After another week it dropped out again, I contacted the seller I went through a process to explain everything to them, They asked me to try once again to reset it witch I have done, After resetting the regulator it works fine, for about a week, To return the item to them is a cost Of $28, Witch I am trying to avoid.

I hope someone might have some idea as to what might be causing this problem.

  Bowser.



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bill12


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Is it a mppt reg? how many amps is it. Sometimes they have an overload circuit, and need to be reset. Bill

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I have read in the Forums not sure which one that the MPPT Regulators can be Shut Down when another Charging system overrides them

ie vehicle output or 240v mains Chargers. It was said that this is a problem with them but the newer ones are supposedly overcoming this effect.

I don't have one myself as I use the PL20 and 40 Plasmatronic.

Cheers Kev.



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Most companies in China make you jump through many hoops including asking you to send the reg back, if you continue to be really nice to them and tell them that you know others that have the same reg and are very happy with it and recommended that you buy from them etc. etc. and then tell them that yours must be a one off that is faulty and then mention that to send it back would be costly and would they be able to assist with the return costs or maybe give you a refund..

You may be surprised how bullsh*ting to them will get you results..

I have been using THESE regs from China without a problem.



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bowser


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Bill

It's 30amp. With no reset button, Only words on the box are ( Intelligent solar charger controller)

Bowser



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bowser


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Hi Kev.

I have no 240conected at the moment, just trying the solar, according to the Tec side of the reg it should handle the up and down voltage, cut out 13.7 cut back in at 12.6.

Bowser.



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bowser


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Guru

 Hi. I have spoken to them on a few occasions about this, but I see what you mean, so I might give that a try and see if that works

Thank's. Bowser



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bowser wrote:
Only words on the box are ( Intelligent solar charger controller)

 Is there any numbers? A model number would be helpful. Failing that can you give us an Ebay link to it.



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bowser


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Hi PeterD

The only number's are one above the bar code ( TO12AO4 below is MJK12A-A ) on ebay on the solar regulator's he is under bigger-ant.

The one I bought was about $40 I now find out he has them in Melbourne, But because I got mine from China it has to be returned to them.

I am going to contact them again as it has stopped working again, This time it lasted 7days.

Bowser  



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bowser wrote:

Hi PeterD

The only number's are one above the bar code ( TO12AO4 below is MJK12A-A ) on ebay on the solar regulator's he is under bigger-ant.

The one I bought was about $40 I now find out he has them in Melbourne, But because I got mine from China it has to be returned to them.

I am going to contact them again as it has stopped working again, This time it lasted 7days.

Bowser  

 By the look of those numbers it is a 12a reg which may be a little small for what you are doing..

The listing stating they are in Melb will only be an agent/ warehouse address you will find you are still dealing with China..

When you are in contact with them I would ask if they have an AU address you can send it to..

Also be aware that if you do send it to them you will be without a reg for some weeks untill they sort it out and send you a replacement..

You may do well to bite the bullet and buy the one I gave a link to up ^^^^^^^^^ there and have the replacement as a spare

OR when they agree that it is faulty ask for a refund..smile



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bowser


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Hi Guru

I checked out the site you gave me, That 30 amp reg they show is the same as I have.

Bowser



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Is this the manual?

www.chinasolarregulator.com/user-manual/solar30.pdf

If so, are there any error/warning messages on the display?


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Dorian, I have one of  those regulator and have used it for about two years now with my two portable panels when doing a charge on my or someone else's car. Had not hassles at all.

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Hi Guru

I have been away for a few days. Same manual with no error showing.

Bowser. 



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