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Alternative Energy Do-It-Yourself. Learn tips about installing your own small wind turbine or solar panels. Wes and David from Missouri Wind and Solar give advice and discuss commonly asked questions about back up power including battery bank wiring and maintenance, residential wind turbine towers, and PV solar arrays. Make sure you get the best power production from your off-grid or grid-tie system by planning and installing right from the start. Selling DIY renewable energy systems since 2008, Missouri Wind and Solar is located in the United States and is run on wind and solar. Want to see it in action? Stop by our store in Seymour, Missouri and we'll give you a tour.
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Monday May 27, 2019
The Charge Controller - An Unsung Hero
Monday May 27, 2019
Monday May 27, 2019
Despite Wes being under the weather, he and David talk about the charge controller and how important it is in both your wind and solar applications. They discuss what function it performs and many of the popular controllers on the market.
There are so many options and features, like solid state versus mechanical relays, MPPT or PWM, divert or disconnect, and so on. It can be confusing. This week's podcast breaks it down to let you know what controller is right for your application.
Listen to find out why your wind turbine NEEDS a dump load and what happens to your MidNite Classic if your wind turbine produces high voltage.
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Charge Controllers We Carry:
- Hybrid Charge Controllers
- Solar Charge Controllers
- All-In-One Pre-Wired Charge Controller Boards
- MidNite Classic MPPT Charge Controllers & Voltage Reducing Device (VRD)
Originally aired 12/20/2017
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