tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034021522087099008.post8545493668297707756..comments2023-10-19T09:51:17.886+01:00Comments on The Skint Sailor: Upgrading Dodgy ElectricsMark The Skint Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04892877003107509621noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034021522087099008.post-73021264675509772802015-02-09T22:49:41.082+00:002015-02-09T22:49:41.082+00:00The controller was from eBay. Its the cheapest I&#...The controller was from eBay. Its the cheapest I've seen an MPPT controller (£16.61 with free P&P), although as with anything from China, you have to take its ability with a pinch of salt. However I like to see what's going on and the LCD display was what really made me chose this controller. As for the panel, 10W was the best compromise between size and cost at just £20. It's unobtrusive and doesn't take up much space. Any bigger and it probably would get in the way. The controller will let me add another panel at some point, possibly facing the other way so whatever way the boat is pointing, the panels will charge up the battery. Mark The Skint Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892877003107509621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034021522087099008.post-54626428466203822762015-02-09T20:49:32.818+00:002015-02-09T20:49:32.818+00:00Hi Can I ask where you got your charge controller ...Hi Can I ask where you got your charge controller from?I have seen it on ebay with ridiculous delivery costs.<br />Why did you not go for a more powerful solar panel? I have recently bought a boat with 4, yes 4 leisure batteries but no charging system other than the engine. Michael <br />MichaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com