Hi,
I was recently given a 12 volt calcium battery. I hooked it up to my portable solar unit which had a 10A MPPT & it melted the wires right off it! I have since read that these batteries draw a lot more power when they charge. I've also read that they are going to be the 'common' battery. My instant reaction was that I didn't want the battery, but I have a very low income & was wondering if a higher amp (if that's the right term) controller would fix the problem. I didn't have anything attached to the system, as I only use the portable system (which is a 130w I believe, 2 panels that fold out) to pump (with a 12V pump) from one water tank to another when necessary & was just trying to keep the battery charged. I would appreciate any advice, I am obviously not very technically minded and am trying to learn as I go.
Thank-you.
Bj.
I was recently given a 12 volt calcium battery. I hooked it up to my portable solar unit which had a 10A MPPT & it melted the wires right off it! I have since read that these batteries draw a lot more power when they charge. I've also read that they are going to be the 'common' battery. My instant reaction was that I didn't want the battery, but I have a very low income & was wondering if a higher amp (if that's the right term) controller would fix the problem. I didn't have anything attached to the system, as I only use the portable system (which is a 130w I believe, 2 panels that fold out) to pump (with a 12V pump) from one water tank to another when necessary & was just trying to keep the battery charged. I would appreciate any advice, I am obviously not very technically minded and am trying to learn as I go.
Thank-you.
Bj.
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