Using solar controller with charger / genny?

Submitted: Friday, Jan 06, 2006 at 19:24
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Hi all,

I am wondering about the possibility of using a Jaycar 20A solar regulator as a general purpose battery controller - any thoughts?

The controller is the MP-3129, $170:
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3129

It strikes me that it probably wouldn't know the difference between solar panels and a charger or DC genny, and that it would probably work just as well regardless of the actual input energy source.

Among its features are 3-stage charging with adjustable voltages, equalization mode, pulse-width modulation, programmable low-volt disconnection and 2-day history display.

Am I mad or is this a fantastic idea?!
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