midnight solar the kid mppt controller

[05kas05]

any thoughts on using this controller with the 200 watt renogy system. I'm charging 2 12 volt batteries hooked together for a total of 12 volts and 210 amp hours.im using the renogy charge controler at this time no problems as of yet just looking at options for down the road. also I'm hooked up to charge via the alternator with a dual sensing charge relay if that makes a difference? thinking of actually going to just solar as my needs are not real demanding but i would like to get the most out of my panels.

any thoughts ideas advice opinions suggestions are appreciated.

 

[akrvbob]

While I have no direct experience with that controller, it does enjoy an outstanding reputation.

I think it's a very good choice.
Bob

 

[highdesertranger]

I have no experience with it either but I know you can piggyback it with their battery monitor for more control of your whole set up. I have heard good things about it. highdesertranger

 

[TucsonAZ]

I hunted down a Classic 150 on eBay for $450 shipped, I would do some hunting and see if you can find a deal on that but I would have been equally happy with the Kid they however were out of stock.

With that said, if I were spending in the Kid price range, I would go with a Rogue Power Tech controller and not look back. Both are great companies, if RPT had something that would have fit what I needed it would have been a no brainer for me over the MidNite. I'm actually wanting to set up another small system just so I can buy one.

 

[AuricTech]

Which Renogy panels are you using, and do you plan to expand your PV array? I wouldn't invest in a Kid unless I expected to use its features. With your present PV array, a Kid would be overkill.

 

[TucsonAZ]

Which Renogy panels are you using, and do you plan to expand your PV array? I wouldn't invest in a Kid unless I expected to use its features. With your present PV array, a Kid would be overkill.

He mentioned that he was looking to future-proof his system and I think starting out with a nice MPPT is the way to go, you can always add your solar 100w at a time and you're also not limited to 12v panels which are a lot more expensive than the 24v grid tie panels.