BradKW Well-known member Joined Oct 13, 2015 Messages 2,013 Reaction score 0 Location Key West Aug 20, 2016 #1 Can I hook up the charge controller without batteries or any other load, just for testing purposes? Thanks
Can I hook up the charge controller without batteries or any other load, just for testing purposes? Thanks
Wabbit Well-known member Joined Jan 26, 2015 Messages 2,030 Reaction score 15 Aug 20, 2016 #2 The charge controller I have states in the user manual to make sure the battery is connected to CC before connecting solar panel(s) to it.
The charge controller I have states in the user manual to make sure the battery is connected to CC before connecting solar panel(s) to it.
jimindenver Well-known member Joined Dec 20, 2014 Messages 5,266 Reaction score 51 Aug 20, 2016 #3 Charge controller must be connected first in most any application, some portables are the exception.
BradKW Well-known member Joined Oct 13, 2015 Messages 2,013 Reaction score 0 Location Key West Aug 20, 2016 #4 Yet another costly mistake avoided thanks to CRVL.
Canine Well-known member Joined Dec 9, 2013 Messages 2,688 Reaction score 2 Location Great Falls, MT Aug 20, 2016 #5 Always hook CC to batteries first.
highdesertranger R.I.P HDR Joined Apr 4, 2012 Messages 22,892 Reaction score 92 Aug 20, 2016 #6 yep x2, x3, x4, x........ hook the batteries to the charge controller first. highdesertranger
U user 2252 Well-known member Joined Sep 8, 2012 Messages 512 Reaction score 42 Aug 21, 2016 #7 lolol........he said QUICKIE question........its human nature my man!.......lolol