I have a Smart Solar controller with Wifi. Is the wifi on all of the time? Daft question maybe but can this cause a problem if installed in a shed containing flammable liquids?
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Smart solar with Wifi
You probably mean a SmartSolar with Bluetooth. There is no SmartSolar with Wifi.
However, you should not install the MPPT in the shed which contains flammable liquids.
The manual is very clear about it:
Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct ambient conditions. Never operate the product in a wet or dusty environment. Never use the product where there is a risk of gas or dust explosions. Ensure there is adequate free space for ventilation above and below the product and check that the ventilation vents are not blocked.
Thanks @Stefanie , yes, I meant Bluetooth :-). I've seen lots of pictures on the internet with people mounting them right above the batteries which doesn't seem good. I was thinking of mounting it towards the top of my shed above the door where there should be ventilation. But the shed does also house a petrol lawnmower which worries me. I want it to be safe.
