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75/15 settings and amps

d284e7b9-fbff-48ba-904a-718fb04dd645.pngI have a 180w panel installed and connected to the 75/15. Volts at battery is 13/14 but can I ask if amps should be higher than 1, it’s typically about 0.5. Also I have a sealed leisure battery and on the app the nearest thing in the settings is agm spiral and others are gel and deep cycle etc.. last question- is in settings which algorithm should I use as it’s default set to ‘battery life’ any advice would be great.

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christern answered ·

Q1. Charge should be able to get higher than 1 Amp but as it seems that you have enabled the load output it makes a difference what loads you have connected and their draw. Just assuming that the voltage from the panel is high enough and that the panel meets the requirements of the MPPT.

How do you measure the charging? Do you know the actual charging?

Try to set load off (Always off) and see what current you get a sunny day.

Q2. When reconnecting the load output again Battery Life would be an OK setting.

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JohnC answered ·

Hi @dmin

The AGM Spiral setting is too aggressive for standard sealed batteries. Try the Gel(2), or even the Gel(1). Or create your own, but if you do that, it's usually best to go with the batt maker's figures. And even then go towards the lower end of their recommended range.

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JohnC, I have Duracell AGM group 31's in parallel on my boat with a 160 W panel and 75 15. I am a bit confused as to the proper setting for the controller. You say the AGM spiral is too aggressive, so if I select gel 1 or 2, would that be all I need to do? And let the balance of the settings remain? I really do not want to create my own, it is above my pay grade for sure! Thanks man.
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