Up grade solar controller

[mart]

Looking to upgrade solar controller to a digital controller showing the actual readings .photo of the one Iam looking to change. Any suggestions please.

 

[Lenny HB]

Victron MPPT controllers are amongst the best, you get full infor of their performance via Bluetooth. The info is not very important far better to know what your batteries are doing by fitting a shunt as well.

 

[mart]

Thanks Lenny, having the reading on an app sounds so much easier

 

[the1andonly]

An alternative to Victron is Votronics Duo controllers but no display. As lenny says the best approach is measure using a shunt either Victron smart shunt (bluetooth only) or BMV712 display and Bt. (bmv712 also has a very useful capability that you probably arent interested right now)

 

[Buster30]

Victron MPPT, buy from OffGrid Power Solutions and get a discount if you are a subscriber on here

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[Run to the Sun]

Another alternative is Mastervolt, some of the MPPT's have digital screens, they also do a Mastershunt as well. Mastervolt seem to be more expensive in the UK, used them a lot of overlanding vehicles so I can only say good things about the brand. Victron is on the MH, first real time using this brand but no issues either.

SCM25 MPPT | Mastervolt

With 200 to 700 Wp in solar panels, switchable output and buzzer, this Solar ChargeMaster is very well suited to small and medium systems.

www.mastervolt.com

 

[dunnah01]

I fitted a Renogy MPPT controller with Bluetooth app. It seemed to be the best value at the time and is performing well.

 

[oldiesontour]

I fitted a Renogy MPPT controller with Bluetooth app. It seemed to be the best value at the time and is performing well.

Same here had a 30amp B2B with mppt just changed to 50amp both with Bluetooth and keep starter battery full from solar when van left for long periods

 

[mart]

Thanks everyone for all of the information, looks like I need to do some more research to see which is best for me