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Thanks binky, will give it a blast.

Thanks again guys.  The batteries are AGM (the data sheet here https://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/media/catalog/product/l/a/lagm-130.pdf).  It says the initial charge for cycling can be set to run at 14.4-15v then standby charging at 13.5-13.8v.  The graph at the bottom is a bit confusing, but i...

@Geoff1946 Thanks Geoff, I understand what you're saying, but it doesn't really clarify my understanding of how the controller operates.  From what you're saying the controllers may as well not have load output at all. @binky And thanks binky, you seem to be saying the same, again that the load...

I was just confused as to whether the load should be on the solar (or in my case switchable between solar and load bus bar). This doesn't answer how the controller manages current supply to the load and battery.  When it's outputting to the battery at reduced current (float) will the excess...

@binky I have this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/eSmart-3-Series-MPPT-Solar-Charge-Controller-40A-DC-12V-24-36-48V-UK-SHIP/163109008143 which seems to be a similar model and functionality to the Tracer AN ones. @Geoff1946 That is how i have rigged things up, all negatives are wired to a...

Hi binky, Thanks for the reply.  What do you mean? Of course, I have isolating switches and fuses between battery and all loads, pv into the controller, batt out from controller etc, if that's what you mean. Regards, Peter

Hi, Apologies if this is a really basic question, and if here are answers elsewhere please direct me to them. I am having trouble understanding the correct/best way to connect a load and battery to a solar controller.  The setup i am working on is a very simple one for a van conversion.  It...