So... I have a site, with 2x300ish watt wind generators.. currently they're just direct connected to my 24v battery string, Im considering putting in some midnight 150 lite's to tame them.. my question is, can just diode isolate each wind-generator and feed them both into one Classic-150? or do i need a seperate classic for each generator?
Also.. Does anyone have any experience or recomendations on a good wind generator that will handle Arctic weather and put out more than 300w each?
- Geeky
I think Midnite doesn't make the Lite model charge controller any longer - unless you are looking at one that is already in stock somewhere.
I don't know much about wind generators and the Classics . But how are you regulating the charge into the batteries now if they are direct connected ? Do those wind generators have their own built in charge controllers in them ? If so how would using a Classic help ?
Larry
Quote from: Geeky907 on August 30, 2017, 06:07:09 PM
So... I have a site, with 2x300ish watt wind generators.. currently they're just direct connected to my 24v battery string, Im considering putting in some midnight 150 lite's to tame them.. my question is, can just diode isolate each wind-generator and feed them both into one Classic-150? or do i need a seperate classic for each generator?
Also.. Does anyone have any experience or recomendations on a good wind generator that will handle Arctic weather and put out more than 300w each?
- Geeky
As ClassicCrazy said the Classic Lite is no longer being manufactured.
You would need to have a Classic on each turbine in order to effectively utilize their power.
Sorry can't help you on the Arctic turbine.
KyleMc
I'd look at Bergey, and some distributors sell them paired with Classic (Kansas Wind IIRC)
http://bergey.com/products/wind-turbines/bergey-excel-1 (http://bergey.com/products/wind-turbines/bergey-excel-1)
Quote from: Geeky907 on August 30, 2017, 06:07:09 PM
So... I have a site, with 2x300ish watt wind generators.. currently they're just direct connected to my 24v battery string, Im considering putting in some midnight 150 lite's to tame them..
I would just leave them connected directly to the battery bank.
Since they are relatively low power compared to the PV array you have, its unlikely there would be any benefit in connecting via a Classic. I doubt battery overcharging would ever be an issue either. If there is stormy persistent weather then you would probably want to disconnect them from the battery using a run/stop switch.
Otherwise just let them trickle charge their few amps.
AFAIK most smaller turbines have built in regulators so it my be difficult to have the turbine reach Absorb voltage.
dgd