Is the KID PWM Divert functionally equivalent to the Classic AUX2 Waste Not, i.e. will it smoothly power a SSR opportunity heat load while maintaining the charge level? And it appears the KID has the ability to maintain a whizbang jr for end amps charging at the same time?
If yes, does anyone have experience pairing a KID with a Classic, where the KID drives the SSR powering the opportunity load and both controllers use a whizbang jr for end amps charging?
Thanks
I have been doing this for several winters to heat a 600 gallon aquarium. It works great! My settings are a little different than what Midnite might tell you, but I want the heater on sooner on the days I have full sun.
It was harder to get the settings, but once I got them, I understood the values and what changing them would do for me. I like the feature. I have asked Mario for a "load on" setting based on SOC and amps available. He promised to look into it when he has some time. With everything going on there, I am not holding out hope for an answer soon. In the mean time, PWM divert is working well enough.
For a heating element, there are several DC units available set up for 12, 24, and 48 Volts.
Quote from: Highflyer on September 06, 2017, 10:50:59 PM
I have been doing this for several winters to heat a 600 gallon aquarium. It works great! My settings are a little different than what Midnite might tell you, but I want the heater on sooner on the days I have full sun.
It was harder to get the settings, but once I got them, I understood the values and what changing them would do for me. I like the feature. I have asked Mario for a "load on" setting based on SOC and amps available. He promised to look into it when he has some time. With everything going on there, I am not holding out hope for an answer soon. In the mean time, PWM divert is working well enough.
For a heating element, there are several DC units available set up for 12, 24, and 48 Volts.
Thanks Highflyer, that's helpful information.
Glad to help. This winter, I will be switching to a 48 volt system. I'll update you after that change and let you know if I see a dramatic improvement with the same panels or not.
Also, I missed the other question. Sorry, I do not yet have a classic in my system, but when I do, I'll most likely try that as well.