Current input limit

[asdex]

It sounds like there is no way round getting another controller.
I'll look into how that works.
Thanks,

[Vic]

Hi asdex,

You might think about finding some 60 Cell PVs,   in the 250,  to 265-ish watt range (probably Monos,  like the existing),   and add one of these to each of the three existing PVs.   This would add power,   but reduce Voc and Vmps a bit.

This can be a bit of a chore to mount the new,   on the existing racking.   Many 60 cell PVs in this power range are about 66 X 39.4 Inches   â€¦   sorry,   know that you are Metric.

The goal would be to find the additional PVs  with Imp close to the existing,   and ones with relatively low  Voc.

This would cause the Classic 150 to enter Hyper Voc,   at a lower temperature,   and reduce string Vmps,   which would reduce CC heating a bit.

But you might not like this bit of "hodge-podge"  visual effect.   AND,  it does not gain you very many degrees of temperature where Hyper Voc begins   â€¦   probably not really worth it   ...

Just a thought from left field.  FWIW,   Vic

[asdex]

Hi Vic, thanks for the idea. I'll have a look at that. Not worried about looks. Also thinking about a second classic as it would give us a back in case one fails. I could go back to six panels while waiting for parts.

[Vic]

asdex,

Backup is good,   and dividing the work twix two Classics will help them last longer,   as you know.

Vic