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Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
Protects batteries from overcharging and discharging, plus regulates the voltage when using 12V solar panels to charge batteries. For use with up to 105 Watts of solar power (one unit is good for up to 7 of Item# 339972). Must be used with all solar panels 10 Watts and higher. Weatherproof, so it can be used with all types of models and solar chargers, even wind generators. Amps: 7, Watts: 105
Average Customer Rating:
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53 of 57(93%)would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Solar charge controller - 7amp,
October 20, 2009
By Bluegrassbill
from MA
"Product works well. Easy set up, and lights up to show power is being regulated from solar panels to battery. No problems so far."
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Review 2 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp,
October 19, 2009
By mikema320
from Colorado Springs, CO
"Works fine as advertised. Easy hook up and all the necessary adapters for different applications."
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Review 3 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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solar controller,
July 20, 2009
By lt1k3
from bourbonnais, IL
"I have found this product to meet all my expectation. It works very well and at a reasonable price."
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Review 4 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Solar Charger Controller,
July 14, 2009
By wmc42
from WA state
"I purchased this item earlier this year. I had no problem connecting to the solar panel. I checked voltages as per specifications and it did what it said it would do. I have left it connected to the solar for an auxilliary charger for my tent trailer. it has work with the solar panel to keep the battery charged all summer. No complaints.
BC"
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Review 5 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Solar Charge Controller,
March 26, 2009
By solarone
from north babylon new york
"Worked well with the 15 watt solar panel I purchased. Took it out of the package and followed the directions and hooked it right up. Excellent because it stops the battery from over charging. Would recomend it to any one who uses a solar panel to charge batteries."
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Review 6 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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either poor quality or my bad luck,
March 22, 2009
By rtinker
from Alabama
"I have got 2 of these and can not get either one of them to work right. The first one would not let any volts through to the battery. I took it back and had a hard time getting them to trade it for another one.( I only had it 2 day with store receipt. Had to talk to 3 differant people) Then when I got the second one the green charged light stays on all the time, even when a battery is low. This product has got great reviews in the past so either the quailty has went down or I just have very bad luck!!"
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Review 7 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Solar Powr Essentials,
March 16, 2009
By aegis1
from Pacific NW,:nw of Seattle/Everett & full time RVer
"~Priced Right
~Easy Hookup
~Accepts Multiple Panels
~Award Winning Northern Tool Support
~Easy Hookup
~Accepts Multiple Panels
~Award Winning Northern Tool Support
Need I say more....it is a win-win for novice or pro alike."
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Review 8 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Solar Controller Purchase,
March 16, 2009
By rick12
from Warminster, PA
"The Solar Charge Controller was a perfect purchase to complete your home solar kit. I bought it at a great price and its performance is exactly what it says it does. A very satisfied buy!"
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Review 9 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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simple unit,
November 17, 2008
By JamesO
from Southrn California
"I replaced a controller that came as a package with the solar panels. The old controller had a low voltage alarm that could not be turned off. I did not need to be reminded when the sun was not out. The new unit is 1/4 the size and was just plane simple to install. Its also a more efficient unit (less internal loss) more power to the batteries."
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Review 10 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Solar charge controller performance.,
November 17, 2008
By tjehlers
from Tieton, WA
"I have used the controller continuously for the last six months without any failures. It appears to run more efficiently closer to the batteries as opposed to closer to the panels. I would recommend however, as an improvement to enchance efficiency, to increase the wire size of the unit to at least 12 gauge. I have used other brand controllers prior to this and have experienced a high failure rate. I am currently running four 15 watt panels thru the controller and could run at least two more with no problem. I am very satisfied thus far with its performance and recommend it over other brands."
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Review 11 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Great Product, Great Customer Service!,
November 17, 2008
By jlowry999
from Johnstown, PA
"I use this product with my "remote ham radio station", in addition to keeping all my battery charging up to specs".
This product works flawlessly. Just plug and play then your ready to go. I would say this is the best price, best customer service and quick delivery, makes this a no brainer.
"Thanks for a great company that sells a good product!"
This product works flawlessly. Just plug and play then your ready to go. I would say this is the best price, best customer service and quick delivery, makes this a no brainer.
"Thanks for a great company that sells a good product!"
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Review 12 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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works great, but no protection,
November 17, 2008
By cmd5
from WA
"I bought one and hooked it up to the wrong polarity (stupid me) and it seemed to have killed the unit. I bought a second one and it works great. I wish these had a type of "idiot proofing" for people like me."
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Review 13 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Good product...no frills,
August 16, 2008
By justaweekender
from Sanford, NC
"I will/have used this for my camper's battery. It is a nice little packaged unit. At first, I hooked up a volt meter to see what it will do and it operated just as described. Will float charge and maintain the batteries. I also plan to use it to maintain the boat and camper betteries when we go camping down at the river...where there is no power available...I expect that it should work fine."
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Review 14 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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solar charger,
August 16, 2008
By handyman01
from St. Louis MO
"Easy to use. Hook it up and forget it. Works very well."
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Review 15 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Charge controller,
August 13, 2008
By rjaisfishing
from Spanish Fork, Ut.
"this item was purchase to use with a solar panel for my trailer. I had no trouble connecting it to the solar panel and the instructions provided made installation easy. so far I have been extremely pleased with the charg controller"
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Review 16 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Solar controller,
August 11, 2008
By rock246
from Caledonia NY
"Very pleased with this product. It provides overcharging protection to my system and my deep cycle battery is always ready to go. I use this with a Northern 15 watt solar panel to provide lights and power a water pump at my camp."
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Review 17 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Handy little charge controller,
August 11, 2008
By rlwieneke
from Arkansas
"This is a very handy compact charge controller. I currently use it on 7aH to 17aH batteries in a solar application.. Could be used on larger batteries. The green float led lets you know it's done charging."
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Review 18 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Solar Charger,
August 11, 2008
By amarkiii
from Bensalem, Pennsylvania
"I originally purchased the charge controller to charge and maintain my boat batteries. When I saw how easily it configured with 2, 15 watt solar panels ( also purchased from Northern Tool) using the easy-to-read instructions, I purchased another system ( 2, 15 watt panels and a charge controller ) for my RV and for my brother's sailboat.
The controller works as described .and is easy to set up.
One glance at the controller and you know the status of your batteries.
It is a great value!
It allows me to have my boat and RV batteries continually charged and maintained."
The controller works as described .and is easy to set up.
One glance at the controller and you know the status of your batteries.
It is a great value!
It allows me to have my boat and RV batteries continually charged and maintained."
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Review 19 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Works like it should,
August 11, 2008
By SaGriffie
from Southern California
"Purchased this with 15 watt panels to keep batteries charged for a cabin in the Sierra Nevadas. Works as advertised and was simple to connect."
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Review 20 for Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp
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Solar Controller,
August 11, 2008
By HFD047
from Rochester, NY
"Just had chance to try Controller along with Solar Panel. Very pleased with outcome. Able to keep travel trailer batery charged for 1 week using some lights and water pump. Controller showed "charging" even in cloudy days covered in tree's. No problems with system, easy to install."
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