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Checked battery voltage levels last night and was surprised to see them so low:
12.3V Leisure
12.2V Vehicle
Looked at the solar regulator and it was showing no charge going to the batteries in bright sunlight.
Just been out to the van and checked again, the battery voltages are the same. I also checked the voltage from the panel into the regulator and it is showing 12.3V.
If it helps, it is an 85W panel and the regulator is a Steca PR1010.
Any suggestions?
Gerry
I think I would disconnect either or both of the solar cables at the regulator and the measure the voltage across the panel to start with. Should be 17 volts or higher in this Sun
I think I would disconnect either or both of the solar cables at the regulator and the measure the voltage across the panel to start with. Should be 17 volts or higher in this Sun
I agree sensible first step.
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Solar is OK then so that indicates the regulator. I'd try resetting. While the solar is disconnected, disconnect the battery.
Reconnect the battery then the solar. Then if you have the manual try a menu driven reset. If that all fails I'd say the reg is US
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