Which MPPT Solar Controller?

[Simi 60]

Originally Posted by ErikFinn

Hi Simi, have you been happy with the Jinko panels? They have a factory just down by the road here and I've been tempted to go and visit if they sell any from the factory.

Very happy Given the deal I got ( 2nd hand with 9.5 years of 10 year warranty for $140 each delivered to the boat)

They are a tier 1 company and some say the biggest panel manufacturer in the world so the quality should be there.

[Simi 60]

Originally Posted by Hkalan

Hello,

After a voyage to Tahiti and Bora Bora with a Midnite Solar 150... that damn fan sucking salt air, put an end to what would be a long life on the land... my experience is that any solar controller that needs a fan in a marine vessel, is Not a solar controller made for Marine use... just my 2 cents !!

Most of the gear onboard is not for marine use but has been working fine for 10+ years.
Here's hoping your problem was installation location.

Ours is mounted down below in what was an insulated coldroom, now workshop/storage area.
Any salt air has to go past every other device onboard first so I hope it'll be OK.

[ErikFinn]

Originally Posted by Simi 60

Very happy Given the deal I got ( 2nd hand with 9.5 years of 10 year warranty for $140 each delivered to the boat)

They are a tier 1 company and some say the biggest panel manufacturer in the world so the quality should be there.

Thank you, very good deal indeed!

[masonc]

Originally Posted by ErikFinn

Hi Simi, have you been happy with the Jinko panels? They have a factory just down by the road here and I've been tempted to go and visit if they sell any from the factory.

Jinko is a Tier one manufacturer, best of the best.
You could check if the factory sells cosmetic flawed panel cheap, you may get a bargain for tiny discrepancies like colour matching.