Off-grid MPPT solar charge controller with Bluetooth

LSobig on 03/05/2019 - 23:23

I'm hunting the best price on a Victron SmartSolar MPPT Charge Controller 100 volt / 20 amp 12/24V with BUILT IN BLUETOOTH

The best price I can find is $169.00

Can anyone beat that?

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[Deactivated] on 04/05/2019 - 11:22

I can't help directly, but when I picked out my 30A mppt a couple years back from Aliex for ~$130 or so, I saw many cheapies were just mppt emulation in circuit, not big heavy transformers inside which are necessary. So double check.

Mine is 'Epever, Chaser', 4kg, about 10" long.
This one is 0.65kg, and about 4" long.

Maybe you are looking at a near useless overpriced emulated charge controller? I hope I am not misleading you.

This mppt 30A is $23.34. Which may be like yours inside.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/30-100A-MPPT-Solar-Panel-Regulat…

Here's my type, $154: but can get it cheaper.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Epever-MPPT-Solar-Charge-Control…
- Sobig on 04/05/2019 - 12:34
  
  Thanks for the input, You're right, there are MANY fake MPPT solar charge controller s around. The unit I'm hunting is the Victron brand.
  
  With Bluetooth and a 5 year warranty.
  
  Victron started out making power systems for boats, ocean going boats, If their gear was junk, There would be a lot of dead sailors.
  
  Epever is decent too.