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gitsho


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The controller has stopped giving readings and I am unsure whether I can open the controller, ie do they have ffuse etc.  any help greatly appreciated



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Nichol


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Hi Gitsho,

 

Can you provide any more information on the controllerand what problems you are seeing?

 

If you have a multimeter can you see any voltage on the battery or solar terminals on the controller?

 

Is the controller still under warranty, if so you should definatly not open it.



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Paul Merryman


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my solar controllers are Morningstar. 5yr warranty. have 3 in use. Morningstar they say are the best available.



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Have you changed your battery with out disconnecting your regulator?

Jim



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gitsho


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Hi Jim, no I didn"t so that might be my problem.   thanks Rgds



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