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Solar Regulators

Stay on top of your vehicle’s solar system with REDARC’s advanced and state-of-the-art solar regulators. Designed to pair perfectly with our 4WD solar panels, these regulators ensure the correct charge is supplied safely and efficiently to charge your auxiliary batteries. Our regulators can be suitable for charging up to two separate battery banks, and come in 10, 20 or 30 AMP models. Learn more.

SOLAR REGULATORS: THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE CHARGING

The sun is incredibly powerful, so powerful that it can potentially damage your battery through over-charging via a solar panel. That's why a regulator is so crucial to your set up, because it works as a solar controller.

REDARC’s solar regulators act as a go-between to transfer the power generated from 12 volt and 24 volt solar panels to the battery. It ensures the power supplied by your portable solar panels is at the right battery voltage, and protects it from any risk of overcharging. Our regulators feature multi stage charging, including boost, absorption and float - so your battery is charged safely and ready to go when you need it.

REDARC's solar regulators work with multiple deep cycle batteries, including AGM, Standard and Calcium, and they're ideal for permanent installation or for portable systems. Plus, they have multiple levels of protection from overheating and reverse polarity - so they’re perfect for fixed solar panels for 4WD cars, caravans and more.

Not to mention, set-up is now easier than ever thanks to genuine industry standard Anderson™ SB™50 connectors. These plugs are simple and fast to connect, with no screw terminals and no risk of frayed wires or loose terminals. Which means you can just plug in any REDARC solar solution, like solar blankets, and play.

Don't get left behind when you're out on a 4WD or caravan adventure, set up efficient, safe & effective battery chargers and power systems with REDARC today.

SOLAR REGULATOR FAQ

WHAT IS A SOLAR REGULATOR?

A solar regulator, also known as a solar charge controller, is a device that regulates the amount of electrical charge coming from solar panels to the batteries. Its primary function is to prevent overcharging of the batteries, which can lead to damage or reduced battery life.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SOLAR REGULATOR AND A SOLAR CONTROLLER?

The terms "solar regulator" and "solar controller" are often used interchangeably to refer to the same device, which regulates and controls the charging process of batteries from solar panels. Both terms essentially describe the same thing.

WHAT REGULATOR DO I NEED FOR MY SOLAR PANEL?

To determine the appropriate solar charge controller (regulator) for your solar panel, you need to consider several factors related to your solar power system:

Voltage: Check the voltage rating of your solar panel. If you have a 12V solar panel, you’ll need a 12V regulator.
Wattage: Ensure that the selected charge controller's maximum current rating (amp capacity) is higher than the maximum current output of your solar panel.
Technology: Decide between a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) controller or an MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) controller.
Battery type: Make sure the selected controller is compatible with your battery type.
Charge load: Consider the loads (devices or appliances) you plan to connect to the battery and ensure the charge controller can handle the combined current without overloading.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOLAR REGULATORS?

There are two main types of solar regulators, each with its own technology and characteristics; Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controllers and Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) controllers. PWM controllers are the simpler and more traditional type of solar charge controller. MPPT controllers are more advanced and efficient than PWM controllers.

WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO PUT A SOLAR REGULATOR?

The solar regulator should be installed as close as possible to the batteries it is charging. This minimizes voltage drop resulting in optimised performance. If you're camping, ensure that the solar regulator is placed in a safe location away from foot traffic, vehicle movement, and other potential hazards.

DEOS A 12V SOLAR PANEL NEED A REGULATOR?

Yes, all solar panels need a regulator to regulate the charging process of batteries connected to the solar panel.

HOW DO YOU HOOK UP A SOLAR REGULATOR?

There should be two wires that run from the solar panel to the solar regulator, and another two wires running from the controller to the battery.

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