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Thunderbolt 500 Watt Solar Charge Controller - 68738

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Thunderbolt 500 Watt Solar Charge Controller - 68738 (A8)

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Product Identifiers

Brand
Thunderbolt
GTIN
0792363687386
UPC
0792363687386
Model
68738
eBay Product ID (ePID)
7005964336

Product Key Features

Power Source
Solar
Wattage
500
Current Type
DC
Inverter Technology
Battery-Based
Color
Black
Charging Mode
MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking)
Current Output
11-19 A
System Configuration
Off-Grid
Voltage
12 V
Features
Corrosion Resistant, LCD Display, Temperature Control, Smart Module, Maintenance Free, All Daylight Conditions
Protection Properties
Thermal Protection, Overvoltage Protection, Overload Protection, Discharge Protection, Overcharge Protection
Current Rating
16-20 A
Type
Charge Controller
Resistance Properties
Corrosion Resistant, Dust Resistant, Dustproof
Power
500 W

Ratings and Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars based on 38 product ratings38 product ratings

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4 out of 5 stars
by qboseJun 24, 2016Verified purchase: Yes
Thunderbolt Solar Charge controller
This is a great charge controller that w...orks and a super value under $30, it is only for 12V systems and is best suited for using up to 15 amps. So that is up to 200 watt output total for a 12V system. If you use it at the rated output (above the 15 amps) you need to cool the unit with an external fan running during the higher output. Note it does not exceed 26 amps and at that output it will not survive without a fan, for sure stay below 20 amps. You can run more than one of these charge controllers into the same battery bank at the same time allowing you to increase the total amps into the battery bank without risk of over heating the controller. Each controller must be connected as a stand alone unit to the battery bank as if it were one by itself, meaning do NOT have any interconnections between the controllers. You can have as many as you like so in theory you would have say 5 connected to one battery bank and easily have 75 amps feeding a battery bank with no risk of overheating. That's 5X$30=$150 for a 75 amp system! Also by doing this if one fails you are still up and running with 4 till you replace it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
4 out of 5 stars
by highdesertvarietyMay 01, 2019Verified purchase: Yes
Magnum Solar Charge. Control
Works as anticipated. Great job for such a fair... price. Still need more panels to reach the 500 watts max but so far is working excellent!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
5 out of 5 stars
by rhondcol2Mar 04, 2024Verified purchase: Yes
It works great and I will buy it again if I need to.
I just set it up today ...and everything reads like it should, we are under very cloudy sky's so it will be a slow solar charge.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
4 out of 5 stars
by stepheosbur_2Mar 26, 2019Verified purchase: Yes
Thunderbolt wattage controller
The only thing that bothers me with this unit... is that connections are different from those on the panel(s). Both are Thunderbolt.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
2 out of 5 stars
by roadratt2000Jul 30, 2016Verified purchase: Yes
Not A Fan
I did not like the way everything connects to this unit. You need ...to strip wires and insert them in a screw down. Does not come with any type of pigtail to connect with factory plug on Solar panel. I wasn't going to cut my factory plug off so I never tried the unit.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New

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