SOLAR REGULATORS EXPLAINED! PWM versus MPPT - what's best & why? PLUS upgrade your solar controller!

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[stevemorgan]

Wow! My degree is in electrical engineering and I have a pretty good understanding of electrical stuff. I think this is the best video I have ever seen describing the difference between a PWM and MPPT solar charge controller. That is saying something because there are some bright people on YouTube talking about the same stuff. Good job!

[Stuart.Mckenzie]

Just getting into boat sailing and your explanation of the chargers was very useful, however I think you could easily do without the background music, your audio doesn’t need jazzing up. Thanks again.

[lawrencedavidson]

I just upgraded my small 200 watt system to a MPPT charge controller, and what a difference!! It turns on way earlier in the mornings and shuts off just after sunset. It charges up by batteries in about half the time as my old PWM did. Real world conditions, real world testing. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.

[thedalillama]

I'm glad I watched this. I am buying an RV and didn't realize how much stuff you should know about power, water purification, gadgets, etc. It would be overwhelming without videos like this.

[therealgaragegirls]

The clear explanation of the differences between MPPT and PWM is just what I needed. Thank you!

[jetfu]

i have watched so many videos about these... yours is the one that clicked to me... so much easier to understand

[TheTimoroan]

Watched this video around midnight and then straight to eBay and ordered the same MPPT in the video.
Best explanation on MPPT and PWM ever.

[kieranpalmer]

The fucked up thing is that this video from kings has been the most informative and straightforward video I have seen on this topic

[jeoffer]

You are 100% correct in using an MPPT with a portable solar panel or blanket to maximise the output. On my small garage (fixed hobby) solar system, it was easier and slightly cheaper to just add another 100w panel rather than upgrade to MPPT. The extra panel was about $125, about $50 less than a new MMPT.

[rothburger]

I just scored a 1 year old 160w panel and a un used still in the box Mppt controller for $50
Can wait for frosty beers on the beach🍺🏄‍♂️

[paulsharkey]

This is the BEST explanation of what normally could be a very complex description of how these converters work but also their differences. Again, many compliments.

[lloydkennedy]

Mate, you've explained this regulator mystery very well. Thank you.

[ericjohndluhos]

A very nice, concise and understandable comparison with a quite satisfying technical explanation for a first time solar enthusiast. Well done. Thank you!

[OTJbuildingblog]

Could you please do a video on wiring up solar panels solar regulator to a dual battery setup with your control box :)

[billbimson]

Excellent description. I normally hate the soundtrack on technology videos because it is usually some sort of crap keyboard techno music, but I love those blues on slide.

[busdriver]

Have been researching setting up a 12v system for camping and another 4WD youtuber was recommending MPPT over PWM, but never went into deatils as to why. Thanks for showing me the "why" in easily understandable terms. The graphs laid it out clearly for me.

[susansmeeton]

great explanation, thank you. Went away for a quick trip with a 200w solar blanket, 85ah battery and a 15ltr Waeco fridge, had three days of heavy cloud where the battery went flat. Now I know why PWM and solar blanket flat on the ground. Will be buying a MPPT regulator and angling the solar blanket.

[heftymerv]

makes an amazing difference when a solar panel is connect to an MPPT, one large panel can be like 2 or 3 smaller one. Thanks for the vid...

[shutthegate]

Thanks Cahn. Great job taking the "load of info of it all" and filtering out all the stuff that makes it confusing to a level laymen can understand. Cheers

[tedfisk]

I found your video while looking at a different one. You explain PWM and MPPT a lot better than the other one. I still need to gain more understanding of watts, volts and amps, but your video is a great start.