It has been working fine.
Ctek d250s solar panel size.
Most panels seems to have an output above 30v.
I connected the ctek d250s to the solar panel for 3 days in full sun and it could not charge the battery over 12 4 volts.
I currently run my ctek d250s connected to two 100ah lead crystal batteries.
I wanted to know what the input limit was on the redarc.
Ctek 250s dual specs and yeah i don t see any solar specs either.
3 i got from a previous question i asked that the maximum input on the solar side for the ctek was 25a.
Warning when using with solar panels the panel open circuit voltage must not exceed 23v dc or the ctek unit may be damaged and the warranty voided.
I ve had a ctek d250s in my hilux canopy for a few years.
Minimum solar panel is 40w and a maximum 500w.
It seems to be able to both step up and step down the voltage from both sources to do the 5 stage charging.
It charges my two 100ah agm batteries for my fridges and lighting via the alternator.
I assume they are more suited to a house solar system rather than a 4x4 camping setup.
Just wanted to confirm difference and maybe this justifies the price difference.
You can also assist the power you get from your ctek d250 by adding a ctek smartpass to your system.
I tried 2 different batteries.
I cannot keep the battery charged with the alternator and solar panel.
I added a 250w solar panel today connected it to the d250s to charge while i m not driving.
The ctek d250 has a built in solar regulator so the panels you use do not need additional regulators.
I put a volt meter to solar panel and it puts out 22 volts open circuit.
Service battery can be agm or flooded type as per user manual.
It is a temperature compensated 5 stage charger battery isolator and mppt controller.
No external regulator is to be fitted on solar panel.
If using multiple panels connect in parallel and ensure open circuit voltage is less than 23v dc.
I have a 250w panel which is under the max voltage at open circuit.
Alternator is a standard non electronic type.
Do not use with panels connected in series.
As stated max permitted is 21 22v.
Standard wiring for ctek d250s dual.
If i attach 3 100w solar panels at 12v or 13v im ok on the ctek at about 25 or 23 amps.
Open circuit voltage of solar panel in full sun is 22 volts dc max.
Total power rating of the solar panel.
If you do use the ctek d250 with panels that have built in solar regulators it will still charge but not as efficiently.
