Morningstar Sunlight 10A Solar Charge Controller, for 12V Batteries

this is a great unit for controlling the stand alone solar lighting system I have in my home and charging the batteries on it. I used to work selling solar and always sold a lot of these. having had one in my home now for almost a year I think it's one of the best charge controllers made.

The metal body can create shorts easily. A light insulative coating, at least around the lugs, would make this a five star.

Worked as I needed it to. I was replacing a bad Controller for a Solar Set Up, for illuminated a bus shelter. I really love this Controller, very easy to set up and use.

bulletproof and dependable. A bit pricey tho

New replacement for same item that lasted 12 years. Works fine.

Easy set up, simplistic and smart.

I have been using this device, purchased elsewhere for about 2 weeks. My setup is an 85w pv panel, the morningstar controller, car battery, and a total of about 40w of LED 12v landscaping lights (10 total). The charger works great, timer is very clever, device packaging is brilliant. My only complaint about the device is the set point for low voltage cutoff. Most battery specs describe the amount of storable charge in a battery between full charge, usually 12.8 v and a point below which one should not discharge the battery, usually 10.5 volts. The Morningstar charger automatically disconnects at 11.7v...leaving "uneaten food at the table", and requiring that you oversize the battery. I would definitely purchase this again.

good features