Victron 100/30 MPPT Charge Controller Test + Review

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Victron 100/30 MPPT: https://amzn.to/4pu59QG 📖 My Best-Selling book on Amazon: https://cleversolarpower.com/off-grid-solar-power-simplified 🎁 Free Diagrams: https://cleversolarpower.com In this video I review the Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 charge controller and put it through a series of real-world tests. You’ll see how much higher your panel voltage needs to be compared to your battery before charging starts, how quickly the MPPT locks onto the maximum power point, and how it reacts when a cloud passes over. I’ll also explain what overpaneling really means, how much solar you can safely connect, and why you need to think about cold weather when calculating Voc. We’ll also cover the practical side of building your system, like what wire and fuse sizes to use, why you should keep the controller close to your battery or busbar, and how to avoid wasting money on cables. I’ll show you around the unit itself, point out useful features such as the passive cooling and Bluetooth, and walk you through the VictronConnect app so you can see what setup and monitoring looks like in practice. Victron charge controllers used to be considered expensive, but these days they are very competitive with other brands. In my opinion the 100/30 is one of the best controllers for the money. It’s reliable, solidly built, easy to use, and the app makes it simple to configure and monitor your system. I bought these controllers with my own money. This video is not sponsored.