- Protects battery from overcharge and discharge
- Handles up to 10 Amps of array current and 150 Watts of solar power
- Maintains 12V batteries in a fully charged state
- LCD digital display shows battery voltage
- Small and compact for added convenience
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BrandSunforce
Manufacturer Part Number60031
Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sunforce 10 Amp Digital Charge Controller is the perfect solution to prevent the overcharging of 12V batteries. It protects the battery from both overcharge and discharge. This product is for use with 12 Volt solar panels and batteries only. The unit handles up to 10 Amps of array current, and 150 Watts of solar power. With an LCD digital display, this unit also allows for completely maintenance-free protection of solar panels and batteries and maintains the battery’s voltage.
Key Component of a Solar System Over 15 Watts
A charge controller is a very important feature of a solar system and must be used on all systems over 15 Watts. A charge controller protects your batteries from overcharge and discharge. Charge controllers are the maintenance free protection of your solar panel and batteries.
A charge controller monitors the battery’s state-of-charge to insure that when the battery needs change-current, it gets it, and also insures the battery isn’t overcharged. Connecting a solar panel to a battery without a regulator seriously risks damaging the battery and potentially causing a safety concern.
Charge controllers are rated based on the amount of amperage they can process from a solar array.
Product Description
The Sunforce 10 Amp Digital Charge Controller is the perfect solution to prevent the overcharging of 12V batteries. It protects the battery from both overcharge and discharge. This product is for use with 12 Volt solar panels and batteries only. The unit handles up to 10 Amps of array current, and 150 watts of solar power. With an LCD digital display, this unit also allows for completely maintenance free protection of solar panels and batteries and maintains the battery’s voltage.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I use the Sunforce 10 amp controller with a Sunforce solar panel to charge and maintain the battery on my hunting camper. We do not have commercial power available and don't want to carry a generator for a short weekend. The controller is working fine. This is the second one I have had on there. The first had a faulty digital readout screen. I had a 7 amp Sunforce, but it seemed to allow leakage overnight. This one will charge the battery up to 12.8 Volts, but apparently no more, whereas the promo says it will do 14 Volts, then maintain. It has not brought the battery up to a maintenance level as yet, but it does bring the battery back up to better than 12 Volts rather quickly after an evening of using the lights and light appliances like the furnace fan. All in all, I am satisfied with this product.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This Sunforce charge controller was bought as a component for my solar generator and at first, I wasn't sure it was going to work because other charge controllers are more expensive and this one had 10amps. Turns out i had nothing to worry about because the Sunforce can handle my 12 volt system. I was able to mount it straight to the battery box with some nuts and bolts and the fittings that go to the battery were exactly the size I needed.. I'm using n 80W micro-crystalline panel and so far, the controller is delivering a steady and fast charge to my battery. My 110 amphour battery gets charged back from 25% to 100% in about 6 hours. The indicator lights are easy to read and the liquid crystal voltage readout is accurate. The readout only uses 10ma which is good because it stays on all the time.
Here's the fun part. We made a modification on the connections by using a 15 amp 125-Volt 2-Pole Polarized Light-Duty Plug on the panel, and a 15 amp 125-Volt Light-Duty Plug on the controller's input wires. This makes it a snap, literally, to hook up and unhook the generator box from the solar panel so I can roll it inside the house.
Very pleased with this product as I'm sure you will be.
Here's the fun part. We made a modification on the connections by using a 15 amp 125-Volt 2-Pole Polarized Light-Duty Plug on the panel, and a 15 amp 125-Volt Light-Duty Plug on the controller's input wires. This makes it a snap, literally, to hook up and unhook the generator box from the solar panel so I can roll it inside the house.
Very pleased with this product as I'm sure you will be.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Arrived in perfect condition -followed the simple instructions. I have 2 batteries wired in parallel with a 60 watt solar pannel. This unit went right to work. It keeps the batteries charged and ready for use.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I think it's working, but not showing maintenance level after days of...
Bought this to go with a "HQRP 50W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel 50 Watt 12 Volt" and a AutoZone 1000CCA 12vdc battery - not a deep cycle battery, just the largest CCA battery they... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Susan Lynch
Sunforce 10A Solar Charge Controller
Recently purchased the Sunforce model 60031 (digital) and very pleased with features that work as described in description. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jerry Repine
good product
I haveit connected to a small solar array and the produce works as advertised. I will order again if needed.
Published 3 months ago by Bob
Sunforce 10 Amp. Charge Controller
Interesting little device. Voltmeter is .22 VDC high, no adjustment available. Sample time for DVM is a little slow. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Dreamer
Works great
Got the charge controller quickly. Easy to hook up and works as I expected. I am only charging with about 4.5A right now. Read more
Published 12 months ago by drbbq
Sunforce Controller
I received prompt service through Amazon.com when I order this item. The instructions were easy to follow and I wired the controller in to the system very quickly. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Bill
Excellent charge controller for the price
This charge controller was easy to install and works flawlessly. My favorite feature is the digital display that shows the current battery voltage.
Published 14 months ago by John
great charge controller at a really good price
Ordered this item on Wednesday and received it on Friday just in time for a Week end project! I did mount this controller in a RV/Camper, with 2 panel on the roof. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ruthabagah
Sunforce 60031 10 Amp Digital Charge Controller
Sunforce have low key product that are way overpriced. I would not buy this if i had a second chance.
Published on March 20, 2010 by OldFart
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