Victron SmartSolar 150/35 Solar Charge Controller

In this video I describe the functionality and operation of the Victron SmartSolar 150/35MPPT solar charge controller.
Earlier video showing what the LEDs indicate
• What do the LEDs tell ...

[@jeffgrier8488]

That seems like a pretty good charge controller. With all of its functions and capabilities, I think it would be hard to beat.

[@todddunn945]

I agree, I am quite pleased with the three Victron controllers I own.

[@phoenixkepo2743]

Thank you Todd. Very instructive.

[@todddunn945]

ypu are welcome. I am glad to be of help to you.

[@litionphelepe1750]

It's really worthy to have. No regrets at all.

[@todddunn945]

I have been very pleased with mine too.

[@brentjohnson6654]

Nice video. I am looking to charge odd sized lithium tool battery And don’t think a cheap PWM will work with a battery bank of 18-20v. Thanks for your detailed steps in your video.

[@todddunn945]

you are very welcome

[@josephbirta7674]

Hi great video lots of information very happy that you’re doing it one question hi do you wanna buy one by there is the right hand side there’s actually a little dial and you didn’t explain that to us yet can you explain that little tiles I can’t do anything with battery type thank you very much and please get back rotary dial on the right hand side

[@todddunn945]

That dial allows you to select presets manually for different battery types. However, you can also select those presets with the phone app, or define a custom battery type with the phone app. If you use the phone app there is no need to touch that dial switch and settings made with the phone app override the dial switch setting. See page 7 of the manual - read note 3.

[@neilcartwright654]

hello nice controller and video. I am curious on what panels you used please?

[@todddunn945]

I have six Rich Solar 170 watt 12 volt panels. They are wired in series.

[@earthenergyhex]

@@todddunn945 do they have to be in series? or does it have booster capability to boost the voltage from 12 to 24 volts?

[@todddunn945]

@@earthenergyhex Since my batteries are wired as a 24 volt bank, the charge controller requires at least 30 volts or so to start charging. So since I am using nominal 12 volt panels, I do have to wire at least two panels in series to get enough voltage from the panels to start the controller. Also, because I have about a 50 foot wire run from the panels to the controller wiring the panels in series while keeping the current low minimizes voltage drop losses in the wires. The Victron controller will not boost the voltage up to that required for charging. Thanks for the comment.

[@jeremy87turbo87]

I like your video but you really have to stop smacking your mouth every time you talk I love watching your video just pointing something out that happens to annoy me trying to make you better.... You definitely have a good microphone

[@todddunn945]

Sorry about that. I will try to improve.

[@jeremy87turbo87]

@@todddunn945 great vid I did buy this because your vid and the amount of information you gave....so thank you lots plz keep up the super informational videos

[@todddunn945]

@@jeremy87turbo87 Thanks. I am pleased to be able to share what I know and glad it helped you to make a decision. I will try to keep posting useful videos. I am currently looking at getting a new Victron Smart shunt. When I do that I will post a video about the product.

[@Bergwacht]

Victron is hardly affordable and totally overrated, but reliable. You just pay 35€ vor a USB Cable lol

[@todddunn945]

Affordable depends on the individual. I find Victon reasonably priced for the quality and reliability. The bluetooth variants of their components have no need for a USB cable.