CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
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I need a regulator for my Aerogen 3 windcharger to charge two 110 amp batteries via a "1-2-Both" selector There are many on ebay at various prices; any recommendations please.
Which Windcharger Regulator
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matthewriches
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Xylem would be a good place to start. I'm sure I've seen a twin battery regulator. Probably just a split output using diodes but nevertheless, 2 outputs. Otherwise you get onto the subject of maybe fitting a voltage sensitive relay to your existing setup.
matthewriches
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Edit: https://www.jabscoshop.com/marine/wind-generators/a412-aerogen-4-wind-generator-12v.htm link shows to speak with www.atmbmarine.com
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
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Thanks, I will check it out, but I think this regulator is obsolete. There are many regulators on ebay, but It will be good to get a recommendation from someone here who has used one of these low cost ones.
Graham376
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The Aerogen outputs DC (bridge rectifier built in to the fan unit) and the regulator is adjustable for charging voltage and also has output to the dump resistor. For charging 3 batteries, a split charge diode can be added.
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
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<img src="http://www.cactusnav.com/images/ZRUTCA-11-46.jpg" alt="Rutland HRSi 12/24v Regulator"/>
http://www.cactusnav.com/images/ZRUTCA-11-46.jpg
I am looking to fit the HRSi regulator to control the Aerogen; do you know if they are compatable?
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matthewriches
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Marlec provide good products and are one of our suppliers. They do an HRDi which has 2 isolated outputs which may suit your needs better than the HRSi? You can then not worry about adjusting the 1-2-B-O.
matthewriches
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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
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Great, thank you
robmcg
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Marlec regulators are not compatible with Aerogen chargers. Had this confirmed by Marlec tech support a few years back.
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
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Oh, so which regulator would be compatable with the Aerogen?
VicS
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Beat me to it.
I was about to ask, "Are you sure these Marlec regualtos are suitable for the Aerogen?
And quote what the manuals say " For use ONLY with Rutland 503, 504, 504-e, 913, 914i and FM-910-3 Windchargers. " and " For use with Rutland 500 & 910 (Mk 3) Windcheaters. Do not use with turbines from other manufacturers"
I believe the regulators for Aerogens are dump type regulators.
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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
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thanks, any suggestions of a dump type regulator?
Graham376
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Yes, as mentioned in #5, they're dump regs. The Aerogen presumably produces 3 phase and has the bridge rectifier built in whereas some other makes (Rutland?) convert to single phase in the regulator unit. Would the Marlec one work if the bridge rectifier in the Aerogen was bypassed so 3 phase into the reg.?
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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
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Would this chager be compatible?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-24V-...hash=item56b9866b05:m:m-yZCG25sHW35t60BjdyMqA
Graham376
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I don't know enough about them to comment but, I would source UK supply so questions can be answered and returns possible if it doesn't work. These appear to be the correct ones - https://www.shop.solar-wind.co.uk/acatalog/hybrid_charge_controllers_solar_wind.html
VicS
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Technically I think so , but Id want more details and a read of the manual before parting with over 80 quid
It'll give MPPT control of the generation which should optimise the turbine performance and shunt ( dump) control of the battery charging.
tjbrace
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Speak to Eclectic Energy. We have their D400 wind generator and dumping regulator. 01623 835400
VicS
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The Eclectic regulator will almost certainly work with the Aerogen 3 but is intended for more powerful wind turbines and at £245 rather expensive !
All the bumph on the website https://eclectic-energy.co.uk/
LadyInBed
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The Marlec HRS504 Regulator is a dump reg. I have one (probably an earlier version) on my 913.
PS £50 https://www.force4.co.uk/marlec-hrs504-regulator-12v.html
PS £50 https://www.force4.co.uk/marlec-hrs504-regulator-12v.html
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