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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=070440820-17022011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>My vote is the Morningstar ProStar. Either the PS-15M or
PS-30M. The built-in meter is handy and the unit is a Charge Controller and Load
Controller at the same time.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=070440820-17022011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>On/Off button for the Load controller can act as a light
switch if you place the controller near the door or at least at a handy
height.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=070440820-17022011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>For a tight budget, just get the meter free version, PS-15 or
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=070440820-17022011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Has a simple charge status LED group and battery type
selector. </FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=070440820-17022011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Built-in auto 12V or 24V detection.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>August
Goers<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, February 17, 2011 3:00 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
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Off Grid Wrenches,</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Does
anyone have any feedback on what brands and or models of small 12v charge
controllers they like? I'm looking at setting up a small emergency power shed
with a couple of PV modules and deep cycle batteries and perhaps a Morningstar
or Xantrex small charge controller. We just need something to power a light or
two and some cell phone chargers, etc.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Also,
has any tried the Morningstar SureSine 300W inverter?</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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