See above picture for a general suggestion of how this kit would go together using the components listed.
This kit assumes a 2m length of 10mm cable between each battery and the Ctek; and that your battery terminals are M8 in size. If you require a different length or cable end lug size for your battery please contact us.
Dual input 20A charger with selectable charge voltages
The D250SE is a fully automatic, 5 step charger that supplies up to 20A of power to any 12V lead-acid or lithium* service battery from 40–300Ah. It has selectable charge algorithms for AGM and lithium* batteries and can use power through its dual input from alternator, solar panel and wind power. When the service battery is fully charged, the D250SE will automatically redirect maintenance charge power to the starter battery. The D250SE can maintain a stable output up to 20A to vehicles fitted with smart ECU controlled alternators and also has a temperature sensor for optimised charging, regardless of weather conditions. *) 12V lithium batteries (LiFePO4, Li-Fe, Li-iron, LFP)
Features
MANUFACTURER: | CTEK |
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Suitable for use with smart alternators?: | Yes |
Input Voltage - Volts: | 11.5 / 23 |
Output voltage - Volts: | Max 14.4V (14.7V in AGM mode) |
Max. charging current - Amps: | 20 |
BACK CURRENT DRAIN: | Less than 1Ah/month |
Battery Temperature Sensor: | YES |
Charging Ports: | 1 |
Input from alternator - V: | 11.5v TO 23v |
Input from solar panel - V: | 11.5V to 23V |
Conventional alternator cut-in: | >13.1V, for 5 sec. (engine running, alternator charging) |
Conventional alternator cut-out: | <12.8V, for 10 sec. (engine running, alternator not charging) or service battery voltage > starter battery voltage |
Smart alternator cut-in V: | >11.8V, for 5 sec. (engine running, alternator charging) |
Smart alternator cut-out V: | <11.4V, for 10 sec. (engine running, alternator not charging) or service battery voltage > starter battery voltage |
Suitable for battery types: | All 12V lead-acid batteries including: Wet, A.G.M, gel, calcium and maintenance free + LiFePO4 lithium batteries |
Max. power input from solar panel - Watts: | 300 |
Solar regulator type: | MPPT |
Cooling method: | Convection cooled |
Operating temperature range - : | minus 20 degrees C to plus 50 degrees C Automatic reduction of power at high ambient temperature. |
Power reduction: | 30 degrees C 16A, 50 degrees C 13A |
Enclosure class: | IP65 (splash and dust proof) |
Notes: | This charger can only be used with solar panels that have a peak voltage of 23V. Please ensure that your panel is compatible before purchasing. |
Protections: | Temperature compensated charging, Reverse Polarity protection |
Certification: | Fully certified for use in vehicles |
Dimensions (L x W x H) - mm: | 192 x 110 x 65mm |
Nett weight - kg: | 1.047 |
Warranty - years: | 2 |
Bimble Solar 150W Mono Panel - Most suitable for Ctek and PWM charge controllers
150W power, great for smaller applications and lighting. These are 12V panels so you can use with PWM controllers to make a very cheap system.
This panel can be used with Victron or Epever MPPT charge controllers if 2 or more panels are connected in series due to the VMPPT panel voltage. One panel is series not adequate and not recommend in this context. Contact us for clarity if in doubt.
Size: 1325 x 680 x 30 mm - 60cm long cables MC4 ended
Highlights
Certificates
Warranty
We have packages for both off grid solar panel systems and on grid Installations. (see other listings)
As these are small panels we use standard couriers - delivery is cheaper.
Or you can collect for FREE from Near Brighton, East Sussex
Fixes without screwing holes in your roof!
Set of seven black solar panel mounting kit, including 6 brackets (4 courners and 2 sides) and cable gland. They are ideal for fixing our solar panels to any vehicle, caravan, boat, barge or even outbuildings and sheds to provide a strong, secure and aesthetically pleasing fixing method, the mounts will support the solar panel at the correct height above the surface to enable the flow of air underneath the panel and keep it cool, ensuring the solar panel functions at it's optimum. The mounts can be safely bonded to the surface removing the need to drill holes. The panel is secured by screwing or bolting it to the mounting corner, but the corner itself can be fixed with a good strong adhesive like 'Sikaflex' or 'CT1' or any polyurethane sealant to the roof. (Ensure the roof is clean and dry before attaching. If a painted roof ensure the paint is not flakey)
ABS mounts raise the panel by 25mm. Edge of panel to edge of ABS is 55mm.
We sell CT1 which is great for sticking these down, please see related products tab for different colours avaialble.
If you are fitting to a vehicle we recommend that you additionally bolt or screw the panel and mounting down as well, as the strength of these systems is only as strong as the roof type or paint on your roof!
NOTE - You need to purchase additional self tappers or bolts to fit the panel to the ABS mounts, see below for one method...
Here is a good tutorial to get you started:
10mm cable - Charge Controller to Batteries - 2 Meter with M8 Lug
You will need 2 cables per charge controler (Pos & Neg). The Lugs are on 1 end only as the charge controllers have bare wire connectors.
If you need longer please let us know
Premade 6mm Solar Cable with Male to Female MC4 connectors, quick and easy to install.
(Please note if using as a cable run from panel to controller, you would cut in half giving you 2 x 5m lengths, MC4 to bare wire.)
Double Insulated UV protected solar cable
Max load: 70A in air
Our solar cable is ozone resistant according to BS EN 50396
UV resistant according to HD 605 S2 and is tested for durability according to EN 60216
Flexible tinned copper conductor
Conductor
Class 5 flexible tinned copper conductor
Insulation
Halogen-free cross-linked compound
Sheath
Halogen-free cross-linked, flame retardant compound
Sheath Colour
Black
Fitted with Staubli 4-6mm MC4s - Staubli MC4 Link
Wire size range: 6mm2
4 Way unit can hold our Tomzn DC and AC breakers
Unit can hold the following options:
This is an empty unit, you must add the breakers you need to your cart as well, see related items tab above to see the breakers that fit.
STÄUBLI MC4 Solar PV connectors - Pair of Y Branches
Connect your solar modules together with ease using these safe and durable MC4 connectors. This pair of "Y" shape connectors (one in a male to female, female configuration, and one in a female to male, male configuration) will allow you to connect panels or strings of panels together. If you need to connect 3 panels together then it is cheaper to use 2 pairs of these than to purchase a 3 way splitter (its about 1/3 of the cost to use these)
Product information:
Technical data | |
Connector system | Ø 4 mm |
Rated voltage | 1500 V DC (UL) |
Rated current | 50 A |
Rated impulse voltage | 12 kV |
Ambient temperature range | -40 °C...+75 °C (UL) |
Upper limiting temperature | 105 °C (Stäubli) |
Degree of protection, mated unmated | IP67 IP2X |
Overvoltage category/Pollution degree | CATIII / 2 |
Contact resistance of plug connectors | ≤0.5 mΩ |
Safety class | II |
Contact system | MULTILAM |
Contact material | Copper, tin plated |
Insulation material | PC |
Locking system (UL) | Locking type |
Flame class | UL94-V0 |
UL recognized component, in accordance with UL 6703 | E343181 |
For use with our stick down panels and ABS mounting kits - also great for sealing cable holes
CT1 will successfully bond:
Unique adhesion on virtually any material in most applications without the need for additional fixings. CT1 is the ultimate solution for sealing.
Excellent resistance to chemicals
Application
Apply with a standard cartridge caulking gun or pneumatic version at approximately 6 bar (108psi)
Drying Time
Skin cure 23ºC 50% R.H. 8 minutes
Non-adhering 23ºC 50% R. 25minutes
Full cure time 23ºC 50% R.H. 24hrs - 6mm (48hrs - 7/12mm)
Affordable DC Breaker for 35mm DIN mount. Use with our DIN Rail as an easy and affordable breaker solution.
Current Flows from top to bottom of the breaker:
For charge controller wire top pole to charge controller and bottom pole to battery.
For Inverter wire top pole to battery and bottom pole to inverter.
Affordable DC Breaker for 35mm DIN mount. Use with our DIN Rail as an easy and affordable breaker solution.
Current Flows from top to bottom of the breaker:
For charge controller wire top pole to charge controller and bottom pole to battery.
For Inverter wire top pole to battery and bottom pole to inverter.