Using Midnite Solar Classic 250 Controller / Regulator

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  • Interstateblue
    Junior Member
    • Jul 2019
    • 3
    #1

    Using Midnite Solar Classic 250 Controller / Regulator

    Hey need some honest feedback about using the Midnite Solar Classic 250. We are selling these on ebay as we acquired them from a bankrupt dealer. They retail for $1000 and we are selling for $380. Just wanted to know how good they are and what experience you have using them? Oh and our username on ebay is Interstateblue. We have both the full version and one called a buck with less features for $290.


    thanks
    Tags: charge controller, inverter, midnite solar, mppt, regulator
    • Mike90250
      Moderator
      • May 2009
      • 16020
      #2
      Classic is good. not sure about the version called Buck. They have a model called Kid and another called Brat
      Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
      || Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
      || VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A

      solar: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Solar
      gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Lister

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        • Interstateblue
          Junior Member
          • Jul 2019
          • 3
          #3
          The buck version that we sell for $280...here's what they say about it. - The CP model does NOT include Follow Me jacks, Arc Fault detecting feature, Ethernet interface, or AUX ports (so the MNWBJR is not supported).

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            • Mike90250
              Moderator
              • May 2009
              • 16020
              #4
              Without the ethernet interface, you are hosed and have to manually reprogram the controller with push buttons and menu screens (pure torture for me)
              Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
              || Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
              || VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A

              solar: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Solar
              gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Lister

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                • littleharbor
                  Solar Fanatic
                  • Jan 2016
                  • 1998
                  #5
                  Still, for the price this is a good deal. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the smaller output of the 250 model. OTOH you can run up to 298 max VOC into it. This controller would be a good choice for someone who has to place the array up to hundreds of feet away from the controller/batteries/inverter due to the ability to run high voltage/low current in small gauge, inexpensive wire. The most practical system voltage would be a minimum of 48 volt nominal.
                  2.2kw Suntech mono, Classic 200, NEW Trace SW4024

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                    • Interstateblue
                      Junior Member
                      • Jul 2019
                      • 3
                      #6
                      Hey we got another shipment in so if anyone wants some of the midnite solar classic 250 models new in the box, write me direct and we can sell you one for $350 including shipping or we have the classic 250 buck which does NOT include Follow Me jacks, Arc Fault detecting feature, Ethernet interface, or AUX ports (so the MNWBJR is not supported). We can sell you one of those for $289 including shipping. you can write me at surplustexas@aol.com.

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