Problem: There are frequent power blackouts.
Possible reasons:
• Your solar electric system may be too small for your demands
• Your solar battery may be very old
• Your solar battery may be damaged
• There may be loose or corroded connections in your solar electric system
• The electrolyte level in your battery could be low
Possible corrective measures:
• Contact your solar electric system supplier
• Reduce the load demands on your system
• Upgrade your system
• Check the electrolyte level and top up if low
Problem: During the cold and cloudy seasons the power supply is lower than usual.
Possible corrective measure:
• Continue using the solar electric system but exercise greater conservation of
power. The power supply will rise to normal when the sunny season resumes
Problem: The solar battery acquires full charge earlier than normal and blackouts still
occur.
Possible corrective measures:
• Test the battery's state of self discharge and if high, replace with a new one
• If the problem occurs and the battery is in working order, the charge regulator
could be faulty.
• Check battery terminals for a possible loose connection