{"product_id":"phocos-ecoterm-14a-pwm-solar-charge-controller","title":"Phocos EcoTherm 14A PWM Solar Charge Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman-engineered 12V PWM solar charge controller for lead-acid batteries — compact, rugged and built for demanding mobile solar applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhocos EcoTherm 14A PWM Solar Charge Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, highly durable solar regulator designed for \u003cstrong\u003e12V lead-acid battery systems\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman-engineered by \u003cstrong\u003ePhocos\u003c\/strong\u003e, the EcoTherm is designed for reliable operation in demanding outdoor and mobile environments, with a wide operating temperature range of \u003cstrong\u003e-40°C to +60°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eIP68-rated casing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003e14A maximum charge\/load current\u003c\/strong\u003e, temperature-compensated charging and integrated battery protection, it provides a simple and dependable solution for 12V solar charging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly well suited to the \u003cstrong\u003eFlexopower FlexoSun 165W solar panel\u003c\/strong\u003e when used with a compatible 12V lead-acid battery system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Phocos EcoTherm 14A?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EcoTherm uses \u003cstrong\u003ePWM (Pulse Width Modulation)\u003c\/strong\u003e charging technology, providing a straightforward and cost-effective solution for appropriately matched \u003cstrong\u003e12V solar and lead-acid battery systems\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal where simplicity, compact dimensions and rugged environmental protection are more important than the additional energy-harvesting capability of an MPPT controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor systems requiring higher-voltage solar input, greater PV capacity or maximum solar energy harvesting, consider the \u003cstrong\u003eFlexoTrack 30A \/ 100V MPPT Solar Charge Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14A maximum charge\/load current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12V system voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePWM solar charging technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003elead-acid batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong\u003eGEL, AGM and flooded lead-acid batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP68-rated casing\u003c\/strong\u003e for high protection against dust and water ingress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP21-rated electrical contacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in \u003cstrong\u003edeep-discharge protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOvervoltage and undervoltage protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature-compensated charging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-40°C to +60°C operating temperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and lightweight design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman-engineered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoHS compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-year product warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for the Flexopower FlexoSun 165W\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phocos EcoTherm 14A is an excellent choice for use with the \u003cstrong\u003eFlexopower FlexoSun 165W solar panel\u003c\/strong\u003e in a compatible 12V lead-acid battery system. 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