{"product_id":"14a-ip68-ecoterm-solar-regulator-by-phocos","title":"14A IP68 Ecoterm Solar Regulator by Phocos","description":"\u003cp\u003e*Delivery: 2 to 5 working days from payment clearing, product type and stock levels dependant.\u003cbr\u003e*Order, payment, sale, refund and returns, Terms and Conditions Apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact PWM solar charge controller designed for lead acid battery systems. This unit features IP68 waterproof casing and integrates seamlessly with Namib solar panels. Manufactured to German engineering standards and backed by a 2-year warranty. RoHS compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 1.25em 0 0.5em;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pu-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 0; box-shadow: none; outline: none; background: none; table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003ePhocos (Ecoterm range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eController Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003ePWM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eSystem Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003e12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eMax Charge\/Load Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003e14A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eMax PV Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003e30Voc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eCharge Stages (at 25°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eFloat 13.8V | Main 14.4V (0.5h daily) | Boost 14.4V (2h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eBattery Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eLead acid — GEL, AGM, flooded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eIP68 casing, IP21 contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eOperating Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003e-40°C to +60°C, up to 4,000m altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eDimensions \/ Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003e100 x 61 x 20mm \/ 160g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003eMax Wire Cross-Section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent);\"\u003e10mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0; opacity: 0.65; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0.4em 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 1.25em 0 0.5em;\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP68-rated casing for reliable outdoor and vehicle-mounted installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman-engineered, RoHS compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in deep discharge, overvoltage and undervoltage protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow 4mA idle consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 1.25em 0 0.5em;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12V lead acid battery systems only (GEL, AGM, flooded) — not suitable for LiFePO4 batteries. Compatible with panels up to 30Voc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 1.25em 0 0.5em;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire the regulator between your solar panel and 12V lead acid battery, respecting the maximum 30Voc panel input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse cable no larger than 10mm² cross-section for the terminal connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe regulator manages float, main and boost charge stages automatically — no manual adjustment needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pu-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 0; box-shadow: none; outline: none; background: none; table-layout: fixed; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 1.25em 0 0.5em;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pu-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 0; box-shadow: none; outline: none; background: none; table-layout: fixed; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pu-faq\" style=\"padding: 0.45em 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; list-style: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this regulator be used with a lithium (LiFePO4) battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"pu-faq-c\" style=\"width: 1em; height: 1em; flex: none; opacity: 0.6; transition: transform 0.15s;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 9l6 6l6 -6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.4em 0 0;\"\u003eNo — this Ecoterm regulator is designed for lead acid batteries (GEL, AGM, flooded) with charge voltages set for that chemistry. For LiFePO4 systems, use an MPPT controller rated for lithium charging, such as the FlexoTrack 30A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"FLEXOPOWER ZA","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":58239797854511,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/2060\/7791\/files\/ECO14_no_connector.png?v=1784730336","url":"https:\/\/goprepared.co.za\/products\/14a-ip68-ecoterm-solar-regulator-by-phocos","provider":"Go Prepared 4X4 and Camping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}