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Great for RV, Marine & Recreational Cabin Solar Systems!
The Brat, a 30A Charge Controller, is made for small renewable energy systems. It's ideal for pumping water, electric fences, exterior lighting and other similar applications.
SELECTABLE CHARGING MODES - 20A charger with 10A load control, 30A charger without load control
NO RELAYS, NO FANS, NO EXTERNAL HEAT-SINK
LED'S - Four LED's for Bulk, Float, Load On and Low Battery. Patterned blinking LEDs provide feedback about fault conditions.
LOAD CIRCUIT - A unique feature of the Brat is the load circuit. This versatile feature can be used for many purposes including running well pumps, electric fences, or billboard lights​ in remote areas​.
CUSTOMIZABLE LIGHTING CONTROLLER - The Brat sports a highly customizable 16 position rotary switch lighting controller.
  • Lights ON for 3 hours after dusk, OFF then ON again for 1 hour before dawn
  • Lights ON for 4 hours after dusk, OFF then ON again for 2 hours before dawn
  • Lights ON for 6 hours after dusk, OFF then ON again for 2 hours before dawn
  • Dawn-To-Dusk Mode (Load ON only during daylight hours)
  • Dusk-To-Dawn Mode (Load ON only at night)
  • 24 Hour Mode (Load ON always) except for LVD event
MAIN CHARGER SETTINGS
  • Selectable 11 or 11.7V Low Voltage Disconnect (doubles on a 24V system)
  • Low-EMI Mode for sensitive loads
  • Load Control/Charge Control selection switch
  • Auto-Equalize ON/OFF Control
  • Solar Clock Mode: User selectable mode in which lighting run-time automatically adjusts for seasonal daylight. Example: A two hour setting in summer will automatically extend in the winter
COMPACT DESIGN - We understand space can be a struggle in a boat or RV. With that in mind we kept the physical design of the Brat compact ​without sacrificing performance.
SEALED FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS - All Brats are weather proof, sealed in a clear UV stabilized polycarbonate housing! (Type 3R/IP55 Class 1 Division 2 pending).
REPAIRABLE - Field repairable printed circuit board (by a qualified technician)
BUILT IN ARLINGTON, WA - USA
The Brat Charge Controller is an incredible Charge Controller, the only one made right here in the USA. See your local dealer or check out our "Where To Buy Section" to order your very own Brat today!

Recommended Accessories


MNPV3 - $154.00
Gray aluminum type 3R rainproof enclosure with deadfront, will accept three 150VDC (MNEPV) breakers or two 600 VDC fuse holders.


MNSBB - $23.00
(Midnite Short Busbar) Shorter version of the insulated bus bars. These are useful for PV+ input on the narrow OB E-Panel and for a separate PV- bus bar for charge controllers that require them. 180 amps. Four #6 and two 1/0 wire slots.


MNSBBN - $12.00
MNSBBN - 2.3" long. Two 1/0 & four #6 wire slots. 180 amps. Comes with mounting screw& nut #10-32 x 7/8". Made in USA, NRTL recognized.


MNBABYBOX - $59.00
General use powder coated aluminum enclosure for retrofits, small inverter disconnect, PV disconnect, AC or DC distribution.


MNBIGBABY - $71.00
General use enclosure - holds up to 4 13mm wide din rail breakers from 1-63 amps.


MNEDCQUAD - $92.00
General use aluminum enclosure for 4 panel mount type breakers from 5 - 100 Amp.


MNSPD-115 - $135.00
The MidNite Solar 115V Surge Protector Device (MNSPD) is a Type 1 device per UL1449 rev3 and has an outdoor rating of 4X for outdoor use. Protection for battery circuits.


MNSPD-300-DC - $135.00
The MidNite Solar 300V Surge Protector Device (MNSPD) is a Type 1 device per UL1449 rev3 and has an outdoor rating of 4X for outdoor use. Protection for Classic and other charge controllers, off grid PV combiners and 120/240 VAC circuits.


MNEPV 1A thru 63A - $22.00
150VDC din rail mount breaker available in 1 to 63 amps (13mm wide).


MNEDC 5A thru 100A - $27.00
5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 amp 150VDC Panel Mount. 10,000 AIC

Retail Outlets
For a more complete list of ONLINE DEALERS, STOCKING DISTRIBUTORS, STOCKING RESELLERS, ELECTRICAL SUPPLIERS and INTERNATIONAL outlets Click Here!
altE Store Boxborough MA USA
e Marine Systems Fort Lauderdale FL USA
Solar Biz Jefferson WI USA
Unbound Solar Mount Shasta CA USA
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