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Is it okay to disable/enable charging on an MPPT?

When I do so via the VictronConnect app, it displays a message that this should only be done for maintenance. This makes me wonder if it's damaging somehow? Some I've spoken to suggest it shouldn't be done during the day when there's a solar charge going in. Can anyone confirm either way if it's okay to disable charging ... this is more for testing purposes, rather than 'maintenance'. Not something I'll do on a regular basis though.

Any advice would be appreciated...


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@SV Far Out

No it is not bad to use the enable disable function in software, for your testing purposes.

There is a remote on off terminal on the bigger chargers that has the same function.

The ve direct remote cable aslo does the same thing

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Obviously is best practice to have a DC breaker between the panels and the mppt for a safer environment for testing and set up.
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