MATTOO wrote: So I'd like to have a small panel for keeping my batteries tickled up. Any experience and suggestions please. Have two batteries, one start and one deep cycle house. 12 v system. Cheers. |
Olfart wrote: In damp conditions, I bring the solar panel inside as I have not gone to the trouble of attempting to seal it like Steps apparently did with his, but being retired and now at home most of the time I can keep an eye on the weather and bring the panel inside if needs be. You need to remember that these solar panels are not battery chargers in the true sense of the word but the trickle charge they do impart certainly keeps your batteries topped up enough that you seldom need to check whether there is sufficient power available to start the outboard. |
Olfart wrote: MacSkipper: I do not consider what I have set up as being "a lot of work and additional wiring to have problems with" - I have just got a simple system that works well for me, bearing in mind the boat sits outside under a storage cover when not in use. I decided I needed something that would allow connection of the solar panel to the batteries without one having to take the storage cover off to get access. The ciggie socket on the dashboard also works as a power source for a hand held flood light; for charging my cellphone and my portable VHF on the go; as well as powering a 12 volt water blaster which is used to wash the boat and trailer at the ramp. I guess one could say this is one's version of working hard at being lazy... |
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