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| BILLY NO MATES |
Posted - 02 Aug 2011 : 09:38:33
I HAVE FITTED THE SOLAR PANEL BOUGHT FROM CHRIS. MY QUESTION IS WHEN CRUISING AND BATTERY CHARGING FROM ENGINE, DO I NEED TO DISCONECT THE SOLAR PANEL FROM BATTERY? |
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| BILLY NO MATES |
Posted - 04 Aug 2011 : 07:21:07
Thanks Chris |
| chris.s |
Posted - 03 Aug 2011 : 22:36:21
Hi "Billy"
Yes, Steve is right, they have a built in diode so won't draw a current from the alternator or flatten the battery, the panels are fit and forget and designed to keep the batteries topped up, dependant on your battery size you shouldn't overcharge.
Cheers
Chris
Chris |
| BILLY NO MATES |
Posted - 02 Aug 2011 : 13:09:01
Thanks Steve |
| stevewildcat1 |
Posted - 02 Aug 2011 : 11:16:48
You shouldn't have to, if I remember correctly, they have diodes on them. this will stop current going to panel. you certainly won't if you have fitted a controller unit between the panel and the battery bank.
hope this helps
Steve
Little Lottie, Burscough |
