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jimw · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:48 am Post subject: solar panel trickle charger

Hi, does anyone have any experience of these?
I have just bought one to keep my battery charged up while in storage
will update as results become clear.

mechanic · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject:

Hi jimw,
was thinking of one myself, but so far the reports I have read have made it seem as if it was not worth the initial outlay so I will await your results with eagerness.
Tony

cfadmindave · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject:

what exact model did you buy Jim ?

jimw · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject:

roboughton · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject:

I have had and used one, not much good for anything other than keeping the battery charged when its NOT in use. If you are using the battery it will not make much use.

jimw · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:28 pm Post subject:

roboughton · Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

You also need to make sure the battery is charged prior to putting it into storage as it will only maintain the charge not actually charge it all the way up so i was told.

Welshman · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 1:55 pm Post subject:

Hi there folks,

May I refer you to the solar panel guide published on the site. This should explain the size solar panel you require to fit your needs and the need to fit a battery master, so that you don't cook your battery once the battery is fully charged. I have had a solar panel for three years, and I have to say, they are a godsend in some environments.

"Take care out there"

theflyingscot · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:20 am Post subject:

hi guys , i have both systems left over from my motorhome days , the little cigar lighter panel from maplins and a big 80watt panel for the roof with a charge controller which was great for my leisure batteries .

anybody wan't to buy them??? Wink

jimw · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject:

theflyingscot · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:43 pm Post subject:

hi jim , £200 and that includes the charge controller which you need . just had a look on ebay and sunshine solar are selling there 80 watt panel for £410 without controller so that must be a good deal ????

would you like it ?

theflyingscot · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:58 pm Post subject:

nath · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 2:44 pm Post subject: trickle charger

Hi we have had a sunsei 6W trickle charger and it works really well

got it from solar kits direct vat free... they are good quality trickle chargers a

and have saved us a lot of hassle as our battery was ALWAYS flat at the

beginning of the season!

Langy01 · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 11:37 pm Post subject:

I have one of Maplins 100mw chargers, haven't used it for some time now but did have it hooked up to the Caravan everytime it wasn;t in use. Certainly didn;t see the battery discharge, especially over the winter months when we didn't use the Caravan for about 10 weeks.

Worth £20 and Maplins sometimes haev these on offer for £10.

Paul