sweet. I think 1 amp would be quite nice to maintain a battery during the day while it sits.
I am only even considering this because I have the good size panel already and a few smaller ones from work that would have charged 2 AA batteries.. So 3.5v max? If I wire the small panels and bigger panel together.. Am I looking at adding the wattage and amperage they provide together? Or how does that work?
Or you could pick one up from CTC; which come on sale for $9 a few times per year (reg. about $22) Has mounts pre-drilled in the base; with two connectors: a 12v socket and two clamps. It's about 4" wide; 9 or 10" long. Built-in diode to prevent discharge and a very small draw LED showing charge activity. I mounted mine on the back deck of the Jetta and wired it directly into the system. Designed to maintain a battery; car, RV or boat IIRC it can supply 2 amps at full sun.Andy
Quote from: madmedix on July 16, 2011, 07:06:31 pmOr you could pick one up from CTC; which come on sale for $9 a few times per year (reg. about $22) Has mounts pre-drilled in the base; with two connectors: a 12v socket and two clamps. It's about 4" wide; 9 or 10" long. Built-in diode to prevent discharge and a very small draw LED showing charge activity. I mounted mine on the back deck of the Jetta and wired it directly into the system. Designed to maintain a battery; car, RV or boat IIRC it can supply 2 amps at full sun.AndyGot a link to that panel? I doubt a panel 4" wide; 9 or 10" long can put out 2 amps at 12V.