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Solar kit for boat

daveville30 · 2020-05-04 14:21:26

Hi I have a boat and want to install a solar panel to keep the batterys topped up.ive 2 12v batterys linked together to give 24v to the starter.ive seen a few kits on e bay with a charge controller what size kit and would it need to be a 24v solar panel?

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#62 26-08-2020 10:49am
unkel

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GBP70 plus shipping for the two panels? Plus GBP25 plus shipping for the charge controller? Not too bad, but I could have sold you similar for a bit cheaper. With no shipping costs and no waiting time

That charge controller is more than capable for your setup, it can handle 2-4 full size panels

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#63 26-08-2020 10:58am
daveville30

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Yea so about 100 sterling. The open circuit voltage is 21v and I have 2 panels so would I need a charge controller that does 42 v mine says max solar input 41v.

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#64 26-08-2020 11:01am
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Here's a pic

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#65 26-08-2020 8:52pm
daveville30

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Wheres all the solar heads all day?

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