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13-12-14, 11:08 PM
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Maplins solar battery charger?
Has anyone used one of those solar trickle chargers,Maplins have one for £9.99 with a trickle charge of 1.5W which I think May be a little strong,any thoughts!!!
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14-12-14, 08:37 AM
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Re: Battery charging
Ive not tried one but i know Rictus01 on here has (click here) so might be worth a pm or wait and see if he see's your thread. HTH
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14-12-14, 10:21 AM
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Re: Battery charging
12 volts with 1.5 watts equals approximately 0.13 amps
even if the solar panel reaches 14 volts it will still only be a trickle charge current of around the same amperage Basic charge rate on an optimate is around 0.6 amps or so. I would presume that a good battery would be kept "topped up" in good sunshine conditions................. Helps? Cheers Terry |
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05-01-15, 09:52 AM
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Re: Maplins solar battery charger?
These solar panels from maplins have an overcharge safety built into them so no need to worry.
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05-01-15, 11:37 PM
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Re: Maplins solar battery charger?
I use one because I have no power outlet near my bike at my apartment. Works great.
This: http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/solar-powe...-charger-l58bf
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06-01-15, 08:21 PM
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Re: Maplins solar battery charger?
Used them on cars when I'm away for long periods. Money well spent.
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01-02-15, 01:27 PM
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Re: Maplins solar battery charger?
Just picked one up from my local Maplins this morning, they are being superceded by an up market job and the remaining stock is being sold at £14.99. Anyone who wants one better get one quickly before they sell out.
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03-02-15, 11:09 AM
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Re: Maplins solar battery charger?
How is everyone getting on with their chargers?
Has anybody modified the connection so that it can be left attached and the panel removed when not required? |
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03-02-15, 11:19 AM
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Re: Maplins solar battery charger?
I'll let you know how it's going when( if) I get it back from my son!!!
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