Good to hear, will pick mine up in the next couple of daysQuote:
Originally Posted by lucus30
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Good to hear, will pick mine up in the next couple of daysQuote:
Originally Posted by lucus30
Do you have a link ??Quote:
Originally Posted by macca
I have some spare solar panels here I'm thinking of bolting to the roof rack
not 100% sure yet, not happy having to park the Patrol in the sun for full
benefit
Here you go mateQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...ecommendations
Two powercrank 105ah Agm batteries 260 ea
Did you have something else supplying power also cos I don't see how those panels can put out 10amps, 8.5 at the most.Quote:
Originally Posted by lucus30
and they are from sca after all:p
I use the rough & ready 70% calculation to estimate a panel’s output when mounted flat or close to.Quote:
Originally Posted by megatexture
Wattage of panel divided by nominal voltage & multiplied by 70%.
In this instance 150/12 = 12.5 12.5 x70% = 8.75A ..... so I’d agree with MT’s estimate of 8.5amps.
However - brand new panels often perform over spec & ‘settle down to more conservative figures after a little regular use. In addition a bright but cool day, particularly if close to large bodies of water (reflection) can also push output above specs. These are the exception rather than the rule though. It is also possible that this new solar blanket has a higher efficiency that
most panels available, but I too wouldn’t expect that from SCA products.
So Lucas, when, a bit further down the track, your panel’s output is more like MT expected - don’t be disappointed - it’s normal. :)
Any updates on your Patrol>Quote:
Originally Posted by megatexture
Measured with a clamp metre it wasn't quite 10amp some thing like 9.7 but close enough for me.
Even 8.5 amps I'd be stoked with. Fridge draws about 4 so even if it was running constantly id be in front
I do have another 120w foldable if i ever needed more juice
a o ring ... damn they aren't cheap
Yep she's going good bar a transfer case seal leak and antenna motor died and front end bushes majorly flogged out.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Though not doing damage yet so not high on my ever growing list to do unfortunately