DX grunt... in the flesh

[DX grunt]

Bump. I'm excited - so are you, so please read my thread. lol

Got the solar mods done.

[Silver]

Very tidy - thanks for putting this up DxGrunt.

[DX grunt]

Thanks guys. I had the 95lt Evakool fridge down to -14 today and am happy with that. Also cranked up the HandiWash and had hot water in no time. Didn't seem to loose much battery power at all with both running at the same time.

I know squat about 12v. Took it to the auto electrician and said "Fix it please", and he did.

All I provided was the regulator and solar panels - that's it.

This is what I know about the parts that were used......
9mm twin sheathed cable 8B&S (15 metres of cable)
Solar Glands CG20 20mm
13mm spilt convoluted tubing
50amp Anderson Plug and terminals
Cover suit 50amp Anderson Plug
Pipe/cable support clamps 19mm
W/Proof fuse holder with 6mm cable
6mm Twin Sheath cable per metre
Workshop Sundries ?? ($3.70)
Labour

I had it wired up to charge my 2nd battery (Deep cycle).

Long story, but they're 125w BP solar panels. Apparently they don't make them any more, but have upgraded to 130w panels.

I don't know where most of this stuff goes, but I am one very happy customer.

Hope this helps.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[Sir Roofy]

well done rossco
now you can plug the kettle in make a cuppa and relax
one top thread mate enjoyed the trip

[Dark 1]

Good to see the solar is FINALLY finished hope it is all your expecting. As i've said time & time again simply one of the best utes around.

[Dark 1]

Look foward to seeing grunt in the flesh at the meetup.

[DX grunt]

Look foward to seeing grunt in the flesh at the meetup.

Thanks for the comments.

I was just thinking of bringing my swag and sleeping in the back, but if enough pressure is put on me, I'll bring the full monty. LMAO

[Dark 1]

Thanks for the comments.

I was just thinking of bringing my swag and sleeping in the back, but if enough pressure is put on me, I'll bring the full monty. LMAO

I reckon you'll need the whole lot mate, cause if your camp is that big it might help hide the "yota". lol

[DX grunt]

OK, just for you. hahahahahaha

[SCADA]

Nice build...bit like what I plan for sometime in the future.

Just for your information, solar panels will generate about 30 - 40% more energy over a daily cycle if the sun is kept perpendicular to the panel. Of course you wont be able to track the sun perfectly but the more you can angle them facing the sun, the more effective they will be. Wikipedia has a great page on solar cells here ---> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photo_voltaic

I'll will be interested to see how yours perform in a "real world" situation.

If you want any advice on inverters, I may be able to help.

Cheers