V Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Can anyone suggest a Solar Powered Battery Charger to trickle charge the car battery whilst not being used in the winter weeks? Needs to be weather proof. Cheers SV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Check out camping places like towsure (http://www.towsure.co.uk i think) But they arent that cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 Cheers John, I scouted around and think i'll opt for this one. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=33340&TabID=1&source=3&doy=14m12 Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grazer Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Where would you put it? Not that there would be any point up here with the 3.5 minutes of UV exposure per day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 15, 2004 Author Share Posted December 15, 2004 Either in the dash when its not covered up or otherwise just on the floor outside noting this one is 965 x 330 x 25mm. I'm now lookiing at the smaller one as i think that might be just a tad too big. Manufacturer: http://www.icpsolar.com/specifications.php3?id_article=13 OPTION 2. 5w - 330 x 330 x 25mm http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=33337&TabID=1&source=14&doy=14m12 Manufacturer: http://www.icpsolar.com/specifications.php3?id_article=11 + as its only a minimal charge i dont think i need to protect over charging. Seems to have been tested ok as one of the FAQ states: Q.Can my panel be left outdoors without a protective covering? A. Yes. The Pro-Kit panels have been weather protected and can be mounted outdoors. Panels are completely weatherproofed and can withstand ½ inch hailstones, up to 180ºF heat and can operate under 3 inches of snow (on sunny days). All half price at the mo with free delivery, now: 15w £79.99 5w £39.99 Regards SV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Remember you will have to conect it directly to the battery or other perm 12 source. The cig lighter is not live with ignition off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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