10-26-2014, 02:24 PM | #1 |
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36v solar
batteries are starting to flag .is there a solar boost system i can purchase?
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10-26-2014, 02:41 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 36v solar
Not one that will make up for "flagging" batteries.
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11-03-2014, 06:08 PM | #3 |
Getting Wild
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Location: Alabama
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Re: 36v solar
I wired 3 12v panels up in a series on my canopy for a total of 36v's. It will slowly charge the cart over a few hours, but nothing compared to an actual charger. I do this only for while I'm hunting, so that it can trickle charge while I'm in the woods from the drive out there from the camp house. I don't need it, but it gives me that "feel good" feeling of insurance that it's slowly charging while I'm out looking for Bambi's dad in the woods!
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11-03-2014, 06:19 PM | #4 | |
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Re: 36v solar
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For example, if you were to leave the 3 panels connected to the batteries for a week or perhaps longer. (I'm new, be gentle with me!) The main reason I chose an electric model is the ability to charge via solar. I guess once I get a meter installed to monitor the charge, it's a non issue since I can just look at the gauge. |
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11-03-2014, 06:24 PM | #5 |
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Re: 36v solar
Even without a charge regulator, the low amp output (~1.5 amps) and limited peak voltage production ability (~15v per panel) overcharging is pretty unlikely unless its in the sun for over a month without any use. I would still buy or build a charge controller.
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11-03-2014, 07:15 PM | #6 | |
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Re: 36v solar
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Let's say you already have a 100W 12V solar panel and a controller for home use. Can that be used to keep the batteries topped off or does it need to be a 36V configuration from the panels? |
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11-03-2014, 08:50 PM | #7 |
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Re: 36v solar
I was not talking about panels on your house tied to your house, IMO those are best left to do what they do, your house. I thought you were talking about smaller panels that could possibly be put on your cart top. Or put by the garage or wherever its stored (thats how i keep my hibernating batteries stored).
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