[Rhodes22-list] Solar Panel Output

Jay Friedland a.jayf at verizon.net
Wed Jul 9 19:44:01 EDT 2003


David-
Thanks for the input. My voltage loss problem needs extensive trouble 
shooting, but this may be a stopgap measure for now.
Jay

On Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at 06:34 AM, David Walker wrote:

> I reccomend using a dedicated starter battery, connected to your house
> battery(ies) via a West Marine Battery Combiner.  This allows the 
> batteries
> to all charge together either by the slar panel or the outboard 
> alternator
> but will be kept isolated during discharge. Its worked perfectly on my 
> boat.
>
> Dave Walker
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jay Friedland" <a.jayf at verizon.net>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 6:47 AM
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Solar Panel Output
>
>
>> List-
>> Can anyone tell me the output of the standard solar panels, I believe
>> Solarex, used from the factory? I'm still having a problem with 
>> voltage
>> loss with a 2 battery, 2 panel system with switch. Using only nav
>> lights and the 12v Cambridge Sound system, unable to start Yamaha
>> engine, except manually. Contemplating adding Starter batt. isolated
>> for engine only. I'm adding ICP charge controller this weekend as well
>> and take some measurements to see where I'm losing power.
>> Thanks,
>> jay
>>
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