I installed a Nicro 4 inch solar vent in Alianna this past summer. It seemed to run 24/7 all summer long after I turned it on following 3 days of initial charging in bright sunlight. I was at the boat yesterday afternoon and noticed that the fan had stopped. We have had a fair bit of dull rainy weather around here lately and of course daylight hours have decreased considerably as the seasons changed so I expect there was not enough sunlight to keep the battery fully charged. I had hoped that the fan would run all winter long to keep the air inside the boat fresh during layup so I intentionally modified my tarp to allow full access of the collectors to the daylight sun and I left the fan in the on position. Better interior ventialtion during winter storage was one of the main reason that I installed this solar vent but now there does not seem to be enough light to keep the cells fully charged. I am wondering if leaving the vent in the "on" position to use up whatever level of charge it aquires under such conditions may be doing long term damage to the recahrgeable battery and I wonder if I should keep it turned off during winter storage. Any advice appreciated. Thanks
Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, *Alianna* Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 12:49 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Jim, > > Is it still running at 5 or 6 am? That's important because that's when I > think the highest potential for condensation is. > > Dennis C. > > On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 10:34 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I have been running my Nicro vent on an Energizer 2500 mAh C cell for...I >> dunno, 4 or 5 years. It's pretty dark here a lot of the winter, and I have >> had no issues. >> >> Jim Watts >> Paradigm Shift >> C&C 35 Mk III >> Victoria, BC >> >> On 6 November 2014 14:28, jtsails via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Dennis, >>> The Tenergy brand have a good reputation with the R/C crowd. I would >>> recommend sticking to NiCd type batteries for this application. They have a >>> lower capacity than NiMH but usually hold up much better. Tenergy makes a >>> 3500mAh C-cell. A good source for quality batteries is your local hobby >>> shop (one that deals with R/C planes, not a chain type hobby store). The >>> rechargeable batteries you typically find at chain stores are low quality >>> junk and more expensive to boot! >>> James >>> >>> >>> *From:* Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> *Sent:* Thursday, November 06, 2014 1:53 PM >>> *To:* CnClist <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> >>> *Subject:* Stus-List Rechargeable C cell batteries - Nicro solar vent >>> >>> The battery on my new style Nicro solar vent finally died (Nicro >>> model N20703S). Seemed to last the 3-5 years in Nicro's literature. >>> >>> The manual states at least 2800 mAh C cell is needed. I replaced it >>> with a Nuon 3000 mAh C cell from a local battery store. Now I'm >>> researching them and find Nuon batteries don't get good reviews. >>> >>> Be interested in hearing listers experiences with other brands. Other >>> brands are Powerizer, Tenergy, GLE, etc. *Note*: Must be *minimum *2800 >>> MaH. (For example: Energizers are only 2500). >>> >>> I'm assuming that less than 2800 would work but wouldn't work well in >>> winter. Short days, long nights and cold temps would probably cause energy >>> to run out in the wee hours. >>> >>> FYI: Changing the battery in the new style Nicro vents is a PIA. After >>> you remove the 3 mounting screws, you have carefully pry the solar panels >>> up to reveal the battery and change it. Flexing the panel is likely to >>> crack it. >>> >>> Dennis C. >>> Touche' 35-1 #83 >>> Mandeville, LA >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >>> page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >>> page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >> page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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