The one I got is a Renogy 50W mono crystalline : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DVPPFDS/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item
And the 10’ extension that I wired to a Blue Sea plug: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DGXGKWA/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item On Feb 25, 2015, at 5:03 PM, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > May I ask which unit? > > David F. Risch > (401) 419-4650 (cell) > > > Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 16:58:45 -0500 > To: efran...@mac.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List Batteries -- Flooded, Sealed or AGM? > From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > I installed a 50W solar panel last summer to keep batteries topped off at the > mooring. I bought one sized to fit the sliding companionway hatch. I ran > the wires to a 12v outlet plug near the start panel and from there to a > charge controller mounted in the lazarette. I leave it just sitting on the > hatch when gone and unplug it and throw it on the rear mattress when I get to > the boat. It is heavy enough that it is not going anywhere short of a serious > gale, but light enough that it is easy to move around. It worked great last > season and well worth the time investment to get the wiring installed. Dave > > On Feb 25, 2015, at 3:36 PM, Eric Frank via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Ed, > But it takes only a small panel to provide adequate current to keep them > topped off. You will need your alternator when using the batteries for > cruising, of course, but sitting on the mooring, even 0.5 - 1 amp is > sufficient. That's all I use on Cat's Paw (kept on a mooring); I have a > small solar panel on the forward hatch. Even with a small panel, though, I > recommend a simple charge regulator to stop the charging when the batteries > are topped up. > > Eric Frank > Cat's Paw, C&C 35 Mk II > > One thing to keep in mind is wet cells can lose up to 10% of charge per month > and gels only lose around 1%. For a boat on a mooring or otherwise off shore > power this can be a factor. > If you go wet cells on a mooring you will want a solar panel to keep them > topped off. > > Joe Della Barba > Coquina > C&C 35 MK I > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <pastedGraphic.tiff> > > > _______________________________________________ Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including > unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT
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