A flexible panel like this looks like it will fit. To add to the genasun recommendations. Most controllers require a solar panel with an output voltage greater than that of the battery it is charging. Genasun makes an 8 amp boost model that will "turn on" and start making charge current as soon as the panel is putting out 5 volts.
Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/161669212758 On May 24, 2016 11:14 AM, "David via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > THANK YOU all for saving me much research. A Genesun controller it will > be. Now I need to figure out if the companionway is the way to go... > > David F. Risch > (401) 419-4650 (cell) > > > ------------------------------ > Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 11:06:47 -0400 > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup...again. > From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > CC: dainyr...@icloud.com > > I agree completely with the benefit of Genusun controllers. I have 3 > GV-10's. Also, Fred is absolutely correct about the very high voltage > produces by solar panels. > > Bob > > Bob Boyer > S/V Rainy Days (1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230) > Blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com > Email: dainyr...@icloud.com > Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore) > > On May 24, 2016, at 11:01 AM, Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Strongly recommend a Genasun controller. They make a 5 amp model that will > fill the bill. Genasun uses all ceramic capacitors which are more reliable, > especially in harsh environments. The Genasun is a true MPPT controller and > allows charging to continue taking place even in partial shade, where other > controllers cut off. You'll get more charging out of the panel that with > either a lesser controller or no controller. Worth every penny. I did a LOT > of research. :-) > > > http://genasun.com/all-products/solar-charge-controllers/for-lead/gv-5-pb-5a-solar-charge-controller/ > > Bill Bina > On 5/24/2016 10:48 AM, David via CnC-List wrote: > > Just to verify, it seems at 50 watts and a 400 amp battery capacity, I > will not need a controller. Or is t prudent to have one anyway... > > David F. Risch > 1981 40-2 > (401) 419-4650 (cell) > > > ------------------------------ > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > _______________________________________________ This list is supported by > the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help > us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=icon> > Virus-free. > www.avast.com > <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> > <#m_4660247960351386274_DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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