They look like remote location, utility grade panels. Rather Low efficiency, high reliability, SHOULD BE high impact resistant. (The cells look like the amorphous silicone type)
As for running *A/C* appliances, most consumer hand tool motors are Universal type, which will run just fine off D/C (But will destroy the AC rated switch in rather short order). Seller is PROBABLY on the level, but unless you know him and view the merchandise before buying, caveat emptor. Specific question to ask: Where exactly did he obtain an entire crate of these highly specialized panels?!?! (They should be selling for at least $750/each or more) > > Well first off, since when can you see through solar > panels? The picture looks like tinted glass. I was also > confused about the 102 Vdc for a 26x48 inch panel. Not to > mention running a Grinder and Sabre saw (both are > typically AC devices) directly off of the panels. > Either his picture is wrong *and* he mistyped some stuff > or I would not want to go near that "deal" > > Don > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Rod Hower [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 12:11 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Solar panels near you > > > > > > A list member sent me this. > > I'm wondering if the solar experts on the list would > > know if this is a good deal? I would really like to > > solar charge the TEVan (also provide power to all those > > lights the kids leave on). > > Rod > > > > > > Rod; > > > > I saw these solar panels on Ebay and thought you might > > be interested. > > > > They are somewhat near you. > > > > Stay Charged! > > > > Hump > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1773036 > > 364 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Save the Date! October 9-11th > Register for the Prelude User Conference online now at > http://www.prelude.com/events_group.htm . >
