Tom, Wow! 8 amps is huge; that won't be a trickle charger unless you can turn down the amperage, you probably want something like 0.1 amps. What size is it? Perhaps that was output was at extremely low voltage, and will drop off with increasing voltage.
Very respectfully, /s/ Meade Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 287k miles '85 190D 2.2 5 spd 106k miles '85 300TD Euro 5spd 327k miles *sold* -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Potter, Tom E Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 8:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind,was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic Thanks. I need to check the specifications on the panel to see what it is rated for. I did check the amperage output one cloudy day, and it was putting out about 8 amps. I figured some diodes would be necessary, but I do not have enough electronic savvy to figure it out. I am going to keep playing with this idea for a while. Tom Potter -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade LCDR Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 10:30 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind,was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic Tom, You'll need to get output of right around 13.0 volts. Too low, no charging will happen (might even drain battery), I don't think that too high will be a problem given that the amperage will probably be low. If the panels don't put out more than 13 volts, you'll need to find a clever way to step up the voltage. After that, maybe an efficient set of diodes to keep current flow going in correct directions, and maybe a fuse for safety on the positive side.. Very respectfully, /s/ Meade Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 287k miles '85 190D 2.2 5 spd 106k miles '85 300TD Euro 5spd 327k miles *sold* -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Potter, Tom E Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 8:22 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Solar - Wind,was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion, barely on topic While we are on this subject, I have a question. I have a solar panel from a traffic control arrowboard (You know, the ones with the blinking arrow that are placed before road construction work sites), and I would like to mount it as a trickle charger on my garage. Are there any specific electronics that I need to install to make this work properly? I do not have a controller for the panel. Tom Potter -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 9:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Solar - Wind, was 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion,barely on topic Speaking of solar power - has anyone used one of the solar cell battery trickle chargers, like come with new VWs, and are all over eBay - http://tinyurl.com/kw64s ??? Having more cars than drivers at the moment, I'm thinking they might be a good idea. Easier than hauling out the A/C powered trickle charger all the time. On 5/9/06, Bill Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Luther: > Certainly, you have a very creative mind .... I am looking at sun > and wind as a source of power ..... Photo cells and a small wind turbine > .....I am trying to move away from mechanical ...Good luck on your project > > Bill > 1981 300 TD -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives." Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
