Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont...

2016-03-04 Thread David Knecht via CnC-List
Hi Edd- The one I have is not thin enough to open the hatch (probably a bit more than an inch thick). That would be nice, and I am going to think about something thin or lighter if/when I have to replace the panel. But it is not a big deal, taking it below when I come to the boat and putting i

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2016-03-03 Thread Richard N. Bush via CnC-List
CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Sent: Thu, Mar 3, 2016 1:06 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont... I got a Blue Sea socket and plug and wired the plug to the panel and mounted the socket near my engine panel and ran that to a Sunsaver Duo controller in the lazarette and

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2016-03-03 Thread Edd Schillay via CnC-List
David, Is your 50W thin enough to leave on the companionway hatch when sailing? In other words, can it slide with the hatch forward? If so, what panel did you use? All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's Cap

Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont...

2016-03-03 Thread David Knecht via CnC-List
I got a Blue Sea socket and plug and wired the plug to the panel and mounted the socket near my engine panel and ran that to a Sunsaver Duo controller in the lazarette and from there up to the battery compartment. I just plug in the panel before I leave the boat and unplug when I come back and

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2016-03-03 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
: Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont... David, No experience with a waterproof plug, but I once considered the idea and rejected because of aesthetic reasons with the routing of wires, chance of leaks, and the trip hazard on the foredeck. The solar panel that charges the battery under my V

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2016-03-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
-list.com] On Behalf Of David via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 4:21 PM To: CNC CNC Cc: David Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont... So I don't want a permanent setup and an easy setup/put-away. I am thinking the foredeck (on mooring and anchor) has the most sun exp

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2016-03-01 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
easy to install. Just my 2 cents Marek C270 "Legato" Ottawa, ON From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 16:21 To: CNC CNC Cc: David Subject: Re: Stus-List solar power setup Cont... So I don

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2016-03-01 Thread David via CnC-List
So I don't want a permanent setup and an easy setup/put-away. I am thinking the foredeck (on mooring and anchor) has the most sun exposure. Anyone try a waterproof plug set up with a flexible solar array? Thanks in advance. David F. Risch 1981 40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) To: cnc-list@cnc-li