numbnuts
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Yes that would work just make sure it is the right way round
Slightly odd electrical poser
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Yes that would work just make sure it is the right way round
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swee'pea99
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Thanks, I think I shall give that a go
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swee'pea99
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Forgive me: one more. What's the controller for? Can you not just plug the charger direct to the battery and let it get on with it? (Things I can control often baffle me, and I end up not controlling them very well if at all.) Thanks.
numbnuts
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No the controller is a regulator without it you could boil the battery on a sunny day
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swee'pea99
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Yikes! I shall have to get one and do my best not to make a complete hash of it. Thanks again.
Mr Celine
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Why not charge the battery by driving the car? Alternatively if you aren't using it enough to keep the battery charged sell it and buy a / another bike.
Gwylan
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Yes, but think of fusing it and using the thickest cables possible. Might have to find out what happens when you have the engine running and the solar panel operating.
Outside my skill base.
numbnuts
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Nothing will happen as the regulator is there to stop the power from the battery going back to the panal, I've been uing mine since April so far so good
Regular.Cyclist
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I used a solar panel on a car, a number of years ago, to keep the battery topped up. On that car I was able to plug the panel into the auxiliary outlet as it wasn’t switched off by the ignition. Most cars are thought and you will need to check your specific vehicle.
If you already have a wire in place then, yes, you can use that. I assume it is grommeted where it comes through the bulkhead and is fused close to the battery?
If you already have a wire in place then, yes, you can use that. I assume it is grommeted where it comes through the bulkhead and is fused close to the battery?
DRM
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https://www.diy.com/departments/670mm-7-5a-fuse-quick-connect-ring-cable-for-use-with-schumacher
Use one of these on to the battery, then a corresponding plug on whatever charging device you go for, once each plug is correctly connected up the plugs are impossible to plug in to each other the wrong way due to them only fitting one way
Use one of these on to the battery, then a corresponding plug on whatever charging device you go for, once each plug is correctly connected up the plugs are impossible to plug in to each other the wrong way due to them only fitting one way
Gwylan
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As long as you have a regulator.
Anderson connectors are my go-to for 12v installation.
Anderson connectors are my go-to for 12v installation.
DRM
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But a bit bulky, even the small grey 50A ones, but will take a thicker cable, the connecting pins need soldering with a blow lamp, or crimping with the correct tool, which is a very expensive item
Gwylan
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This, simplest solution.
