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Re: [T3] Solar battery chargers/maintainers?


Toby Erkson wrote:

>Anyone using a solar panel to maintain a battery?  Or to even charge a
>battery?  This is a route I would really like to take as I have two small
>batteries (jet ski and motorcycle) and sometimes a car battery that need a
>maintenance charge on them during the off-season.
>
>What should I look for?  Wattage/amperage minimum/maximum?  Diode to insure
>polarity?  Etc.
>
>  
>
Believe it or not, the one the VW Dealerships use seems to be the one I
see recommended the most. It suction cups to the inside of the
windshield. I often see these on eBay for $10-$20

An example of one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Solar-Panel-Battery-Charger-Cars-Boat-RV-More_W0QQitemZ4593977272QQcategoryZ31284QQcmdZViewItem

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