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As an update to this, I ditched the solar panel which although was gradually adding small amounts of charge I knew it wasn't doing enough. I...
Your pictures illustrate just how good the white looks on the Prius (y) I'm not into modding, but I have to say those wheels look great. They...
As I stated in the beginning I have no knowledge of volts/amps etc so that is why I don't "seem to grasp the importance of tenths of a volt when...
I checked the battery cold this morning (solar panel was disconnect last night) and the voltage as 11.94 volts so had dropped a bit since I...
Went out and started the car this morning without any problem after sitting unused for just over two weeks. The voltage on battery in ready mode...
The panel has been off all night as I hadn't connected it this morning as I knew the meter was today so I should be getting an accurate reading....
As a quick update, I ordered a multi-meter which has just arrived . I have checked my battery and it is reading exactly 12 volts so it looks as...
I also feel mine could do with coming up a little so will be interested in any replies. When following another mid size car at normal distance...
Think I need to get myself a battery meter of sorts so I can see how much its putting into the battery, all I have is a device that shows whether...
Unfortunately I have already purchased it, but the main thing is that I know I am not going to overcharge my battery which was my main concern....
I must say looking into this more has whetted my appetite for solar and now wish I purchased a more powerful panel and controller to experiment...
Thanks Sam, so it looks like it's not needed then, just call me paranoid... or worse :LOL:
Hi Dave, Its me again :unsure: Is this the kind of thing? [MEDIA] The diagram they show looks to be more complicated than what my needs would...
Mainly because I am naturally cautious and I didn't get a reply that stated what you have just said above, that it will 'not' be a problem. Now...
Interesting, I will have a look into that, thanks.
I meant the technology of it and having to connect it to the car physically :unsure:
Looks a bit too complicated for me, but very interesting.
It was me just wanting more of a gadget item that made me choose solar, not the running costs, but in this case my sensible head should have ruled...
Oh yes, its part of my regular checks, not that it ever moves (y) Thank you.
I have just checked the small, small print and it states it does not need a charge controller as a 10W panel will not overcharge a 12V battery,...
