http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22442222 en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:07:32 EDT Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:07:32 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22454426 --
Darn, its gettin that time to go to Wallymart to gits me picture taken agin.
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I have been using these for about 14 years when the Stock Toro went bad and not wanting to give them $115.00 hooked up these two Scooter Batteries I had laying around. I totally discharge then at least once a week.

May need to do some math on the inverters and go with a lower output one and research and play with Solar - looking for best bang for the buck.

I know longer need the mulching mower, so I could rob some of its wiring and wiring hookups. It shows me how much I am drawing and the state of the batteries and has some safety factors built in to not totally use up all power.

Thanks for your thoughts and link.
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Darn, its gettin that time to go to Wallymart to gits me picture taken agin.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22454421 Wed, 27 May 2009 19:56:59 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22454381
Cannot find specs on Amp draw on the motor - but with both batteries. I can mow for 2 hours.

I guess I will just have to 'play' around.
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Darn, its gettin that time to go to Wallymart to gits me picture taken agin.
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Darn, its gettin that time to go to Wallymart to gits me picture taken agin.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22454353 Wed, 27 May 2009 19:42:14 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22445535
We tow a large RV and the only things we need 110v for is: microwave, wife's hair dryer, and A/C. Everything else is either 12v or propane.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22445535 Tue, 26 May 2009 12:12:49 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22445315 Read this »www.ccis.com/home/mnemeth/12volt/12volt.htm
The 12v Side of Life.
It will save you money by understanding the process before you start buying.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22445315 Tue, 26 May 2009 11:39:10 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22443650 recharge a 12v battery for use.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22443650 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:45:00 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22443082
One way is to write down what are yopu planning to use and how long, and sum that up. Based on that you can figure oout how many panels you need. Due to losses, you probably want at least 33% more.

Another way is just to buy one panel, and try to use the system for a while to see if one panel is enough. (buy a voltmeter, and check the batteries' voltage several times daily.)
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And the winner is:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22443082 Mon, 25 May 2009 22:31:04 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22442866 www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d···er=90599
That unit provides 45 watts. If you have the battery capacity to store the power, it would take 31 hours of sunlight to provide the power to drive 1400 watts for 1 hour.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22442866 Mon, 25 May 2009 21:50:37 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Solar-Trickle-Charger-for-Car-Battery-22442222
I have a long separation just starting out of the blue, w/ the S.O.. I have always wanted to take a long road trip....so I am going to do it.

I have a lot camping supplies so I am ok there and food. I have a guaranteed check each month.

I have a 2002 Ford F-150 4x4 that I just had my mechanic go through, so no worries . O

What I "want" to do is get a trickle charger or ? to charge 3 - 12v deep cycle batteries like those that go into Mobility Units for Personal Scooters like a 'Rascal', "Amiga" or 'Hoveraround'. I have a friend that runs a small company that services, sells and takes in trade in these units. So I have a source for these batteries for free. [have one battery that is over 15 years old and going strong]

Right now I not wish to wire into the main battery/charging system using a isolator.

So in essence, I want to charge up the batteries with the sun and then use an inverter of 1000w or 1400 w to charge a laptop, cell, use flourescent lights and some other lighter uses.

Any ideas? How large of an charger would I need?
thanks in advance,
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Darn, its gettin that time to go to Wallymart to gits me picture taken agin.
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