Date:         Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:32:27 -0500
Reply-To:     Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Solar power
Comments: To: Barb Cotton <cottonscrafts@YAHOO.COM>
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Barb

There's a lot to picking the right solar system and the first thing you
need to do is figure out how much power you'll be using. Once you know
that you can compare solar panel outputs for what you need. The type of
panel your looking at is most likely for topping off a battery and
can't handle replenishing a constant draw from equipment.

JFF

Here are a few on-line links that may be helpful with getting your
electrical/solar education jump-started:

http://www.amsolar.com/
http://www.heliotrope-pv.com/
http://www.rvsolarelectric.com/
http://www.rvsolar.com
http://www.specialtyconcepts.com/
http://www.phrannie.org/phredex.html/




On Mar 18, 2005, at 11:50 AM, Barb Cotton wrote:

I need some advice. I am getting an Optima battery installed to run my
stuff when I am camped, and want to get a solar charger to keep the
power up when I am parked. I am looking at 2 different ones in the
Northern Tool and Equipment Catalog. One is small enuf to sit on the
dash, maintains 12 volt car, truck, MC, boat, or RV batteries for
$29.99. The other does all that plus says it is ideal for deep cycle,
otherwise similiar to the cheaper one, for $69.99. Also quite a bit
bigger. I don't want to spend more money than I have to, but want to
get one that will work for me. Will the smaller one work,  or should I
get the bigger one??


Barb
83 Westy

Never regret.
If it's good, it's wonderful.
If it's bad, it's experience.
Victoria Holt

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