Date:         Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:10:22 -0700
Reply-To:     Andy Highland <andy@420.AM>
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From:         Andy Highland <andy@420.AM>
Subject:      Re: Any solar gurus out there?
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net>
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I have been going about it backwards, trying to choose a system based
on the charging documents at

http://www.odysseyfactory.com/support.htm

The battery is a PC1200 (44Ah).

On a recent trip I discharged the battery in 2 days. So, I would
estimate that my usage is about 150Ah per week. I need to find a
system that will keep up with that rate of usage, and will meet the
minimum requirements of the odyssey PC2100. The best solution seems
to be an 80W panel, but based on the odyssey docs, that will not
bring the battery out of deep discharge. I guess that's when I'll
start the engine. Which begs another question, how much current does
the alternator put out with the engine at idle?

thanks,
andy

On Aug 15, 2006, at 3:47 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote:

> Bring a lot of money. Basically, you will need 150 watts and a charge
> controller. You are looking at spending ~$1,000 for this much power
> and that
> will only be available on sunny days. Then you need some good
> batteries to
> store that power to make it worthwhile. Why do you need that type
> of juice?
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of
> andy highland
> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 9:00 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Any solar gurus out there?
>
> I'm hoping to acquire the components for a solar charging rig rather
> quickly and could use some help. I want to come up with a rig that
> will
> provide 10A at 14.3V.
>
> Thanks,
> -andy
>