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Solar charging kits

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PaulinVictoria

Discussion Starter · Mar 16, 2015

I want to get a solar setup to keep my batteries topped up - mostly to make sure the bilge pump works. Anyone used these kits? Watt Mobile Flexible Standard Solar Kit - Marine Outfitters - Ontario Canada
I was thinking of the 50w panel. Is this something suitable for a two battery setup? Would the charge controller automatically keep both batteries topped up, or would I need to add in a charge combiner such as the Blue Seas ACR unit?

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Markwesti

· #2 · Mar 16, 2015

To answer your question no , however I'm thinking about getting some panels myself , here are some ones I have been looking at .
https://www.emarineinc.com/40w-12v-solar-fixed-frame
Also this is a good read .
Installing A Small Marine Solar System Photo Gallery by Compass Marine How To at pbase.com

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Markwesti

· #7 · Mar 16, 2015

I know this isn't in your back yard , but I think it's a good deal for someone .
Siemens SP-65 12 volt solar panels

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