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Subject Topic: Solar panel 13w Post Reply Post New Topic
Personcn150
09/7/2014 at 3:38pm
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I just wanted to say that I used a folding 13W solar panel to keep my leisure battery charged whilst staying at a festival for 1-week with my family. We used our solar charged battery for the 12v lights, water pump, and charging our phones / tablets. I was very pleased with this as I wasn't sure if a 13w panel would be suitable for the job. The battery charge indicator stayed in the green for the whole week (and it was quire overcast on some days).

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PersonWhatamess
10/7/2014 at 3:02pm
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I've always been a bit nervous of going for more than a night or two without electricity but I bought one of these solar panels recently (Maplin £63.99) to go away for 5 nights. As you experienced, indicator still on green at the end of the stay. Well pleased.

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Personcn150
10/7/2014 at 7:53pm
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Yes - I was worried too, but the 13w panel was fine for the lights, pump, and phone charging. I've got a 75Ah battery. I've also started using a 4w panel to trickle charge my battery when my caravan is in storage - that keeps the battery topped up, even over the winter with battery still in its caravan compartment. I don't think a 13w panel would suffice for any heavier usage such as a TV. I'm pleased about it as I can now now go anywhere without having to worry about having an electric hook-up.

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PersonHEJC72
10/7/2014 at 9:37pm
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I also use a 13w folding suitcase solar panel and find it keeps my battery topped up nicely.

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Personcn150
10/7/2014 at 10:51pm
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That's good to hear as sometimes you see people saying you need at least 28w or even more like 100w. Like you I've found that a 13w panel is fine for lights, pump, phones. Do you use your panel for similar things?

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Julian



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