bargain solar charger

[da SLUG man]

gotta be a bargain!?
9.99 each at Maplin

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...358&T=12002844

[pops]

only one problem there the suns gone for the winter now

[da SLUG man]

only one problem there the suns gone for the winter now

get 'em in quick, ready for next year!!

[BUSHWHACKER]

gotta be a bargain!?
9.99 each at Maplin

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...358&T=12002844

I got one of those, got it from Ebay last year, same price too!

I found it doesn't work too well at night though, must be 'cos it's colder.

[da SLUG man]

I got one of those, got it from Ebay last year, same price too!

I found it doesn't work too well at night though, must be 'cos it's colder.

i thought if you put it under the interior light, it would top the battery up nicely for morning!

[BUSHWHACKER]

i thought if you put it under the interior light, it would top the battery up nicely for morning!

Good idea, I'll try that!

I'm getting a solar powered torch too!

[andycook]

i just fitted similar thing to my shed,

a mini solar panel tops up the charge on a battery unit and inside light,
too far from house and awkward to run a power cable to it

[Paff]

i just fitted similar thing to my shed,

a mini solar panel tops up the charge on a battery unit and inside light,
too far from house and awkward to run a power cable to it

I assume that you have fitted it inside the shed window as it's not waterproof?

Do you not need a charge controller if it's left connected 24/7?

Cheers.

[metalmagpie]

maplin solar charger

I probably didn't read the instructions (again) but the Maplin solar charger I bought about three months ago is outdoors and seems quite happy in the rain!

[DaveD]

gotta be a bargain!?
9.99 each at Maplin

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...358&T=12002844

Nice one...just bought the mrs a Mini which will be standing around waiting for me to fix it up.....and Maplins have just opened a unit down on the Botley Road in Oxford

[Apache]

I assume that you have fitted it inside the shed window as it's not waterproof?

Do you not need a charge controller if it's left connected 24/7?

Cheers.

Given the low output, it could be regarded as a trickle charge so I wouldn't have thought any form of control necessary.

[gillcover]

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Hiya
I use a solar charger for a radio controlled boat(bait boat for fishing) use it all week in france and it works a treat ,worth every penny

[andycook]

it came as 2 units, with waterproof solar panel, and battey/light unit to go in shed, i only have the light on briefly - as its a chicken shed/house!
i had multimeter on solar planel today and it was outputting 7 volts, not sure about current
as they came together i am sure there are electronics to prevent overcharge

[Sancho]

I just bought one, seeing as I never drive my truck (even when it works). I have two potentially stupid questions:

1. It says it won't work if the fag lighter only works with the ignition on. Does the fag lighter work with the ignition off or do I have to hook the bugger up to the battery?

2. It says it will blow my face off if I start the car with it connected. Is that just b0llocks to stop me from suing Maplins if it blows my face off?

Ta.

[Apache]

If the fag lighter isn't live with the ignition off, it wont work as there's no path to the battery. You could easily wire it to a permanent live though.