tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post6835905777019818049..comments2024-03-27T08:40:31.785-06:00Comments on Clayton Cramer.: Solar Panel in the Telescope GarageClayton Cramerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-25482331843175349032014-02-18T11:47:20.410-07:002014-02-18T11:47:20.410-07:00It is a charge controller -- at least it claims to...It is a charge controller -- at least it claims to be.Clayton Cramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-71766993764864945992014-02-18T11:40:47.271-07:002014-02-18T11:40:47.271-07:00At $150 for the HF 45 watt system (I don't kno...At $150 for the HF 45 watt system (I don't know the notional list price, but it's <i>always</i> on sale for $150) it's probably cheaper to buy it just for the panels and have a space regulator/charge controller.<br /><br />Indeed, if your existing regulator isn't also a charge controller, it may overcharge batteries, and be worse than nothing.Sigivaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16152366541957466049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-853034661192317182014-02-17T15:35:41.058-07:002014-02-17T15:35:41.058-07:00I already have an inverter and voltage regulator a...I already have an inverter and voltage regulator and the solar panel. I am looking for a cheap way to experiment and provide at least some power in the telescope garage.Clayton Cramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-50219694803647940562014-02-17T14:30:46.359-07:002014-02-17T14:30:46.359-07:00Harbor Freight has a complete solar power system f...Harbor Freight has a complete solar power system for less than $200.00. Requires battery & inverter, but includes voltage regulator, which has a 12VDC "lighter style" outlet, USB port, etc. It's 45 watts capacity, which I would consider a minimum for practical uses.jdunmyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304517693383396419noreply@blogger.com