Solar Panel for bike

doogalman · 16-Sep-2006, 09:48

Then the problem is elsewhere. Does it turn over good with a jump-start .

twpd · 16-Sep-2006, 10:25

I have a solar panel that I use for trickle charging the bikes and my van. It cost £9.99 from Maplins. It does the job a treat but, it's too big to carry on a bike and is only suitable for trickle charging at around 180mA. It takes days to put any meaningful level of charge into a battery.

chicken · 16-Sep-2006, 13:26

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Originally Posted by twpd

I have a solar panel that I use for trickle charging the bikes and my van. It cost £9.99 from Maplins. It does the job a treat but, it's too big to carry on a bike and is only suitable for trickle charging at around 180mA. It takes days to put any meaningful level of charge into a battery.

Is it this one?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...solar&doy=16m9

Looks like they have raised the price but sounds like a good alternative to an optimate if you don't have a power source in the garage.

Rob B · 16-Sep-2006, 13:29

If you've tried a new battery, what about all the power cables? Soemthing getting very hot when your cranking??

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16-Sep-2006, 09:48	#1
doogalman Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 9,937 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Enjoy as much time without work Mood: No point in working long hours to die early Then the problem is elsewhere. Does it turn over good with a jump-start . Reply

16-Sep-2006, 13:29	#4
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy If you've tried a new battery, what about all the power cables? Soemthing getting very hot when your cranking?? Reply