http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/ Dan’s Blog about Sailing on a Telstar 28 named Pretty Gee, Friends, Family, Photography, Security, Technology, and other things. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:01:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-59386 New 10W Solar Panel. Question Regarding Wiring (with pictures) - SailNet Community Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:33:48 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-59386 [...] rather small battery, you won't need a regulator at all for a 10W panel... For further info check this out Best wishes! PEdro __________________ Pedro Portugal To view links or images in [...] [...] rather small battery, you won't need a regulator at all for a 10W panel… For further info check this out Best wishes! PEdro __________________ Pedro Portugal To view links or images in [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-59274 Electrical System | JdFinley.com Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:30:41 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-59274 [...] those researching the subject, here are a few links that I found very helpful: Dan’s Solar Power on Boats Sailing Subscribe to RSS [...] [...] those researching the subject, here are a few links that I found very helpful: Dan’s Solar Power on Boats Sailing Subscribe to RSS [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-58536 Looking for a low windage, low maintenance, simple electrical system solution - Page 5 - SailNet Community Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:48:41 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-58536 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-58213 Need advice, Installing a solar panel - SailNet Community Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:39:49 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-58213 [...] does your solar panel have blocking diodes on it or not? I would recommend you read the primer on Solar Power on Boats I wrote on my blog. __________________ Sailingdog Telstar 28 New England You know what the [...] [...] does your solar panel have blocking diodes on it or not? I would recommend you read the primer on Solar Power on Boats I wrote on my blog. __________________ Sailingdog Telstar 28 New England You know what the [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-58184 solar recommendations please - SailNet Community Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:58:18 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-58184 [...] have a decent MPPT charge controller to do this with. I would recommend you read the article on Solar Power on Boats I have written on my blog. __________________ Sailingdog Telstar 28 New England You know what [...] [...] have a decent MPPT charge controller to do this with. I would recommend you read the article on Solar Power on Boats I have written on my blog. __________________ Sailingdog Telstar 28 New England You know what [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-57302 Equitment Check List - SailNet Community Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:47:11 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-57302 [...] you'll need some sort of passive charging capability. I'd recommend reading the primer I wrote on Solar Power on Boats as a starting point about the passive recharging capability, and this website for basic information [...] [...] you'll need some sort of passive charging capability. I'd recommend reading the primer I wrote on Solar Power on Boats as a starting point about the passive recharging capability, and this website for basic information [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-57252 Live Aboard Solar Panels - SailNet Community Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:04:18 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-57252 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-55063 Trolling motor power consumption? - SailNet Community Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:49:38 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-55063 [...] A non-MPPT charge controller will run about $20. I'd recommend you read the primer I wrote about Solar Power On Boats too. __________________ Sailingdog Telstar 28 New England You know what the first rule of [...] [...] A non-MPPT charge controller will run about $20. I'd recommend you read the primer I wrote about Solar Power On Boats too. __________________ Sailingdog Telstar 28 New England You know what the first rule of [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-53244 Battery consumption/charging calculator - Page 3 - SailNet Community Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:01:34 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-53244 [...] regeneration capacity. I've written about Solar Power on Boats and would recommend you read the article. Unlike using the engine, a solar panel doesn't require you to carry fuel. Unlike a wind [...] [...] regeneration capacity. I've written about Solar Power on Boats and would recommend you read the article. Unlike using the engine, a solar panel doesn't require you to carry fuel. Unlike a wind [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-53087 Battery consumption/charging calculator - SailNet Community Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:26:11 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-53087 [...] regeneration capacity. I've written about Solar Power on Boats and would recommend you read the article. __________________ Sailingdog Telstar 28 New England You know what the first rule of sailing [...] [...] regeneration capacity. I've written about Solar Power on Boats and would recommend you read the article. __________________ Sailingdog Telstar 28 New England You know what the first rule of sailing [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-52766 Yacht electrical systems - SailNet Community Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:49:19 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-52766 [...] having passive recharging is going to be a necessity. I have written a pretty decent primer about Solar Power on Boats that you might want to read. 3) Do you need to have 110 VAC via an inverter when not connected to [...] [...] having passive recharging is going to be a necessity. I have written a pretty decent primer about Solar Power on Boats that you might want to read. 3) Do you need to have 110 VAC via an inverter when not connected to [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-52300 Engine will not crank and required charging time - SailNet Community Thu, 13 May 2010 03:00:02 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-52300 [...] engine to top off your batteries and not good for the engine to do so. I'd recommend you read the primer on solar power on boats that I wrote a while back. [...] [...] engine to top off your batteries and not good for the engine to do so. I'd recommend you read the primer on solar power on boats that I wrote a while back. [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-51280 Adding a third battery - SailNet Community Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:09:20 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-51280 [...] I'd highly recommend you read the primer I wrote about solar power on boats on my blog. I'd point out that if you're going to be depleting the batteries significantly, as you would [...] [...] I'd highly recommend you read the primer I wrote about solar power on boats on my blog. I'd point out that if you're going to be depleting the batteries significantly, as you would [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-50576 Recommendation for Solar Panels - SailNet Community Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:56:29 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-50576 [...] recommend you read the primer on solar power on boats I wrote. I would recommend you get Kyocera solar panels. The 130 watt panels are on sale for a very good [...] [...] recommend you read the primer on solar power on boats I wrote. I would recommend you get Kyocera solar panels. The 130 watt panels are on sale for a very good [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-50252 Onboard electrical power - SailNet Community Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:33:09 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-50252 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-49715 Is a little Generator worth it? - SailNet Community Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:53:07 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-49715 [...] to recharge the batteries. I've written a basic primer for solar power on boats which you can read here. [...] [...] to recharge the batteries. I've written a basic primer for solar power on boats which you can read here. [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-47350 Electrical draw of autopilots? - SailNet Community Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:23:24 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-47350 [...] do better than that, of course only when the sun is shining. See this link for good solar advice.Solar Power on Boats | Adrift at Sea As sailingdog says, he really never has to run the engine to charge his batteries - solar takes [...] [...] do better than that, of course only when the sun is shining. See this link for good solar advice.Solar Power on Boats | Adrift at Sea As sailingdog says, he really never has to run the engine to charge his batteries – solar takes [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-47219 Rollable/stowable Solar Panels - Page 2 - SailNet Community Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:33:03 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-47219 [...] (MPPT type) will convert wattage to amps and amps to voltage. See this link for the details: Solar Power on Boats | Adrift at Sea [...] [...] (MPPT type) will convert wattage to amps and amps to voltage. See this link for the details: Solar Power on Boats | Adrift at Sea [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-38512 solar panel any good? - SailNet Community Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:37:14 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-38512 [...] the primer on Solar Power on Boats I wrote... the panel is probably shot if it is discolored and has permanent condensation inside the [...] [...] the primer on Solar Power on Boats I wrote… the panel is probably shot if it is discolored and has permanent condensation inside the [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-36143 Gear Reccomendations - SailNet Community Sat, 09 May 2009 04:30:28 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-36143 [...] especially, if this is going to be the primary battery charging system. Read the primer on Solar Power on Boats I wrote. I highly recommend getting an MPPT-type solar charge controller. [...] [...] especially, if this is going to be the primary battery charging system. Read the primer on Solar Power on Boats I wrote. I highly recommend getting an MPPT-type solar charge controller. [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-33556 Charging Battery - SailNet Community Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:00:00 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-33556 [...] recommend you read this primer on solar power on boats. Then you need to figure out what your rough daily electrical usage is, and how many days of [...] [...] recommend you read this primer on solar power on boats. Then you need to figure out what your rough daily electrical usage is, and how many days of [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-33071 Solar Panel connections - SailNet Community Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:00:28 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-33071 [...] SB2000 and the Outback Flexcharge MX60 are MPPT type controllers. Would highly recommend you read this primer on solar panels on boats that I wrote. __________________ Sailingdog Telstar 28 New England You know what the first [...] [...] SB2000 and the Outback Flexcharge MX60 are MPPT type controllers. Would highly recommend you read this primer on solar panels on boats that I wrote. __________________ Sailingdog Telstar 28 New England You know what the first [...]

]]> http://blog.dankim.com/2009/02/02/solar-power-on-boats/comment-page-1/#comment-26487 Solar Product Review - SailNet Community Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:08:15 +0000 http://blog.dankim.com/?p=427#comment-26487 [...] recommend you read this post on solar power first. As for name brands... I'd recommend going with an MPPT charge controller. [...] [...] recommend you read this post on solar power first. As for name brands… I’d recommend going with an MPPT charge controller. [...]

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