Re: (ET) Solar Cell wattage needed

["Christopher Zach" <czach computer org>]

If you want to do it, I recommend getting 180 watts worth of panels. Three
60 watts in series will keep you from ever plugging your tractor in again.

details on my web site: www.crystel.com


Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill" <wilbett earthlink net>
To: "elek-trac Discussion group" <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 10:15 PM
Subject: (ET) Solar Cell wattage needed


>     Can any of you solar cell charging guys give me a feel for how much
solar
> cell output wattage is enough to be of any use for charging or 
> maintaining
charge
> on batteries based on your experience? Harbor Freight Tools is 
> advertising
a 1.5
> watt 12 volt solar cell for $10. Would three of those be of any use with
our
> elec-traks? How many solar cell watts are needed to recharge in a week?
Also my
> farm tractor sits outside all winter with its 12v battery. Would 1.5 
> watts
keep
> the battery charged or at least safe from freezing through the winter?
>
> Thanks for whatever info you can throw at me.
> Bill
>
>
>