Topic: Solar

[John Florida]

I found this for Libirtas to ponder on:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200328565_200328565&issearch=167987



 This was in the automotive section.

[AlanS]

Just remember, folks. You're going to need some serious charging for your batteries drained after a long night. Nights and cloudy days can reek havoc on solar charged batteries.

[John Florida]

Just remember, folks. You're going to need some serious charging for your batteries drained after a long night. Nights and cloudy days can reek havoc on solar charged batteries.

 No doubt this is just a jump off point for discussion sake.

[Libertas]

Thanks JF, one more thing to consider.  Charging 4 batteries at once is pretty good.  We get weather up here, but I don't think we're so socked in to where we threaten Seattle for cloudiest spot on earth.  4 batteries at least gives an opportunity to stretch out usable power.

[Pandora]

Gunsmith tells me that there are different kinds of "solar" panels; some don't require sun, just light.

[John Florida]

Thanks JF, one more thing to consider.  Charging 4 batteries at once is pretty good.  We get weather up here, but I don't think we're so socked in to where we threaten Seattle for cloudiest spot on earth.  4 batteries at least gives an opportunity to stretch out usable power.

 Having no idea how long it takes to charge or how long they will last depending on what you use them for then you may even need more than four.

[Libertas]

I'm gonna have to work up multiple options, then drag my brother & BIL out to NT and inspect stuff in person, then figure out which way to go.  Thanks for all your help! 

 

[Delnorin]

People started asking me what I wanted for Christmas... after I got that blank stare when I told them Ammo and started to list off calibers..... I had to get more creative...



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Wicked nice !

[Libertas]

Here's the link, man, they got all sorts of stuff!

http://www.earthtechproducts.com/nomad-7-watt-flexible-solar-panel.html