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Category Archives: Charging Systems
Solar charging system operational
The idea of charging batteries from solar energy sounds simple and the basics are indeed simple however there are several important issues that must be addressed to provide a safe and reliable system. In a multi-panel parallel array, if one … Continue reading
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Solar Panels on Cantilever Adjustable Mounts
I have worked on the design and fabrication of the adjustable solar panel mounts for more than two months, on and off. The number of parts is staggering considering this seemed such a simple idea in my head. In the … Continue reading
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Making the Cantilever Solar Panel Mount
The shipment of T-6061 T-6 Aluminium arrived about a week ago. With a break in the weather I started fabricating the Cantilever Solar Panel mounting brackets which allow the panels to stow nicely on the hard shell dodger while sailing … Continue reading
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