[Shop-talk] Solar car battery chargers

[David Scheidt]

On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 6:23 PM, Mark Andy <marka at maracing.com> wrote:
> Howdy,
>
> On Mon, 11 Oct 2010, Randall wrote:
>
>>> So here's my other dumb question... Can you just toss the
>>> panel on the
>>> dashboard and have it work,
>>
>> It will work, although likely not as well as having the module in direct
>> sunlight. B Having the truck facing the right way, panel tilted for
maximum
>> effect and so on will help.
>
> One more... What wattage do I want?
>
> Here's the real deal... My '06 Chevy van will slowly discharge a battery if
> let sit for a week or two. B Presumably there's an actual small current
draw
> somewhere that I haven't found (it might help to look for it.... :-), and
> I'm thinking I can just get one of these to toss on the dash because I'm
> lazy.

You need one bigger than your leak.  But you've got a big leak.  I'd
figure out what causes it.

>
> Ease of use / no hassle is the biggest factor, followed by cost.
>
> Mark
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