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Offline Zen

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Sort'a Off Topic Tech Question???

« on: August 18, 2009, 08:54:27 PM »
I know this isn't exactly a VW question, but it does involve using parts from a VW . . . so . . .

 :?: I'm building a Solar Pannel.  I'm using 36 3" X 6" cells wired in series.  They are supposed to be worth about 1/2 volt each under ideal conditions, but I've seen a pannel built with the same cells put out nearly 19 volts.  Maximum current output is something like 3.3 amps.  I want to use it to charge a bank of deep cycle batteries.  I've already got all the parts for the pannel and I'm in the process of building it.  The one thing I haven't gotten figured out yet is the charge controller . . . I can buy cheap, made in China unit that is supposed to handle up to 22 volts input an 7 amps of current from Harbor Freight for about $30 bucks . . .  but considering what I'll have tied up in the pannel (about $125 bucks) and in the batteries (I haven't priced them yet, but since China has started buying up all the lead to paint Hot Wheels with, I they are EXPENSIVE), I want to have a good controller and I just don't have a lot of faith in an electronic part made in China for Harbor Freight to sell cheap.  I'm trying to keep this project as low budget as possible, and I was wondering  :idea:  . . . Is there some way to rig up a Bosch solid state regulator for a 12 volt generator to do the job?  If so, how would I wire it up?   :?

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Sort'a Off Topic Tech Question???

« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2009, 12:07:21 AM »
It has become apparant that I need to bury the musket with the Godfather over the whole T34 thing to unite again and defend the boarders of Tn.

The Triangle is building a wweapon of mass defunktion!!! To arms...

Haha... Zen I have no clue, I think you already know the answer about the made in China parts. As for doing anything with a Bosch Reg good luck I haven't a clue how that would work.

Offline Ret.Bugtech

Sort'a Off Topic Tech Question???

« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2009, 07:44:11 AM »
Go get Smelly Cat.  I bet he could get 220 Volts out of a Brick and some Maytag parts and some salt water .   :shock:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

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