Is this a bargain?

[irnbru]

Someone close by is selling these and sold 2 that I know of. It’s got a stand.
I don’t think it’s a bargain but am I missing something?

It’s 220 euros, still in box. Most likely no warranty since no receipt.

 

[pappajohn]

Nope.... €100 too much.
Why a 20a regulator (obviously dirt cheap) when the panel will only output maybe 5amps.....and 60 odd feet of cable

 

[irnbru]

Thanks John, I’m not knowledgeable with solar but didn’t think it was a bargain, can’t understand how he’s getting punters to buy them.

 

[pagey]

Currently for sale at the airfield site at el grao de castillion to expensive

 

[funflair]

To be fair the price of panels and regulators varies dramatically, some regulators are £10 and some over £100 likewise panels so it might depend on what you are getting for your 220 Euro.

Martin

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[Minxy]

You'd be surprised just how many people get drawn in and think they are getting a bargain as they can't be bothered to check out the true value and at this time of year they may be experiencing problems with their solar not producing enough umph and thinking 'hmmm, if I don't get enough input from my existing system I can supplement it with this 'free standing' one" ... fools and their money ...

 

[Allanm]

You can get a good 100 watt panel for under £100 and a cheap controller for around £10.
Another £10 for the cable?
Not a bargain by any means.

 

[MattR]

You can get a good 100 watt panel for under £100 and a cheap controller for around £10.
Another £10 for the cable?
Not a bargain by any means.

Can you recommend any sources for these? I would like to get a solar panel etc.

 

[Allanm]

I got my panels from Sunstore.co.uk. Looking at the prices, they seem to have gone up quite a bit.
Or you could try photonics universe. Similar kit to the original post but probably much better quality.

12V solar panels charging kits for caravans, motorhomes, boats, yachts, marine

12V solar panel solar charging kits for motorhome caravan boat campervan yacht marine off-grid

www.photonicuniverse.com

Obviously, higher output controllers are available, have a look at the website for more info

 

[tonyidle]

Here's a sensible price:

Solar Module 250W Watt Mono Crystalline Solar Panel PV Module Solar Cell | eBay

solar Panels 250 watt monocrystalline in black Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm: 1640mm x 990mm x 40mm Weight in kg: 18.6 Cell type: monocrystalline Output max.: 250 watts Open circuit voltage max.: 32.63 V Voltage max.: 38.28 volts Current max.: 7.97 A Short-circuit current max.: 8.53 A Module...

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[Late Starting]

@ tonyidle.
have you opened the link you have put up.??? Then look at the postage cost of Shipping £ 151.46 from Germany. That’s more than cost of panel..£ 123.75
Cliff

 

[irnbru]

Currently for sale at the airfield site at el grao de castillion to expensive

So you are here too then . Dont see a funster sticker on any van here at all.

 

[tonyidle]

@ tonyidle.
have you opened the link you have put up.??? Then look at the postage cost of Shipping £ 151.46 from Germany. That’s more than cost of panel..£ 123.75
Cliff

So it is . No l just linked the first one l saw. They do come up quite regularly for under £150 though. They're excess stock from the domestic solar market. Mine cost £120 but l collected on the way home from a (UK) trip.

 

[funflair]

Here's a sensible price:

Solar Module 250W Watt Mono Crystalline Solar Panel PV Module Solar Cell | eBay

solar Panels 250 watt monocrystalline in black Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm: 1640mm x 990mm x 40mm Weight in kg: 18.6 Cell type: monocrystalline Output max.: 250 watts Open circuit voltage max.: 32.63 V Voltage max.: 38.28 volts Current max.: 7.97 A Short-circuit current max.: 8.53 A Module...

rover.ebay.com

So you don't think this is a bargain then,

 

[tonyidle]

So you don't think this is a bargain then,

Possibly not

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[swiftsteve]

No, but this is. https://geek.wish.com/search/solar panel/product/5d3c66339179bc13d4a1e579?

 

[Minxy]

Regarding a regulator, in our first Globecar we had a Schaudt LR1218 (PWM) one which was sufficient for our needs with a 60w semi-flexible panel and a 3-way fridge, we then got a Votronic Duo 250 (MPPT) for our last Globecar as it had an 'electric only' fridge, this was used with 2 x 100w semi-flexible panels and we 'struggled' some of the time to stop the batteries getting too low (2 x gels).

This time our Carthago has a 3-way fridge but we have still had 2 x 100w solar panels put on it and an MPPT regulator (FOC) as we don't want to worry if we stop in one place for a few days over winter. The regulator is one that I hadn't heard of before but so far the batteries are completely topped up all the time, even when I've been in there with the radio on for hours on end. This is the regulator we have now, it's a MPPT but a fair bit cheaper than the 'usual culprits':