Solar panel and leisure battery purchase (1 Viewer)

[Sift]

Hello all. As suspected, the solar panel isn't supplying any power and the leisure battery is now in a sorry state (presumably due to lack of use and hence no charging of any kind).

I need to stump up for a new panel and battery. Before I go to the nice motorhome dealers near me, is anyone aware of any deals or discounts available for cost comparison purposes please?

Regards,
Lee.

 

[pappajohn]

before splashing out....have you checked the voltage with a multimeter or just relying on the controllers led ?

Could just be the controller thats not working.

The wires on the Panel side of controller (red and black on the left of the controller) will be around 17v/18v
Battery side of the controller should be around 13.6v in sunshine

 

[Sift]

before splashing out....have you checked the voltage with a multimeter or just relying on the controllers led ?

Could just be the controller thats not working.

The wires on the Panel side of controller (red and black on the left of the controller) will be around 17v/18v
Battery side of the controller should be around 13.6v in sunshine

Cheers Pappa. Unfortunately I have used a multimeter to confirm.

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[pappajohn]

Cheers Pappa. Unfortunately I have used a multimeter to confirm.

fair enough....thought i would mention it before spending big bucks :thumb:

 

[Wildman]

be sure to disconnect the solar before removing the battery or you could goose the controller. Chances are a dead battery may have cooked it already.

 

[Moodybrook]

Solar

I got my stuff from these, not the battery, there are many threads on batteries here. Do a search.

http://www.bimblesolar.com/

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[Wickolad]

Hi Sift, I know you've said you have confirmed with a multimeter and don't want to appear condescending in any way. Did you test at the panels waterproof junction box at all? Should be about 41v open circuit I believe. I only ask this as there is usually a diode in there and the leads are soldered to the circuit board, always worth a check to ensure the solder connection isn't broken due to vibration, or a broken cable/connection between the panel and controller. Only a thought but worth a check if you've only tested at controller end of circuit. Again, sorry if you've already done this, it's just, I'd hate to have to splash out for anything twice.
Lance

 

[Sift]

Thanks again for all the responses. Much appreciated.

Regards,
Lee.

 

[aba]

Realistically you don't want to be paying much more than £1 per watt for a solar panel.

I just got a 140 watt panel for £149.00 which I think is about the right price.

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