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02-05-2013, 02:14 PM
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Portable solar
Saw this setup:
Anywhere Solar Tech
Don't know anything about the product.
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02-05-2013, 02:48 PM
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Re: Portable solar
50W never seems like enough to bother with.
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02-05-2013, 03:29 PM
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Re: Portable solar
Nice and compact, much cheaper than than the portable 50w system that GoWesty sells for $600. All depends on what your needs are.
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02-06-2013, 04:07 PM
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Re: Portable solar
50 watts is the minimum I would ever go for something to maintain a battery system. As far as use in the field, it would take a long time to recharge a large battery or a bank of batteries from a deep discharge, but would be great for smaller items like phones and maybe an I-pod.
I think they are selling for about 300 till the end of the month if you tell em you saw the ad in FMC.
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02-06-2013, 10:44 PM
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Re: Portable solar
I went and looked at their fleabay store: A 100w panel, charge controller and basic wiring for $180, you need to add another $20 or so for mounts, extra wire etc. but not too bad a price.
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03-13-2013, 04:40 PM
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Re: Portable solar
Finally broke down and bought a 100w panel, solar controller, roof-mount brackets and the necessary wire to set up a recharging system for the van. Got it from Renergy on fleabay for just under $200 inc. shipping. The controller is pretty simple looking but does work so far. The panel is monocrystalline, frame is robust, has a good guarantee. Did not have time to wire it up permanently but set it up for external use with a couple of legs.
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03-13-2013, 05:11 PM
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Witoke: nice background :-)
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03-13-2013, 09:32 PM
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Re: Portable solar
[quote="rionapo"]Witoke: nice background :-)
Ah yes, secret spot #17. It's south of Socorro and west of the interstate, best in the spring and fall. A small group of us have been developing it as a little climbing area over the last several years. But it's also just a beautiful spot for exploring for a couple of days. One of the many treasures that you can happen upon out in the desert that look like nothing from a distance.
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03-13-2013, 09:46 PM
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Re: Portable solar
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Originally Posted by witoke
Quote:
Originally Posted by rionapo
Witoke: nice background :-)
Ah yes, secret spot #17. It's south of Socorro and west of the interstate, best in the spring and fall. A small group of us have been developing it as a little climbing area over the last several years. But it's also just a beautiful spot for exploring for a couple of days. One of the many treasures that you can happen upon out in the desert that look like nothing from a distance.
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Hmmmm....may have to ask my brother if he knows that area. He and his wife live in Socorro.
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03-13-2013, 10:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by witoke
Ah yes, secret spot #17. It's south of Socorro and west of the interstate,
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Probably don't know it but I have enjoyed a few nooks and crannies in that direction. Nothing like adding a little water to a desert wash or canyon.
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