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Old 21-09-2012, 02:40 PM
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graham.hobart (Graham stevens)
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solar charging deep cycle batteries etc

Hello all, I am getting things all organised for the finishing obs. I was keen to get advice about buying a solar panel or two to keep topping up my deep cycle battery.
I have seen camping type kits in Jaycar/ other auto stores and wondered if these would be any good?
At the moment the battery only runs a filter wheel/ dew heaters and some l.e.d.s. May be running a camera /lappie/mount only on trips away. Maybe running a fan in the obs in the Summer. Plus a primary mirror fan.
That is assuming we will get some solar light this Summer
Graz
NB I have a normal battery charger but wouldn't mind taking advantage of my free light.
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