[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Solar Panel Make Capacity

[Rick]

Defender has the same thing pretty cheap.

Rick

On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 3:34 PM, stan <stan at rhodes22.com> wrote:

> When you take them off you will see a wire coming from the deck.  the area
> around the wire may have removable stuff so you can free the wire for more
> length or your boat may just have the wire coming through the deck - in
> either style, just connect to this wire from the deck.   They are 200 each
> which includes S&H.    You may be able to get lower cost ones from local
> discount houses.
>
> Why replace them if still working.
>
> stan
> general boats
> 114 midway drive
> edenton nc 27932
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <bdunn1 at aol.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 3:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Solar Panel Make Capacity
>
>
> > Stan:  My Rhodes is 10 years old; do the new ones merely plug in and
> > mount with four screws?  How much do a pair cost?
> > regards,
> > Bill Dunn
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Chris Cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Mon, Mar 29, 2010 3:23 pm
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Solar Panel Make Capacity
> >
> >
> > Caesar:
> >
> > Stan would probably be more than willing to sell you the exact make,
> > model and
> > capacity solar panel he has designed to fit the R22 if you want to
> > purchase it
> > from him.  I don't know the make or model.  The following might help
> > understand
> > the capacity.  Our panels are on the small side and provide a trickle
> > charge
> > that is not sufficient to supply a continued demand but can do a good
> > job
> > topping off between use.
> >
> >
> > http://www.boatus.com/boattech/SolarPanels.htm
> >
> > How do they work?   To be brief, energy from the sun's light strikes
> > the solar
> > panels crystals knocking some electrons loose and creating electricity.
> >  Each
> > solar cell in a panel creates a potential of about .45 volts.   To
> > create a
> > voltage sufficient to charge a 12 volt battery, 34 to 36 cells are
> > connected in
> > series to produce 15 to 17 volts.   The amount of current a panel is
> > capable of
> > producing is proportional to the area of each cell.   Larger cells
> > produce more
> > electricity: 6" cells = 7.1 amps, 5" cells = 5 amps, 4" cells = 3.1
> > amps.
> >
> > How much output can I expect from a solar panel?   We use a basic
> > design rule
> > that a solar panel will contribute about 30% to 35% of its wattage in
> > amp-hours
> > each day if the panel is directed toward the sun.   This means that an
> > 80 watt
> > solar panel can be expected to produce approximately 24 to 28 amp-hours
> > per day
> > when aimed at the sun.
> >
> > Christopher P. Cowie
> >
> >
> > 4400 MacArthur Blvd, NW
> > Suite 300
> > Washington, DC 20007
> > 202.342.2711
> > 202.342.2691 fax
> > 202.270.1470 mobile
> >
> > [ccowie at cowieassociates.com]
> > cowieassociates.com
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]
> > On Behalf Of Caesar Paul
> > Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 1:41 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Solar Panel Make Capacity
> >
> > Chris, Rob, Stan, and List:
> >
> > Thanks for the help, and information given so far.
> >
> > Chris: your solar panel looks very much like mine. Do you know the
> > make,
> > model,charging capacity of your panel?
> >
> > The information I"m seeking, and the responses I'm getting, which I'm
> > thankful
> > for, reminds me of a similar episode on this list.
> >
> > Remember that Rhodes 22 that reportedly sank at its slip under the load
> > of ice
> > and snow. Stan got all kinds of responses, but none that answered his
> > specific
> > question.
> >
> > Could it be that even Stan is committing the same, what to call it,
> > error in my
> > attempt at learning more about the make, model, and capacity of the
> > solar panel
> > on my recycled Rhodes 22 purchased from Stan a little under 2 years ago.
> >
> > In anticipation of your help, thanks.
> >
> > Caesar
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Chris Cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Mon, March 29, 2010 8:21:06 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Solar Panel Make Capacity
> >
> > Caesar:
> >
> > Enclosed are two photos that show the solar panel arrangement Stan
> > provided for
> > my 2009 boat. I have two solar panels, one port and one starboard, and
> > two
> > batteries, one house and one starter. I keep my battery switch to both
> > while at
> > the slip so that the two panels trickle charge both batteries. 2009
> > was my
> > first season sailing and I don't have a battery charger and didn't need
> > one
> > during my 30 or so day sails and 6 overnight trips. I don't use too
> > much power
> > and find that the solar panels combined with my 20 minutes of outboard
> > charging
> > in and out of the harbor provides keeps my batteries in pretty good
> > shape.
> > Ultimately I would like to add a tiller pilot and at that point might
> > want a
> > charger and xantrax battery monitor but that's not in this year's
> > budget.
> >
> >
> >
> > Christopher P. Cowie
> >
> >
> > 4400 MacArthur Blvd, NW
> > Suite 300
> > Washington, DC 20007
> > 202.342.2711
> > 202.342.2691 fax
> > 202.270.1470 mobile
> >
> > [ccowie at cowieassociates.com]
> > cowieassociates.com
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]
> > On Behalf Of Lowe, Rob
> > Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 10:03 AM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Solar Panel Make Capacity
> >
> > Caesar,
> > Can't tell you make and model of solar panel.
> >
> > Doubt one panel would keep up with both batteries. Actually visited
> > Stan this
> > past weekend. He says one panel charges house battery and one the
> > starter
> > battery.
> >
> > If you want the same panel, order one from Stan. Then you'll know it
> > will
> > match. - rob
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]
> > On Behalf Of Caesar Paul
> > Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 1:29 PM
> > To: Rhodes List
> > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Solar Panel Make Capacity
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > My 1986 recycled 2008 Rhodes 22 came with one Solar Panel, and and it
> > has kept
> > the one battery it is connected to, topped off.
> >
> > What is the make and capacity of the Solar Panel on our boat? Can the
> > one Solar
> > Panel keep both batteries topped off if I connect them in Parallel?
> >
> > Where can I find a similar solar panel? They say two hands (panels)
> > are better
> > than one.
> >
> > It would be good to know the make and capacity of my Solar Panel. I
> > can find no
> > markings on mine, may have faded over the years.
> >
> > The second battery my GPS is connected to died on me while on our San
> > Juan
> > Cruise last year. I was not motoring enough to keep that battery fully
> > charged.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Caesar
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