[C320-list] Solar Charging

[JJ Morrison]

I have installed a Shuco 180watt panel on the davits. Blue Sky controllers seem to be the standard these days (Bahama cruisers use them a lot) I have installed the 2512iX-HV which I believe will handle up to a 200watt panel. Larger panels will require a different model. I have had great success with this setup and never need to plug into shore power. I have 2 Exide 4D batteries in parallel for the house bank and a separate starter battery andthe solar panel keeps them pretty well fully charged.
Cheers
JohnM
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> Date: Fri, 29 May 2015 08:49:06 +1000
> From: johnstevenson12944 at gmail.com
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Solar Charging
> 
> Many thanks Mark and Greg
> Still think the panels over the bimini would be best.
> I have no davits and would prefer not to have them.
> The info is much appreciated.
> John
> 
> On Fri, May 29, 2015 at 12:50 AM, Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca>
> wrote:
> 
> > I will get you details today.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Greg
> > Hoop Dancer #1076
> >
> > > On May 27, 2015, at 10:39 PM, John Stevenson <
> > johnstevenson12944 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Greg
> > > Sounds exactly what I want.
> > > Would be great if you could provide install details.
> > > Any photos available.
> > > Thanks and kind regards
> > > John
> > >
> > > On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 10:37 AM, Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> I have GoPower with 140W panel mounted on my Bimini and a 30 amp
> > regulator
> > >> mounted on my wood faced panel forward of the electrical panel. Very
> > easy
> > >> to install the system (I can provide details if you like). I put it on 3
> > >> years ago and have cruised where there was little power for the last 3
> > >> summers. The Broughtens, the Sunshine Coast up into Princess Louisa
> > Inlet
> > >> and Puget  sound. It has been great, freeing me from docks and power.
> > As I
> > >> have all LED lights the fridge as you note is the main draw. The same
> > panel
> > >> has been growing in Wattage each year no is probably up to 200.
> > >>
> > >> Greg
> > >> Hoop Dancer # 1076
> > >>
> > >>>> On May 27, 2015, at 3:32 PM, John Stevenson <
> > >>> johnstevenson12944 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Good morning All.
> > >>> I am interested in adding Solar to my C320,especially for travelling up
> > >> the
> > >>> East coast of Australia.
> > >>> Main purpose is to assist with recharging the frig,which I am told uses
> > >>> approx 60 AH per day.
> > >>> Any thoughts on Panel size etc.Advice is at least 200W
> > >>> Have ample battery power,2 x 240 AH,
> > >>> Would be interested in "who has what",good Brands etc.
> > >>> Thanks folk
> > >>> John "Jaraman"  #1096
> > >>
> >