which Solar panel

[solarman]

"]Was up early this morning to measure the panels charging output,sun was out but still cloudy..these readings were taken abot 7.30
while the sun was still at low angle and just clearing house roofs,so i expected a low reading.

A couple of hours later sun higher but still cloudy on and off and these are the readings now....

for those enquiring about purchase of solar equipment,i bought all mine from ebay suppliers,this
panel and charge regulator was about 240 pounds last year and i fitted it to the roof with tigerseal
on aluminium angle brackets,if any one needs any help installing one i woill try to help out if not too far or otherwise if you can get to me would be easier,
Solarman.

 

[maingate]

I have no idea which is best but that does seem like a good deal.

My problem is I have Arthritis and cant go on the roof (Im also too heavy! )

My next door neighbour is an very clever engineering type but has just had his first baby. Normally I would give it to him as a project in exchange for a big piece of cheese from France or somewhere but it doesnt seem fair at the moment!

I suppose I could buy the kit and get one of the local dealers to do it but I dont trust them.

Hi Barry,

I have just got back home and I am catching up on threads.

My 90 watt solar panel came from www.stonewindandsolar.co.uk. They might still have some offers on. You could always ask them about fitting, £750 is a rip off price for a panel, regulator and fitting. They are based in Stone, Staffs and you could do a detour on your way to France.

 

[maingate]

Thanks for the photos solarman.

 

[TonyG44]

I have an 80 watt PV type panel, which apparently works better for the UK than say sunny Morocco, It powers lights and my espacher deisel heater, stereo runs off the car battery, charge lap tops camera batteries when driving or a friendly cafe, fridge runs on gas. Never had to charge the battery and it's never been in the red, brilliant!

 

[barryd]

Thats a really kind offer thank you. We probably wont be in Brittany untli the end of our trip though as we are heading to Switzerland and Italy first.

If we change our plans I will PM you. Once again thanks.

Cheers Maingate for the link. I dont mind paying someone to do it I just dont want to pay £750. Happy to fork out £200 for the kit on ebay and drive somewhere that will fit the whole thing for say £100-150. I though it was only a couple of hours work but could be wrong. What do I know?

 

[barryd]

"]for those enquiring about purchase of solar equipment,i bought all mine from ebay suppliers,this
panel and charge regulator was about 240 pounds last year and i fitted it to the roof with tigerseal
on aluminium angle brackets,if any one needs any help installing one i woill try to help out if not too far or otherwise if you can get to me would be easier,
Solarman.

Must of missed your post. That setup looks good. Where abouts in the UK are you?

Cheers
Barry