Would it be possible to hook a solar panel up to the battery to keep it charged without damage to the unit?
386077
I hooked a solar panel to a 12 volt motorcycle battery then connected the fence charger to the battery. It has been working fine for the last year.
386078
Yes but Parmak makes two units with the solar panel and battery included which would be an easier way to go.
386079
Yes, that is how I operate the unit. Use a solar panel with a minimum power of 25 watts, attach it to a 12-volt car battery using a solar charge controller.
386080
Am sure it would since small solar panels don't generate much in the way of amps. The primary concern would be what is the VOLTAGE output of the panel. A conventional battery charger is capable of putting out about 13v max. Hope this helps----I am not an electric fence wizard but I do have a lengthy background in electronics.
386081
If your 10 watt solar panel will keep your 12 v. battery charged it should work.
386082
I hooked up this unit to small 12v grass mower battery & then to a 40 watt solar panel...still works after 1.5 years.
386083
Yes, solar and battery are perfect. It's designed at 12 v, just like battery, and solar is too.
386084
Yes, I hooked a 5w trickle charger panel to a 12v battery and it worked well. Might want to go with a 15w panel however- mine loses charge if I leave it on 24/7.
1608862
No. The solar panel needs direct sunlight to fully charge and function properly. I had this same issue and so I relocated solar light to get direct sun and purchased a battery operated light for the area not receiving direct sun.
1087844
Yes. Normally the battery can last about 2 years or more. The battery is inside the solar panel, need release the several screws.
1334080
it should work like any other solar charger, just do not overcharge any battery.
148161
Of course friend, the panel is high efficiency, full sun generates 22 volts, you need a charge controller 12 Volt so you do not overload the system, it will keep you charged and when the battery is charged, disconnect, which prevents damage to your batteries!
2242773
I have been using the Brunton Solar Controller 12-Volt Battery Charge Monitor with my panel for the past year and it seems to work just fine, the panel keeps my battery on a sailboat charged without over charging the battery.
1481231
yes ,you can test the battery voltage,charging current from the solar panel
982886
i have 28W solarpanel which produces voltage between 15 and 21V depending on sunlight. Can this battery be charged with variable Dc Volt from the solar panel? will it damage battery ?
1087843
Yes. Normally the battery can last about 2 years or more.The battery is inside the solar panel, need release the several screws.
1558907
The battery is not being charged.... You need a bigger solar panel or 110 volt power supply
56633
If the powerpack has a 12V input, or you can connect directly to the battery, it should work fine. The controller that comes with the solar panel acts as a charger, and switches to a "float" mode when the battery is fully charged. You can leave it connected.
1468499
Its only a 5 Watt panel so no. Running something from a solar panel, without a DC battery, isnt practical anyway if you need any sort of a constant voltage.
641032
You're probably thinking of a charge controller, not an inverter. And yes, you always need a charge controller so you don't overcharge the battery with the solar panel
2205414
Not sure if you can or not. We bought it for our off grid sauna and leave it plug into the solar panel the entire time we are there on vacation. If I remember correctly the batteries are housed in the light fixture, so I would think it is possible. You may want to ask someone that uses it at home, as we only get up to the cabin once or twice a year due to the distance from home. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.
1622878
I seem to remember the package saying the solar panel also charges the battery. I have had mine for over two years and have never needed to replace the battery. Looking at the back it doesn't seem to be made to open up.
1114386
No, this is the solar panel only. There are wires (but no plug) that would need to be connected to a charge control first before connecting to a battery.
1369977
You can, it will not fry the batteries. It will only charge the batter if it needs charging.