SOLAR CHARGER FOR TRACTOR

[forestgough]

Can anyone recommend a solar trickle charger to save me having to remove batt every couple of months.

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ps what amps do I need

[difflock]

I would chance sommat like;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10w-Solar-Panel-Caravan-Boat-Car-Battery-Trickle-Charger-PV-c-w-4M-cable-clips-m/332061473978?epid=1483556471&hash=item4d5067fcba:g:FzMAAOSwtdVa2Fy3

 

I guess 10 or 15W should be plenty, should give up to perhaps 1A, which should be enough, but watch out, I read somewhere about the cheaper solar kits allowing the battery to discharge through the panel when insufficient sunlight, though if sold as a solar trickle charger this should not happen.

 

Only rub is, during the winter months, when one needs the battery fully charged, the solar panel will be at its weakest output, so you need to size the panel for your winter sunlight.

 

cheers

marcus