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electrical:12v:alt_and_solar [2020/06/24 13:16] frater_secessus [Augmented solar charging] |
electrical:12v:alt_and_solar [2020/06/24 13:17] frater_secessus [Augmented solar charging] |
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Note: although this page was written with alternator-augmented solar charging in mind, the general principles also apply to solar+[[electrical:shore_power|shore power charging]] and solar+[[electrical:generator|generator]] charging. | Note: although this page was written with alternator-augmented solar charging in mind, the general principles also apply to solar+[[electrical:shore_power|shore power charging]] and solar+[[electrical:generator|generator]] charging. |
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| ====== Augmented solar charging ====== |
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Alternator + solar charging has considerable benefits over [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator charging alone]], and over [[electrical:solar|solar alone]]. It can make a small solar install punch well above its weight, [[opinion:frater_secessus:panelsizesforinsolation|acting like a much bigger install in areas of poor insolation]]. | Alternator + solar charging has considerable benefits over [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator charging alone]], and over [[electrical:solar|solar alone]]. It can make a small solar install punch well above its weight, [[opinion:frater_secessus:panelsizesforinsolation|acting like a much bigger install in areas of poor insolation]]. |
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Note that adding alternator to charging does not need a fancy, expensive isolator; in some ways [[electrical:12v:alternator#constant-duty_solenoid|the simple solenoid]] provides best bang-for-buck with the fewest drawbacks.((see the Gotchas section)) | Note that adding alternator charging to the mix does not require a fancy, expensive isolator; in some ways [[electrical:12v:alternator#constant-duty_solenoid|the simple solenoid]] provides best bang-for-buck with the fewest drawbacks.((see the Gotchas section)) |
===== how solar helps ===== | ===== how solar helps ===== |
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