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60W Solar Power Kit

code: N23FY

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On promotion until 25/05/2012

4.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings

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was £249.99

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60W Solar Power Kit

N23FY

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  • A solar generator kit to power your applications using sunlight - no extra running costs
  • Turns natural sunlight into electricity and charges any 12V deep cycle batteries
  • Provides green energy - a true environmentally friendly product
  • Ideal for charging batteries in motor homes, caravans, boats and for backup power requirements if mains power may not be readily available
  • Weatherproof amorphous solar panels work even in cloudy and overcast weather conditions
  • Can be used to power lights, small TVs, electric fans, laptops, stereos (mains invertor required - sold separately)

Contents: 4 x 15W amorphous weatherproof solar panels Mounting hardware (12 x M5x45 screws, 16 x M5x55 screw and 28 x M5 dome nut) 10A charge regulator 10A fuse 5m extension cable 4-in-1 connector with 68cm lead 1m adaptor to charge regulator cable 30cm adaptor to male CLA cable 30cm adaptor to battery clamp cable 4 x fabric strips

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60W Solar Power - Solar Power Kit
Technical specifications:
Power: 60W
Peak output: 3.42A @ 17.5V
Individual solar panel size (4pcs): 34.3(w) x 97.3(l) x 1.8(d) cm
Dimensions fully assembled: 142(w) x 77(l) x 79(d) cm
Net weight: 28.4kg
Power generated from this system in one week can run following items:
Appliance Power consumption Hours of use
CB radio: 5W 336
Depth finder: 5W 336
Laptop computer: 50W 33.6
Lights: (compact 40W equivalent) 10W 168
TV:(12 inch) 20W 84
Cooler:12V (3A) electric 36W 46.6
Stereo: 50W 33.6
Satellite dish: 30W 56
Battery charge times:
Battery capacity: Charge time (days):
33Ah 2.5
50Ah 3.75
110Ah 8

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Customer Reviews for 60W Solar Power Kit

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The price is good but the controller could be deadly, the fuse on the back is misleading I advise that you put inline fuses to the battery cables and any other cables connecting to this controller, having had a short in one of the lighter like sockets causing the battery leads to heat up and ignite. So beware can be very expensive in leisure batteries cable and anything near it!

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Good solid build, and the regulator is rather good. However some poor soul at the factory is colour blind; I had two cables wired wrong way round. This meant the regulator shut off until I reversed them. Install with a multimeter nearby.

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I've bought two of these kits and am very pleased with them. Considering buying a third! B grade is exceptional value - especially as the plastic frame is not much use and is going to be chucked if you want to mount the panels properly. We made a simple steel frame and replaced the bolts with stainless steel ones. The originals are likely to start to rust within days. Power output is excellent - so far - (weather has been very favourable since I got them). The panels look good as well. Superb value and reccomended for serious going off grid. Ours are on the roof of our 70 foot narrowboat and keep batteries charged with 12volt fridge and all lights, pumps, sockets 12 volt. As I said, a third set may be good for winter when there is less light and heavier use - we'll see. I like 'em!

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A good kit, I have had 3 kits off you and they work well in the sites I have them. Keep the price right, I have another couple in mind.

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Good value for money but the bolts rust so best to replace them with stainless steel ones

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Customer Questions about 60W Solar Power Kit

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Q: What is the guarantee on the product?

ANDY B - 04/08/2010

Maplin says: 1 Year with Maplin.

Q: Please be aware there is a diode in the + lead which conencts the panels to the regulator. If you connect the lead the wrong way round, current will not flow and the regulator output will be low or zero.

Alan T - 19/07/2010

Maplin says: Thanks for the feedback!

Q: Once connected to my leisure batteries, will it be necessary to disconnect it before I start up my boat engine, or can I leave it permanently connected so solar panels and alternator a charging at the same time.

Viv - 24/05/2010

Maplin says: Yes the product does support that.

Q: if i were to expose panels to sunlight for a day without having them connected to charge regulator or a battery would this have an adverse effect on panels?

martyn - 20/07/2009

Maplin says: No this should not be an issue

Q: Does the regulator supplied with the kit prevent over charging of the battery?

brian - 27/06/2009

Maplin says: Yes the regulator prevents overcharging

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