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60W Solar Power Kit

only £199.99 - on sale until 24/12/2009
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Order Code: N23FY
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Product Features


  • 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
  • Green energy and environmental friendly product
  • Ideal for motor homes, caravans, boats and 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

Technical Specification

  
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:
AppliancePower consumptionHours of use
CB radio:5W336
Depth finder:5W336
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):
33Ah2.5
50Ah3.75
110Ah8







Customer Reviews on this Product
Neal (15/11/2009)

Very good value kit which works well. Installed on a boat roof and keeps the 200Ah battery topped up.

However, considering the kit is used outside, it would not be unreasonable to expect the nuts and bolts (24) to be stainless, they have all begun to corrode within 2 months of installation, they are also about 2mm too long.

Tony (10/09/2009)

Probably the best value for money on the market at £3.33 per watt of power. Includes one of the best regulators I have seen with a selection of outputs at diffent voltages, even a USB power socket! Sturdy corrosion proof plastic frames makes it ideal for my sea side location. Comes will all the connectors you need.

ROBERT (27/07/2009)

This is a fun kit at a great price. Have mounted on Summer house, charging a deep cycle battery in the adjoining shed. Have used all my electrical tools, including grinder, jig saw etc, and lawnmower with extra inverter of course (300watt and 800watt). Also fixed friends computer, it was on for hours, re-installing Windows and OpenSuse Linux. If you're thinking of solar energy, this is a great place to start. As soon as finances allow I'm buying another one or two!

Andy (21/07/2009)

Simple and effective panels at a reasonable price. On a week long test whilst by the Thames I was easily able to charge a 70AH leisure battery whilst running a DC 12V Fridge and charging a USB device when sunny. Whilst overcast, charging of the battery continued in a trickle manner but was still producing reasonable energy levels. Haven't tested the inverter link as I have seperate inverters connected to leisure batteries. Frame is lightweight and feels flimsy and size makes portability unlikely when assembled (even with a VW Camper) but panels could easily be mounted on another frame or even a vehicle. After the number of people that stopped by my boat/camper van to ask about these, how they work and where I got them, I should be on commission! All in all a very good entry level device for caravan/boat/home use.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q- Could this be used on a normal car battery - David Bell

Answer- yes thee item can be used on a normal car battery

Q- Does it have a plug to connect it to a campervan's cigarete lighter? - Dave

Answer- No sorry this product does not support that.

Q- are the panels shatterproof - dave

Answer- Yes the product does support that.

Q- can i draw power off the battery as its being charged - rich

Answer- yes you could take charge whilst charge is given

Q- Hi There, Can this panel be permanently fixed to the roof of a caravan? E.g. would it withstand the pressure of the wind with the caravan being towed at 60 mph? Or would it need a or robust frame? - Dave

Answer- This should be absolutely fine.

Q- Does the controller regulate both charge and discharge of battery? - Dave Barton

Answer- the controller regulates just the charging current thats is outputted to the battery

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

Answer- No this should not be an issue

Q- Which company makes the panels? - SA

Answer- Topray solar

Q- Can TWO of these solar kits (Order Code: N23FY) be joined together to get higher output ? Mike. - mIKE

Answer- Yes the product does support that.

Q- Can each of the 4 panels be connected seperately in case I only need half of a fourth of the power? - Ian

Answer- we can see no technical reason why not


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