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solar and trojans
Posted: 04 May 2015, 07:02
by jeffdub
Im about to purchase 2 6v Trojan batteries and have a couple of questions if anyone can help , they will be running off a 100w solar panel but do I also connect them to the split charge relay ? if so what is the best size cable to use ? they are 225 ah batteries . thanks jeff
Re: solar and trojans
Posted: 04 May 2015, 09:14
by kevtherev
I wouldn't connect them the the alternator Jeff
The solar controller will condition them much more effectivly
Re: solar and trojans
Posted: 04 May 2015, 09:16
by jeffdub
cheers kev , are yours connected to a split charge relay or just a solar panel ?
Re: solar and trojans
Posted: 04 May 2015, 09:17
by jeffdub
posted the same time ! thanks kev , how are yours doing ?
Re: solar and trojans
Posted: 04 May 2015, 09:20
by kevtherev
sorry mate I edited it after a re read.
No trojan connected yet but the solar is brilliant and they won't need the alternator.. the leisure in mine doesn't
Re: solar and trojans
Posted: 04 May 2015, 09:24
by jeffdub
I have a flexible solar panel but im going to make a frame for it and stick it on the roofbars ,the vans in our bodyshop next week and I don't fancy sticking it to the roof ,plus I suppose that will make it easier to move it around to catch the best of the sunlight, I looked at a sterling battery to battery charger but I think I fancy the Trojans.