No More Dead Batteries With Solar Trickle Chargers

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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
  • Here are links to the 2 solar chargers I used.
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Комментарии • 67

  • @SybilDefense
    @SybilDefense 2 года назад +26

    Cigarette lighters are either "switched" (acc on/off) or "always on". If you have an un-switched cigarette 12v outlet, the charger would work. You should have a charge-controller between the solar panel and the solar panel to prevent over charging which will also destroy your battery. I've been using this method with a cheap Amazon charge controller to keep my jeep happy in PA winter. Don't ignore the charge controller, as it most likely states this disclaimer in the panel insert. OK for maybe temp or short durations like 3 days, but not for long term solution without the charge controller.

    • @ajhartmanaero
      @ajhartmanaero  2 года назад +7

      Pretty sure it has a built in over charge protection. It sat on my car for about 3 months without issues.

    • @alifeintended6672
      @alifeintended6672 Год назад +1

      thanks for this info! i have a jeep and the new battery died quickly from not being used enough. getting a panel and charge controller for sure

    • @zzaartttart8093
      @zzaartttart8093 Год назад +1

      ​@@ajhartmanaerosame. usually new solar panels are plug and play for Basic stuff , no need controller.

    • @577buttfan
      @577buttfan Год назад +2

      Yeah why the f*** would they make it without a charge controller and considered a trickle charger it's an incomplete unit that way?

    • @_Dimon_
      @_Dimon_ 4 месяца назад +2

      @@577buttfan because it's a cheap crap.You can see on a video that it outputs 20 volts, which indicates that there's no voltage regulation.

  • @ralpheberlein
    @ralpheberlein Месяц назад

    This information makes a great deal of sense. After an extensive google search your post about how an auxiliary 12 v battery is charged while set in Ready Mode is good knowledge not clearly stated in my other searches. Thank you so much.

  • @TexasCanuck
    @TexasCanuck Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video. I am doing this for my 2009 F150/Lariat 4x4, its mostly a farm truck now and after a week or two the battery is dead.
    someone posted elsewhere the be careful about using the solar panel inside when its 90+ outside as the panel will also heat up and could damage the ABS plastic.

    • @vnyeu
      @vnyeu 2 месяца назад +1

      Do you mean it not work to connect solar panel directly to battery?. I think must have control unit to be safe

  • @TennesseeMtnMan
    @TennesseeMtnMan Год назад +2

    Thanks for sharing. Gonna give this a shot. I might purchase a charge controller for peace of mind. Thanks buddy. I watched the Sunway video and it says it won’t overcharge your battery so now I’m wondering if adding a solar charge controller is worth the extra $$.

  • @rxvanz
    @rxvanz Год назад +5

    On the instructions it says to get a regulator. Did you get one and are your panels still working?

  • @shawnroddick7523
    @shawnroddick7523 2 месяца назад

    Just a heads up....any shading on the panel will significanly drop its output. The handle on your trailer casting shade would effect it.

  • @kevinmcginness3253
    @kevinmcginness3253 7 месяцев назад

    thanks, my old pickup had a battery drain the drains down the battery after a day or two, gonna give it a try and also alert my neighbor who has two vehicles he doesn't drive very often, and yes, it is a model I should check that the cigarette lighter stays powered

  • @donaldadams2023
    @donaldadams2023 2 месяца назад

    You Need to show how you did it.
    Great video!

  • @chrisgraham2904
    @chrisgraham2904 7 месяцев назад +1

    Can a solar panel trickle charger be used to maintain an AGM chemistry battery? I have been told; "No", because an AGM battery requires a voltage to charge between 13.8 to 14.6 volt and requires a minimum amperage of 7.5 VDC. Apparently all charge controllers intended for 12 VDC trickle charging stop charging when the battery reaches 12 VDC to prevent over charging, which is inadequate for AGM batteries. Can you, or other in the comments confirm this, or have experience with AGM battery charging?

  • @Snatcher_Catcher
    @Snatcher_Catcher Год назад +3

    Does it need a regulator?

  • @bobbg9041
    @bobbg9041 2 года назад

    On your trailer, you have room to install several solar panels large enough to run 120volt items like a refrigerator or small electric stove, with a large battery bank you can store this energy for trips to the track or camping out, even run power tools like a table saw.
    I say this becuse a lot of guys use these trailers to do contract work out of.
    The roof of the trailer is pretty large.
    You may be able to generate enough power to run some Led lamps inside the house for a few days if you have a power outage in your area.
    Or work lights at a job, camp seight,or track. Using LED bulbs will conserve the energy you got stored.

  • @Boxerlove
    @Boxerlove 2 года назад +6

    Do you have to worry about an overcharge and damage to the battery. Can I leave it on while my rv is in storagr

    • @ajhartmanaero
      @ajhartmanaero  2 года назад +3

      Someone else just commented earlier about an overcharge situation. I'm pretty sure it has a built in over charge protection. It sat on my car for about 3 months without issues if that helps.

  • @modsquad8u
    @modsquad8u 27 дней назад

    You should put a battery disconnect on that trailer so you can isolate it from anything that has a draw.

  • @jjdvideo
    @jjdvideo Год назад +4

    Can these chargers stay in the lighter outlet while driving, or do the need to be unplugged while the car is going?

    • @BillyAu
      @BillyAu 10 месяцев назад +2

      You can leave it plug in as it has a controller to keep it safe but you should double check with the manufacturer 😂🎉

  • @abuhanifah3380
    @abuhanifah3380 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the helpful review. Thumbs up!

  • @wyqid
    @wyqid 6 месяцев назад

    Often times you have multiple cigarette lighter 12v outlets in a new car, maybe one also in the console or trunk area. Often times the extra outlets are always on while the primary outlet is disconnected when the vehicle is off.

  • @terencewinters2154
    @terencewinters2154 7 месяцев назад +1

    Car overheat has always been a great waste of potential energy

  • @dendrobiummf
    @dendrobiummf 2 года назад +6

    After almost 4 months, how is it working now? I have a car noth driving much and no power outlet around, worry this solar maintainer doesn't work well.

  • @Ethiopian767
    @Ethiopian767 5 месяцев назад

    Does it have diodes to protect the panell while driving to block the reverse voltage? Or you have to disconnect every time.

  • @zephyr332
    @zephyr332 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video. I need a similar panel for a 12v battery for my e-scooter, but it needs to connect directly to the batteries. Anyone know if the solar panel featured in this video can do that?? Or, does anyone know of suitable trickle chargers for this application??

  • @idekmarijke2380
    @idekmarijke2380 2 года назад +3

    Or, if the lighter does not work when the car is turned off, and the charger is hooked up to that cigarette lighter, could that actually drain the battery? Thank you!

    • @BillyAu
      @BillyAu 10 месяцев назад +1

      No only flows one way 😮🎉 to charge.

  • @martylynchian8628
    @martylynchian8628 7 месяцев назад

    Does that Solar pannel allow for only 1 way flow of electric? I have used cheap ones for a " solar generator" which actually ended up discharging the battery.

  • @mikeburke6828
    @mikeburke6828 Год назад

    Well Done !

  • @BlaqViper
    @BlaqViper Год назад

    I purchased the Schumacher SP-200 and found the striped wire to be negative. Is it normal for what seem to be a reverse polarity?

  • @emil.honganmaki5461
    @emil.honganmaki5461 Год назад

    Tämän paneelin ulostulo on pieni, koska digitaalinen näyttö ottaa melkein sen lähdön, joten sammuta se.

  • @robinsmith8846
    @robinsmith8846 10 месяцев назад

    Will it work through cig lighter on 2007 yaris?

  • @JbowlizzleKC
    @JbowlizzleKC Год назад +1

    Does the charge controller know when to stop charging?

    • @BillyAu
      @BillyAu 10 месяцев назад

      If it's Smart 🤓🎉

  • @Austin_Gasman546
    @Austin_Gasman546 Год назад +1

    Do you have to use the cig lighter?

  • @eatmorenachos
    @eatmorenachos 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very informative, but the way you move the camera around I feel like I just got off a roller coaster. Seriously, made me nauseous.

  • @MrLeno1982
    @MrLeno1982 Год назад +1

    Has a GT350 and can’t afford to put it inside the garage with an actual trickle charger hooked up to the wall?

  • @gusbus007
    @gusbus007 Год назад

    They won’t mess up the alternator ?

    • @BillyAu
      @BillyAu 10 месяцев назад

      No.🎉

  • @idekmarijke2380
    @idekmarijke2380 2 года назад +1

    I bought this same one, my problem was that when I left it hooked up to the cigarette lighter at night, it drained my battery! Also, would it be better to hook it up with the cables directly to the battery? And do I take it off at night and on rainy days as well? Thank you!
    CANCEL

  • @Xformat01
    @Xformat01 2 месяца назад

    I just watched the entire video to see how you wired the car. Oh well.

  • @MrTwojaythomo
    @MrTwojaythomo 2 года назад +1

    Wouldn't charging at 20v over time be bad for the battery?

    • @ajhartmanaero
      @ajhartmanaero  2 года назад +1

      I’m sure someone smarter than me can give an explanation on amps vs volts vs charging rate and capacity coupled with built in overcharge safeties but it was on the car about 3 months without an issue.

    • @horacesawyer2487
      @horacesawyer2487 2 года назад

      Overcharging is what I'm concerned about now. Knowing me, I would get busy with work and the charger will be hooked up for several weeks and cook the battery to frizzle. Not worth grizzle.

    • @BillyAu
      @BillyAu 10 месяцев назад

      Not with a smart 🤓 controller 😮🎉

  • @frankgonzalez534
    @frankgonzalez534 11 месяцев назад

    What brand or where did you buy??

  • @herbertwicks581
    @herbertwicks581 10 месяцев назад +1

    STOP turning your head and talking away from the mic

    • @ajhartmanaero
      @ajhartmanaero  10 месяцев назад +1

      Ok. I’ll redo the entire video.

    • @sdutango
      @sdutango Месяц назад

      It sounds fine, maybe a minor nuisance

  • @lindaeisenhauer4721
    @lindaeisenhauer4721 2 года назад

    Have one on ford fusion hooked directly to battery .not worth shit

    • @horacesawyer2487
      @horacesawyer2487 2 года назад +4

      Yikes. Did you take any measurement readings on a voltmeter before you issued the endorsement of 'not worth shi#' : ) Was it the charger? Was the battery on the Fusion around 0-2 volts resting? Old? New?
      Back to zee Kar Ms. Linda and report back. You have some more work to do.

    • @losperrosdelespanol5025
      @losperrosdelespanol5025 Год назад

      Si es verificada la salida de tensión de carga y funciona, el problema con la batería es otro, dado que al no recuperar su nivel de energía optimo con este cargador de goteo, eso quiere decir que la batería esta muerta.

  • @Youdoneedmyname
    @Youdoneedmyname 11 месяцев назад

    You have the money for a Shelby but not enough money to keep it indoors? Priorities. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️