Jaycar - 120W Powertech solar panel kit
Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 07, 2013 at 21:42
ThreadID:
103667
Views:
6743
Replies:
1
FollowUps:
6
This Thread has been Archived
Sandman
Hi ALL
Has anyone purchased the 120W portable solar kit from Jaycar ? The portable kit retails at $499, seems ok however wanted to know how effective it is ie: efficiency ?
Again all this stuff looks great on paper but how robust is the think in the wild ?
Cheers..Pete
Reply By: olcoolone - Thursday, Aug 08, 2013 at 07:56
Thursday, Aug 08, 2013 at 07:56
They are a good kit but over priced, have a look here.
http://stores.ebay.com.au/Bit-Deals/Folding-Solar-Panels-/_i.html?_fsub=1750574018&_sid=302026428&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
AnswerID:
516075
Follow Up By: Sandman - Thursday, Aug 08, 2013 at 09:10
Thursday, Aug 08, 2013 at 09:10
Do you have a solar kit from this guy ? Looks rather good for the price....I could be VERY tempted.....
Cheers..Pete
FollowupID:
795368
Follow Up By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Thursday, Aug 08, 2013 at 11:26
Thursday, Aug 08, 2013 at 11:26
I have a 140 watt folding panel from "ozplaza" via ebay at $195 and it is very good. The clips that hold it shut are a bit iffy but easy fixed. No doubt it will be even better with an MPPT controller and slightly heavier cables. I will put an Anderson plug on the end and fit one at the front of the 80 series to charge the battery.
FollowupID:
795373
Follow Up By: Steve M1 (NSW) - Thursday, Aug 08, 2013 at 18:24
Thursday, Aug 08, 2013 at 18:24
Ian; I bought similar. Put an Anderson plug on. Works like a good un.
;))
FollowupID:
795391
Follow Up By: fisho64 - Thursday, Aug 08, 2013 at 22:37
Thursday, Aug 08, 2013 at 22:37
I have the 120W from Bitdeals with MPPT reg, $180 delivered.
Works fantastic, good bag and quite well made with handles clips etc.
FollowupID:
795408
Follow Up By: Sandman - Friday, Aug 09, 2013 at 10:38
Friday, Aug 09, 2013 at 10:38
fisho64
How heavy are the panels ? Jaycar ones were 13kg, gather it would be about the same ?
FollowupID:
795433