Solar Panel with a load option

OK Toby, now I've got it. On the controller, one set of leads go to the battery (the one labelled "Battery") you want charged, the other two (from the terminals marked with a light bulb) are the "Load" terminals. These are connected to whatever you want powered, lights etc. You don't need to use the "Load" terminals if you don't want to. The only thing is that the controller may have a low battery voltage disconnect function (to protect your battery from discharging to the point that you will damage it). Otherwise it will just charge you battery for you.

Mark

thanks mark, I have just ordered one of these panels and look fwd to setting it up.john

Toby, I'd be inclined to online shop at somewhere like ABR Sidewinder (no connection, just a satisfied customer). Buy yourself some Anderson style plugs and some 6 B&S cable and make up some leads. All of my 12V gadgets, compressor, rattle gun, solar panels, lead lights etc have one of these plugs (make sure tools are fused). I have 12M of the heavy cable with a plug on either end, a short lead with alligator clips on one end and Anderson on the other. This way I can connect anything to anything with the minimum of fuss and know the polarity is correct every time. Hope this is of use.

Mark