clyst
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Having seen the thread for Maplins 4.8w solar panels I decided to order one mail order . Arrived to-day smashed to bits good ol' DHL . /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif
Maplins 4.8 W solar panel ----again
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MasterofHera
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Go to the shop like rest of us .....and try not to drop it on the way home. Mine seems quite robust so DHL must have a problem ..hope you resolve the problem.
pappaecho
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Bought one 3 months ago. Blue led flashes like mad but no input voltage.... back to Maplins with flea in ear
clyst
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A quick phone call to Maplins and another one is winging its way as I type . DHL better look after this one . Go to the shop ?? Not likely is nearly 30miles away.
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Has anyone managed to get one of these to maintain a domestic battery bank?
mikejames
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As its a cheap amorphous silicon one it wont do much charging until the sun shines brightly on it... DHL did you a favour. There's a reason why proper solar cells cost more than the ones from Maplin and that is they generate power on cloudy days as well.....
clyst
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Only on a sunny day ??? Bollox ! Check it out herehttp://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=115194&doy=8m4#overview
If it like you say then Maplins fall foul of trade description. Can't believe they would be that stupid over such a cheap item . We shall have to wait and see.
If it like you say then Maplins fall foul of trade description. Can't believe they would be that stupid over such a cheap item . We shall have to wait and see.
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DavidTav
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Not sure it is quite as simple as that. Although amorphous silicon panels are generally less efficient than crystalline panels for a given size, they are more efficient in low light conditions. Anyway I bought one as it looks good value at the price and I'll find out if it keeps my batteries topped up.
Athene V30
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Just taken delivery of the 10w version as on special offer.
No problem with DHL either.
No problem with DHL either.
QuestGirl
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Ours kept the battery topped up all winter without any problems, but we only had 1 x 85amp h to maintain so not sure how effective it would be for multiple batteries. The panel would not have had a huge amount of direct sunshine though the battery was fully charged before we left it.
Definitely worth the £10 it cost !
Definitely worth the £10 it cost !
VicS
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only had 1 x 85amp h to maintain
[/ QUOTE ] Maplin actually recommend the 10w panel for a 70Ah battery although I don't see why it should be necessary, especially when they sell 1watt dash top panels for cars!
only had 1 x 85amp h to maintain
[/ QUOTE ] Maplin actually recommend the 10w panel for a 70Ah battery although I don't see why it should be necessary, especially when they sell 1watt dash top panels for cars!
