Seeing the interest in where, oh where to mount that solar panel, I posted some pix of my solution to the Photo Forum. The mount goes on top of the dodger where it is out of the way and not too subject to shade or shadows. It is made up of 1" SS tubing and SeaDog (or equal) SS fittings. If anyone wants drawings, just ask.
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Yehudi
VERY NICE...
...solar mount! Yes, Dave, since you offered...I would very much like the drawings. It looks like the whole contraption easily removes for heavy weather as well. If you can send the plans as an attachment, my email is pbd@pressenter.com. Thanks!
...solar mount! Yes, Dave, since you offered...I would very much like the drawings. It looks like the whole contraption easily removes for heavy weather as well. If you can send the plans as an attachment, my email is pbd@pressenter.com. Thanks!
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Gary Wyngarden
Me too
That's a very nice set up. I'd love to have the plans. Thanks for sharing. Gary Wyngarden gwyngarden@rockisland.com PS Can you share some of your Southern CA sunshine, too?
That's a very nice set up. I'd love to have the plans. Thanks for sharing. Gary Wyngarden gwyngarden@rockisland.com PS Can you share some of your Southern CA sunshine, too?
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Walt Dudley
Very Nice Job
I would also like to have a copy. My email is kf8tc@charter.net I will be moving to the Gulf Coast in a few weeks. My Hunter 37C in up in the Cheasapeke Bay. I will be sailing it down to the Gulf probally in April when it is warmer. I need to find someone to go with me that has some sailing experiance for the 3000 mile trip. Thanks Walt
I would also like to have a copy. My email is kf8tc@charter.net I will be moving to the Gulf Coast in a few weeks. My Hunter 37C in up in the Cheasapeke Bay. I will be sailing it down to the Gulf probally in April when it is warmer. I need to find someone to go with me that has some sailing experiance for the 3000 mile trip. Thanks Walt
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Ted Wagorn
solar panel mounts
You did a great job; just wish we had the sunshine that you do. Minus 35 degrees celcius this morning.(American friends....thats really cold) I would really appreciate your plans ywagorn@hsf.on.ca Thanks for your time
You did a great job; just wish we had the sunshine that you do. Minus 35 degrees celcius this morning.(American friends....thats really cold) I would really appreciate your plans ywagorn@hsf.on.ca Thanks for your time
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Dave Simpson
Drawing(s)......
Seeing as how my Outlook Express is down right now, I'll have to post you guys the drawing(s) in a few days; as soon as I can get "MSOE.DLL" to load. Thanks for the kind words and the interest too. Dave
Seeing as how my Outlook Express is down right now, I'll have to post you guys the drawing(s) in a few days; as soon as I can get "MSOE.DLL" to load. Thanks for the kind words and the interest too. Dave
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Yehudi
MSOE.DLL for Dave
The link I listed is a Microsoft site that you can navigate to hopefully find the Outlook file extention you need to extract from your system backup disk or CD-ROM. Good luck.
The link I listed is a Microsoft site that you can navigate to hopefully find the Outlook file extention you need to extract from your system backup disk or CD-ROM. Good luck.
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Scott Wilson
Ditto here Dave
I would appreciate any additional info sent to Wilsonlaww@aol.com Also, can you quantify the output of the panel flat versus tilted given an hour and day you pick to use for an example? Scott
I would appreciate any additional info sent to Wilsonlaww@aol.com Also, can you quantify the output of the panel flat versus tilted given an hour and day you pick to use for an example? Scott
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Dave Simpson
Still Trying to Hook Up Outlook Express.....
Thanks Yehudi, but for this old fart, it's still out of my reach. I'll keep trying though, and if I could post a bmp file to the Photo Forum, I'd do it. As to Scott's inquiry about the net gain from "aiming" the panel to get the sun's rays as close to perpendicular as possible, it's considerable. In our case, aiming the panel by raising it to approximate the course of the sun throughout the day at least doubles the output, probably more like triple. In the flat orientation, the panel only puts out 2 amps average through the day, while raising it produces 4-6A average. Remember, a 110-watt panel has two caveats that reduce the output: First, manufacturers all rate their panels +/-10%. Second, the output of the panel is rated at about 16.5-17-volts. Therefore, my 110W panel really only puts out 100W (otherwise,it would have been rated (and priced) as a 120W panel.) So, 100watts at 17-volts = 7Amps Maximum: Sunny day, Perpendicular to the sun. Believe me, 6 or 7 FREE amps per hour is TERRIFIC!! So, even with the caveats, solar panels are great. Quiet, efficient, care-and worry-free.......What could we complain about?
Thanks Yehudi, but for this old fart, it's still out of my reach. I'll keep trying though, and if I could post a bmp file to the Photo Forum, I'd do it. As to Scott's inquiry about the net gain from "aiming" the panel to get the sun's rays as close to perpendicular as possible, it's considerable. In our case, aiming the panel by raising it to approximate the course of the sun throughout the day at least doubles the output, probably more like triple. In the flat orientation, the panel only puts out 2 amps average through the day, while raising it produces 4-6A average. Remember, a 110-watt panel has two caveats that reduce the output: First, manufacturers all rate their panels +/-10%. Second, the output of the panel is rated at about 16.5-17-volts. Therefore, my 110W panel really only puts out 100W (otherwise,it would have been rated (and priced) as a 120W panel.) So, 100watts at 17-volts = 7Amps Maximum: Sunny day, Perpendicular to the sun. Believe me, 6 or 7 FREE amps per hour is TERRIFIC!! So, even with the caveats, solar panels are great. Quiet, efficient, care-and worry-free.......What could we complain about?
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Ed
Drawings
I'd love to have the drawings for your mount..They look great! kc4jkw@gibralter.net Thaks again 73 Ed S/V MYST
I'd love to have the drawings for your mount..They look great! kc4jkw@gibralter.net Thaks again 73 Ed S/V MYST
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