First I need to let you know that I am Electrically challenged. I don't know the difference between a watt and an amp, that said I need some layman's advice.
My C22, Second Wind has two batteries connected together in parallel, and when I am on the mooring I set out the solar panel, clip the clips to the pos and neg terminals and think that I am getting a charge. I bought a battery reader and learned that I was never getting more than 8, when I was told I needed more than 12 on the meter. The solar panel I bought I thought was big enough to charge batteries, but apparently solar surface size does not equal charging power. I only have a depth finder, radio, bilge pump, and running lights connected to the battery and most of my sailing is daylight sailing so I really shouldn't be drawing alot with the depth finder and radio. Can someone recommend a solar charger that will charge these two marine batteries? Thanks in advance for your patience and help.
My C22, Second Wind has two batteries connected together in parallel, and when I am on the mooring I set out the solar panel, clip the clips to the pos and neg terminals and think that I am getting a charge. I bought a battery reader and learned that I was never getting more than 8, when I was told I needed more than 12 on the meter. The solar panel I bought I thought was big enough to charge batteries, but apparently solar surface size does not equal charging power. I only have a depth finder, radio, bilge pump, and running lights connected to the battery and most of my sailing is daylight sailing so I really shouldn't be drawing alot with the depth finder and radio. Can someone recommend a solar charger that will charge these two marine batteries? Thanks in advance for your patience and help.
