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22v solar panel to 12v battery


By brianschanafelt, Section Solar
Posted on Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 08:14:01 AM MST
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Can i hook up my 22v solar panel to a 12v battery without it hurting the battery. Will the battery take the current and isolate it down to 12v. Or will it overcharge my batteries. another question is should i just get another panel that supplies only 12v. any tips would help Thank You
It would be to your advantage if you combined multiple, related questions into one post rather than posting a fresh question within a couple hours.
22v solar panel to 12v battery | 2 comments (2 topical)

Re: 22v solar panel to 12v battery (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by Flux on Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 01:23:57 AM MST

Your 22v panel will be a nominal 12v one. It has to supply enough volts to fully charge a 12v battery ( about 14.3v) on a hot day when the panel volts is low.

The panel will dictate the current, just ignore the nominal voltage, it will drop to battery volts when you connect it.

Flux



Re: 22v solar panel to 12v battery (3.00 / 0) (#2)
by richhagen on Fri Jan 18, 2008 at 04:32:04 AM MST

Also, depending upon the battery type, and the amperage output of the panel, you may also need to prevent the solar panel from overcharging the battery if you leave it connected permanently, or for long periods.  The specifics of the battery size and type, the panel rated power, and how you intend to use them would help with answering this question.  Rich
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