What model is the charge controller? Does it allow the load to be powered by the panel without a battery? If not, do you know a device that will do this? I have searched but only found stabilizers for cars.
Yes you can charge the battery simultaneously from the solar panel and from another source. Charge controllers are typically used in caravans and canal boats where this happens regularly.
A 120W panel should give up to 10A into a 12V system in good sunlight so it should help a bit.
Good luck and please feel free to ask any more questions.
Can you charge car battery with the panel and charge control hooked up while the car was running? If my audio amp drains the battery fast i wonder if my 120 w panel will make any difference. Of course i would get the correct current rating for the charge control. Regards, john
why would the car batteery be flat ? why wouldnt you just take it out the car and charge it inside?
LOPEZdJUNGLIST 5 days ago
What model is the charge controller? Does it allow the load to be powered by the panel without a battery? If not, do you know a device that will do this? I have searched but only found stabilizers for cars.
Comfytees 7 months ago
Hi John,
Yes you can charge the battery simultaneously from the solar panel and from another source. Charge controllers are typically used in caravans and canal boats where this happens regularly.
A 120W panel should give up to 10A into a 12V system in good sunlight so it should help a bit.
Good luck and please feel free to ask any more questions.
Steven
photonicuniverse 8 months ago
Can you charge car battery with the panel and charge control hooked up while the car was running? If my audio amp drains the battery fast i wonder if my 120 w panel will make any difference. Of course i would get the correct current rating for the charge control. Regards, john
Comfytees 8 months ago