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Solar Charger Question #1820039 11/10/10 04:40 AM
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I use On-Time Elite slingers on my deer feeder. They use 10 AA batteries. Battery life is good, but I would like better. My question- how can I charge 10 AA batteries (15 volts)? I know you can buy 6v and 12v chargers, but not 15v. Any advice?


Re: Solar Charger Question [Re: Mykol] #1820052 11/10/10 04:46 AM
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you can buy solar pannels that have 15 to 20 volts with a regulator built in... or you can get a solar pannel with 20volts with a sun solar regulator to regulate it where you need it.


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Your feeder will run fine on 12 volt battery. They typically hang around 13.5 volts and with the solar charger attached are around 15 volts. Just get a 12 volt rechargable battery and solar cell.


Re: Solar Charger Question [Re: HogBranch] #1820730 11/10/10 03:20 PM
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What batteries are you using now?
Look and see what kind of battery your manual call for.
Rechargeable Nickel cadmium batteries are 1.2v X 10= 12v
Non rechargeable Alkaline batteries are 1.5v x 10 = 15v
Some electronic are voltage sensitive and may not work or be damaged by + or - on voltage. OEM will specify type battery to use.
If it uses 10 x 1.2v NC rechargeable just add an external 12v solar panel and power jack and wire up.



Or for heavy duty use:
If it is 12v system get a 12v, 2 to 4 amp hr rating Lead acid sealed gel battery and mount external. Add a 12v solar panel and wire in power jack
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102489

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