Rectifiers

[wiz]

Hey Gilli

I would be checking those voltages, my manual for hilux say 13.8v -14.8
also motorcycle manual says 14.2-14.8
being an apprentice might as well get it right from the start

cheers dan

[Lovey80]

Hi guys, cant add anything to the thread but...... Does the average outboard charge the battery at all when at idle? Ive seen small solar pannels on the roofs of large cats/sailboats. Does anyone know if they would charge a battery from near flat to the state where they could start an outboard given long enough??

Cheers Chris

[FNQCairns]

Hi Chris, yes to number1 but it is a minimal charge relative to the total charging amps of the individual engine.

Yes to number 2 also, slow but will get the job done, a generator is better.

cheers fnq

[wiz]

Hi Lovey80

the solar panel would need to be fairly large to charge a flat battery. most small solar panels output milliamps it would take a very long time to obtain crank amps considering discharge over night. Solar panels are good to keep batteries topped up(ie trickle charge) rather than full charge.

Cheers Dan