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I'm trying to wire in a solar panel to replace 2 C batteries, what should I do with the wires?
I have opened the compartment where the batteries go, and have purchased a solar panel that will provide the exact amount of voltage to replace the batteries, but I want to completely replace the batteries, so I need to know how to wire it in there. Can anyone set me in the right direction?
Thanks!
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11 years ago
Wire the Positive terminal on the panel to the former positive terminal in the battery case, the same for the negative terminal.
You'll only get the exact voltage in full sunlight.
Steve
Answer 11 years ago
Oops, I for got to invite you to join in on this:
www.instructables.com/id/EG07LH2G4PBSPE2/
L
Answer 11 years ago
Oooh. Not had one of them before. I am honoured...
Steve, sat in his new Instructable T shirt, from the competition.
Answer 11 years ago
Oh congrat's I missed that, but they were good.
I'm sure you could contribute, (please tidy up after me).
L
11 years ago
'C' batteries are usually used in fairly power-hungry equipment. Voltage is one thing, but are you sure the solar cell you've bought can supply the current it needs?
If you're unsure, tell us the spec. of the solar panel (or a link to it) and what type of equipment you're powering.