Solar Power

Installed a small solar panel system on a narrowboat to keep the batteries topped-up through the summer when not cruising.

Panel mounted on roof

Cable inlet box to right of picture is sealed to roof and has waterproof gland inlet

Electrics cupboard – Charge controller on RH wall

Close up of Dual Battery Solar Controller

Cable from solar panels running through calorifier cupboard, through new hole in floor to battery compartment

Battery compartment – Black charging cables appearing from top of picture positives connected through fuse holders (small red wire)

New Batteries & Upgraded Cables

Charger Installed

 

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