"Kris Krieger" <me@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Apologies in advance if this is a dopey question, but, when it comes to
> recharging batteries, and using a solar cell to do that, what I've been
> assuming, based on th info that peopl ehere have kindly provided, and
also
> that I've foind on-line, is that teh mA output of the solar cells should
> not exceed 2/10ths to maybe 3/10ths of the battery's mA rating, and teh
> voltage produced by the solar cells should be as close as possible to
the
> total voltage of the battery or batteries. But I wanted to check
whether
> that assumption is correct, becasue I think I'm getting closeto getting
> some parts and trying a couple of assemblies.
>
> Thanks In Advance!
>
> - Kris
Hi Kris,
Different batteries need different charging conditions.
Look at the specs for your batteries.
The charging requirements will be discussed.
Some batteries may say: Charge at .1c for 10 Hrs.
This means to charge them at one tenth the AH rating for 10 Hours.
The VPC (volts per cell ) will also be specified.
For example: NiCads are about 1.2 VPC and can charge at about 1.3-1.5 VPC
(follow manufacturers specs) at .1 -.3 c. (again, follow specs.).
So if you have a 12 volts NiCad pack that would be a 10 cell NiCad
battery.
If you are using lead acid cells, the numbers are different.
Keep in mind that photo cell manufactures inflate their specs by using
bright sunlight averages.
Tom
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