SP10 blocking diode [RE-wrenches]

[Steve Willey, Backwoods Solar]

Bill, it its a single component "charge controller" check carefully to see
if it is a 20 watt Zener diode across the panel output.  I have successfully
used these (I use 50 watt) as a good low power simple voltage controller. I
didn't think any manufacturers were doing that.  Let me know if you find
out.

Steve Willey   www.backwoodssolar.com
Backwoods Solar Electric Systems
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Loesch, Saint Louis Solar <bill_loesch at compuserve.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 9:24 AM
Subject: SP10 blocking diode [RE-wrenches]


Pat Riibe said:
>What size of blocking diode would I use on a  Siemens SP10, for charging
batteries?<

Not withstanding Mr. Sharkey's learned response, Siemens does put
something(s) in the connector wiring on the SP 10 RV and Marine kits they
sell and they refer to it as a charge controller. I have, as yet, only seen
the installation instructions and the line illustration artwork, when I get
the hardware in hand I can report what a disection inspection reveals;
unless some other inquisitive mind has already been down this path and
discloses the real contents of the "10 watt charge controller".

Bill Loesch
bill_loesch at compuserve.com
tel / fax  314 631 1094
Solar 1 / St Louis Solar
9905 Vasel Drive
St Louis MO 63123

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