Anyone use a solar trickle charger?

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Originally Posted by 467echo

what about a switch for 2 batteries? Install 2 batteries and a switch that goes from one to the other so they are not hooked up at the same time.

That's probably what I'll do. I'm thinking of taking it in for a re-wire already anyways to get the switches off the deck, might be the time to do that. Thanks for the tip.

Originally Posted by roadx

i believe a rule 360 pump uses 2.1 amps per hour at 12v, the solar panel 1.8 watts would only put out 0.15 amps per hour at 12v

so..... it would help but you would need a few panels or a bigger panel to make a big difference

Originally Posted by TheBentRod

Unfortunately the ad mentions it is not weatherproof.

Well, that about answers it too. Guess I'll file this one away with all those other lame brain ideas and revert to the fact that if it worked, everybody would already be doing it, eh? Thanks guys.