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I've just bought a Kyocera 85 watt solar panel and Steca PR1010 controller.

I know you can connect 2 batteries together and have the solar panel charging both of them.

Do the batteries have to be close to each other, or could I leave one battery fixed in the back of the car (don't do lifting unless I have too!), and make up a lead to connect the two together.

If I can do this, does the lead need to be a certain thickness.

Thanks

Tim

Hi Tim,

Although I don't personally have any solar panels fitted I am certainly considering the option. I would suggest that both batteries should be as close together to reduce voltage drop with long leads. The connecting leads should also be of a good cross section, once again to eliminate voltage drop.

The following links may give you more information : -

http://www.transleisure.co.uk/faq/solar_panels.html

http://www.selectsolar.co.uk/faq.html#faq8

http://www.ecocentre.org.uk/solar-electricity.html

Good Luck

Don