Aldi 40W Solar panel Kit

**Bytemrk** · 16th August 2014, 09:10 AM

Hi guys,

I just picked up one of these from Aldi, on special from today only $179..

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-b...lar-panel-kit/

I haven't seen anything equivalent for anything near that price...seems like a decent thing...I guess time will tell.

I figured some of you may be interested....

**The ho har's** · 16th August 2014, 10:42 AM

Yes I was there this morning, still a few light bars, compressors, winches etc there. Didn't need anything but those solar panels did look good

Let us know how it fairs?

Mrs hh

**Kevin B** · 16th August 2014, 11:07 AM

I grabbed an awning, compressor and an inverter this morning, looked at the solar panel, keen to see how it fairs and ill get one next time.

**Bytemrk** · 16th August 2014, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by The ho har's

Yes I was there this morning, still a few light bars, compressors, winches etc there. Didn't need anything but those solar panels did look good

Let us know how it fairs?

Mrs hh

Will do

**Scallops** · 17th August 2014, 04:00 PM

I got the solar panels too. Can someone explain the 18V / 12V outputs? I get the USB output is for USB charging connectors, but what would I charge with the 18V output as opposed to the 12V?

(The manual says use the 18V controller output to charge a 12V car battery - is that a typo?).

**Kevin B** · 17th August 2014, 04:17 PM

I would think that the 18v output would be the "no load" voltage, I stand to be corrected though.

**loanrangie** · 17th August 2014, 04:22 PM

I looked at the solar panels but for that price i can buy a 120W folding panel , 40W might be good for trickle charging though.

**Scallops** · 17th August 2014, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin B

I would think that the 18v output would be the "no load" voltage, I stand to be corrected though.

I don't know what that means, Kevin. The controller has 3 outputs for attaching items to be recharged....a 18V DC output, which the manual says is to charge a 12V battery, a 12V DC output, which the manual doesn't mention, and the 5W USB connector.

I'm wondering if I really should connect my 12V battery to the 18V output as it says in the manual. Wondering if it's a typo.

I will ring the maker tomorrow but thought someone here could explain it.

**Scallops** · 17th August 2014, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I looked at the solar panels but for that price i can buy a 120W folding panel , 40W might be good for trickle charging though.

That's my plan. I figured I'd hook it up to my 100Ah deep cycle (connected by Traxide SC-40 to my 85Ah cranker) to just put a little bit back when camping.....and use it to trickle charge when car is just sitting in driveway at home.

The panels are Bosch and it's a very portable package.

sheerluck · 17th August 2014, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by Scallops

.....The panels are Bosch and it's a very portable package.

Roughly how big is it when packed away, Dan? The Aldi site lists the extended size but not packed up.

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