Charging Batteries Via Anderson Plug

**123rover50** · 11th April 2016, 06:14 AM

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I regularly use 80 watt panels to recharge our Defender through an Andrrson plug while campinh. Works fine.

Sent from my SM-G900I using AULRO mobile app

Do you go through a regulator or connect direct?
If a reg , then what sort?.
Do panels have a built in diode to stop reverse current at night?

I am new to this solar stuff.

Keith

**drivesafe** · 11th April 2016, 07:51 AM

Hi Keith and any solar panel over 10w must be connected through a solar regulator.

Any solar reg will do but make sure, if you are using standard type AGMs or have a new Land Rover with an AGM cranking battery, that the solar reg is set to no higher voltage level than 14.7v

DiscoMick · 11th April 2016, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by 123rover50

Do you go through a regulator or connect direct?
If a reg , then what sort?.
Do panels have a built in diode to stop reverse current at night?

I am new to this solar stuff.

Keith

A regulator came with the folding panels I bought from Jaycar. I use the panels on both the camper trailer and Defender as required. No problems caused by leaving it connected overnight.

**kelvo** · 13th May 2016, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Well thats a trap.Why have a 3 colour pack if they aint going to connect together????
Andrew

I suspect it's sold as an accessory for the Baintech PowerTop battery. This uses Grey, Light Blue and Red Anderson connections for different 12v connections. Grey = Straight 12V input or output, Light Blue = Vehicle charge input with a VSR in the PowerTop, and Red = Unregulated solar input.

Not sure why the picture is on its side

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