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Re: Old question, new solar panel

Subject: Re: Old question, new solar panel
From: "Rich Peet" <>
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:24:27 -0000
--- In  "Bruce Wilson"
<> wrote:
>
...

> Constant-current sources are weird. They try to keep the current
going, and
> will increase the voltage when the current drops off, to a max. of
18-24 v.
> They will blow a rechargeable pack pretty easily if connected directly.

Constant-current regulator, also known as a light bulb.
Choose the voltage of the light bulb by the max output of the panel.
Choose the wattage of the light bulb by the max current desired.


Rich





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