read the thread before posting and don't be so annoying.

 

Looks like a nice setup. I would love it because half of my commute is at night and I FAS about 40% of my drive home, which has to be a strain on the 12V. I noticed that it comes with a cigarette lighter plug as well. This probably won't work with a HCH, right? I think I read something about the cigarette lighter plug having its own circuitry protection system.

 

HemiSync:

You are quite right. Most of the low wattage retail panels come with "cigarette/power" socket plug which is useless in many of today's cars (ours included).

Usually, there's a bit of work associated with a proper installation and due to popular demand, I expect to be providing an update to my earlier article that includes really detailed steps.
Also, the main reason why I'm doing this is because I've committed to installing a new set of panels on 4 other HCH-IIs over the next two weeks-ends.

These new panels are of larger capacity (2.4 Watts) and I bought a full box of them at Walmart for $10 each !!!! yep, check your Walmart store ! these beauties were on sale in my area !


Cheers;

MSantos

 

I seams that your solar panel thread becomes popular with the comeback of the summer



PierreM.

 

OK, OK

I want to try this out. I read through the posts and it kinda makes sense but some of it is over my head. Anyways can we use just any solar panel ?
I found this panel on ebay and I wonder if this works and is the power OK?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MESE:IT&ih=003

>>Kevin<<

 

Kevin:

That one is literally identical to the ones I have been (and still) installing...

Cheers;

MSantos

 

For all those who requested additional details on how hook up a solar panel to their HCH-2, you can now peruse the "step-by-step" guide for this mod.

You can find it here.


Cheers;

MSantos

 

MSantos:
Where did you get those LCD current meters?

 

Colby:

You can get these meters from most electronic project shops and build them yourself or you can buy them already assembled. The easiest and best approach I can recommend is that you buy them on eBay.

The last batch of 5 that I bought recently came from an eBay vendor and they are pretty reliable and accurate.

Here's a vendor and LCD model that I typically order (blue version):
http://cgi.ebay.ca/2A-dc-White-LCD-A...742.m153.l1262

They actually sell the blue LCD version that goes well with the HCH-II. The Prius looks great with the Green LCD version.
Cheers;

MSantos

 

Thanks