Portable Solar Panels--65W Sunsei Solar Panel Kit –
SE4000
For people who want to power their motor
home, boat, or camper, portable solar panels are a perfect
choice. There are a number of products on the market, and
the 65W Sunsei Solar Panel Kit-SE 4000 is a favorite
option. It is large enough to power the lights, water pump
and a television in your home away from home. This is made
for 12V battery charging, primarily.
One of the benefits of portable solar panels is the fact
that they are silent, unlike a diesel generator. Solar panels
are also very friendly to the environment, and are a great way
to help the earth. Another appealing benefit is that they
require very little ongoing maintenance and expense.
The 65W Sunsei Solar Panel Kit is the right size for keeping
your appliances running. If you have a lot of appliances, you
will need a larger size panel, or more of the 65W panels. For
basic living though, 65W is sufficient.
Portable solar panels are also low profile and do not take
up much space; especially compared to a gasoline or diesel
generator. The peace and quiet are also good reasons to use
solar panels on your boat or camper.
Portable solar panels should be designed for permanent
outdoor installations in harsh climates. The framing must be
heavy duty and able to withstand most inclement weather
conditions. You will need to use strong mounting brackets and
screws to attach to your mobile home or wherever you wish.
Portable solar panels are always designed to be added on to,
if you wish to expand at a later date. While the 65W is
sufficient to power the basic appliances, you may find that you
need more wattage later on. You must purchase a Sunsei
Expansion kit to do this.
Your kit comes with a charge controller. This is important
because it protects your system from overcharging and reversing
polarity. It is made for systems up to 10A and 150W. The LED
battery status indicator is a nice feature as well. This
controller is designed for 12V systems, such as the 65W Sunsei
Solar Panel Kit-SE4000.
By far, the biggest drawback to the Sunsei Solar Panel kits
is the cost. The materials are high quality, and the
instructions are fine, it is just a little on the pricey side.
If money is not a big concern, then the 65W Sunsei Solar Panel
Kit is a good choice.
For those of us who wish to have a good portable solar panel
at a more reasonable price, there is the option of building
your own solar panel. You can make your own solar panel for
less than $200, and still have a good product. This is because
you are getting the materials from your garage, hardware store
and other local suppliers. It is even possible to find free
storage batteries!
In conclusion, the 65W Sunsei Solar Panel Kit is very good,
but expensive at around $700 US. The do it yourself kits cost
under $50 US and the supplies cost about $150 US. Two leading
suppliers for making your own solar panels are: Earth4Energy
and GreendiyEnergy, both of which have an excellent
reputation.
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