If used on a sailboat will shadows from rigging and mast diminish charging?
994021
Is this a serious question? Have you ever heard of a solar panel that works in the shade? Yes, of course. Anything blocking the sun creates what we call shade/shadows. Solar panels do not work in the shade. If you find one that does, please let me know. I will buy them all for resell. Lol
994022
FWIW, after installing our panel off the stern pulpit, we started backing our sailboat into our slip - no rigging to cast shadows. Also, it doesn't take much of a shadow to severely diminish panel output. Good luck!
1035672
I mounted mine on a swing keel also I used slow setting epoxy and mounted in the lowest spot in the cabin area where there was no traffic . Then I taped it down w/ masking tape and let cure for 24 hrs before making elec connections I get solid readings in the lakes I sail in SD
612504
I use it to power my 2000 lb 19 foot fibreglass sailboat in and out of its mooring. It moves it along fairly well ( faster than trolling speed for sure) I wouldn't want it to be my only source of power in much wind. I'm quite happy with it.
1929981
I am using the Sunsetter telescoping pole with my solar flag light with no issues. I have my pole 3/4 extended due to where it is but I do not think the light would have any adverse affect on the pole fully extended.
898820
I am sorry I don't know. I ordered it for my boyfriend who used it on a sailboat.
2259328
As long as there is daylight it will charge but not well as in sunlight. Performamce is greatly improved when angled for direct sun. Hope this helps... carolinaphil
2077625
as long as its functioning properly the case has no voltage. i wouldn't worry about it. But if you are concerned, go to the hardware store and pick up rubber or nylon washers and nylon bolts to insulate the charger from direct electrical conductor contact with your boat.
733078
Actually I would not do that a it may damage the structure it is attachéd to during high wind. I have mine up around a pool and I live on a corner lot. If any thing u can see shadows through it from the street in which it is approx 70 ft away.
254217
I would see no problem...as long as the light is not blocked . I have a honeycomb ed grill and it shows no shadows from the lights
282363
No, in fact grounding the mast may attract lighting. I am very satisfied with my LAVA. It's out standing. I feel this antenna is too fragile for outdoor use. With an attic mount I get crystal clear reception for up to sixty miles.
1182861
Im not sure. I have polished aluminum. It turned it a dull white at first , but a day on the water they looked better than the day i bought my pontoons. I have a sun 5tacker party barge.
1766820
Good sunlight maybe a few hours. Cloudy I would say an all day charge. It will work though.
906107
I am not certain that you would be able to get the sailshade taut enough...You may want to think about some other alternatives
1462358
I do not know why they would not be approved for sail boats. All you need is a battery to run them. I am very happy with mine, they are on a 24' pontoon boat. If you want one single light for the bow that has both red and green they sale that as well.
1607375
It doesn't appear to. When I have used it and the sun wasn't available it just simply stopped charging.
877909
not very much. the solar charge will not take it from 0 to 100%. think of it only as a very minor extra tool. unfortunately you can not count on the solar panel. I have tried it on a boat trip with clear sky, full sun, left it on the deck for the whole day and the maximum I could get was not even around 20% of charging.
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I have used mine on my sailboat and have had very little lose as my boat moves. I have been as far away as 1 mile and get 100% signel.