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Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by 67westy, Jun 15, 2018.

  1. I see a plan brewing.....
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  2. How you going to fix the panel? I've got the same to do. Got all the bits but havent got round to it.
     
  3. Plan is to use z brackets on the edge of the frame attached to p clips on the luggage rack bars. Just hoping it all lines up!

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  4. Might be worth making a bracket/system to be able to raise the panel
     
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  5. I think that's a good call, will help with shade issues. Initial install will be fixed though as I need it on ready for the f1

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  6. Done with a bit of temporary fixing for the wiring.

    Attached to bars with P clamps
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    Fed the wires under the rack and through the poptop:
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    Fed along the edge of the opening and through an existing hole
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    Out through the ply lining, I had to notch the wardrobe
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    Controller in place
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    Charge to leisure battery, partially charged and not bright sunshine
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    And also a trickle to the starter
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  8. What’s the extra hole for in the wardrobe?

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  9. Foxtrot oscar

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  10. Sorry to be blunt but. how much does the kit cost? do you have a link to where to buy it?
     
  11. No need to apologise :) I got all the bits from amazon, the panel is the same price as going direct to photonic universe:

    Controller £80.09
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JYBODWW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Panel £139.99
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01BCK7216/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    P clamps £3.50
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00X2Y2ZR2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    So total for that lot is £223.58 you will need some fuse holders if you don't have a fuse box near the leisure battery (I plan to install one soon to neaten things up) and probably some additional 4mm wire and some sundries. Should come in under £250 (or £150 if the wife asks:p)

    If you think you may add additional panels in the future it may be worth going to the next model up on the controller for an extra £20:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JYBZG96/ref=twister_B078MYGGST?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
     
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  12. Hopefully itll keep your beers cold over the 5 day F1 extravaganza!
     
  13. I'd be gutted if it didn't :)

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