Solar is dependable.

Started by EcoHeliGuy, August 28, 2009, 10:40:28 AM

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EcoHeliGuy

August 28, 2009, 10:40:28 AM
The other day I flew out to a remote fuel tank for our helicopters to do an annual check, I found one of the solar panels had blown over in the wind (I did not install the panel) and had a little bit of damage. The battery bank was dead so we could not use it for fuel. I got my multimeter out and found that the panel was still producing 8volts and still over 25 watts (12v 125watt panel). when we returned with a new panel and batterys, there was enough power to still pump 30gals of jet fuel into the aircraft.


speedfunk

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August 28, 2009, 04:11:02 PM Last Edit: August 28, 2009, 09:43:54 PM by speedfunk
very cool that it still worked!   ;D

glenn kangiser

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August 28, 2009, 09:10:36 PM
I was wondering what one of those panels looked like broke.  Now I know.
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TexstarJim

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August 28, 2009, 10:10:37 PM
Has anyone notified NASA?  :D
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