[Paddlewise] Recharging - off topic

From: John Kirk-Anderson <jka_at_netaccess.co.nz>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 18:49:28 +1200
This has nothing to do with paddling, but it seems there are a few folks out
there with a good knowledge of electronics and battery charging, and to
those I direct this request. Answers probably best via back-channel.

At work we have a satellite phone, using NMH batteries, which we want to
recharge from a solar panel we have. It would also be nice to recharge
lap-tops with the panel. I know enough not to charge directly from the
panel, but I'm unsure of the best way to go. Weight of any set-up is
important, so carrying an additional battery is not ideal. We have two
batteries for the sat phone so could charge out of the unit.

Keen to hear advice, or directions to sites that would be more suitable.

Cheers

JKA


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John Kirk-Anderson
Banks Peninsula
NEW ZEALAND
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