Description
This Premium Monocrystalline 10-Watt Solar Panel kit is a great battery recharging solution for anyone in a remote location that does not have easy access to 120-Volt 60Hz AC power or for those who do not want to be on the grid. Our panels include mounting hardware for installation on wood posts, boards or pickets. This kit allows a direct connection to the gate controller main board, providing power for recharging the gate system batteries.
TheDogsCar –
This is a very simple install, and includes all the hardware needed, for attaching to wood. It has a 12′ cord (see pic), for optimal placement.
I got the Ghost Control Solar Single Automatic Gate Opener Kit (see my review). When ordering, I reviewed their solar map (see pic),and being in Zone 1 and knowing my entire gate was partially shaded by trees, figured I needed a second solar panel. Being Spring, and the leaves not totally developed, the one panel I installed is doing a great job. So, I am holding off installing the second panel until all the leaves are out, and I see where it can go to get maximum sun (or if I even need it?)
If you use this with the Ghost Control Gate Opener, there is a nice feature in the Control Box. A little LED will flash to let you know the strength of the power output. Allowing you to better position the panel. Also worth considering … the gates batteries are about 1/4 the cost of the panel, and very easy to remove. The Gate Opener Kit comes with one battery and one solar panel, but the Battery Box holds two. Might be better buying an additional battery (or two), and using a outlet charger to keep one always fully charged. Say it rains for a week and you have heavy gate use … or a kid gets a hold of the gates remote (LOL)
Maddasher –
This is a great alternative to a hard wired pump for your pond.
This is also a nice panel to have on your fishing boat to help maintain your trolling batteries.
I replaced our old pond pump with a 12v dc pump, grabbed an old motorcycle battery out of the garage and with this panel everything is now self contained. Dug up the old extension cord that was buried in the yard and am very happy with the results.
The kit is very easy to work with and the only reall assembly is the pole and two wire connections to your device. Everything is pretty much ready to go out of the box.
SH TX –
Easy install, most could do it.
MATT –
Works great and easy to connect.