Author Topic: Solar panels and leisure batteries (Read 5522 times)

DavidandCollette · « **on:** September 19, 2017, 09:26:59 am »

Hi I have bought an alarm system for my barn but don't have mains power. Tried a leisure battery but it lasts less than a week. The question is, if I get a solar panel to charge the battery will I be able to power the alarm system at the same time?

GribinIsaf · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2017, 09:27:08 pm »

Yes, you just link them together with a charge controller like this

DavidandCollette · « **Reply #2 on:** September 20, 2017, 01:15:02 pm »

Thanks for that

Eli · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2017, 05:20:39 pm »

Quote from: DavidandCollette on September 19, 2017, 09:26:59 am

Hi I have bought an alarm system for my barn but don't have mains power. Tried a leisure battery but it lasts less than a week. The question is, if I get a solar panel to charge the battery will I be able to power the alarm system at the same time?

I know this is an old thread but I'm looking for an "off grid" security for my barn. Does yours work and how did you do it?
Cheers