reddfox77ExplorerAug 11, 2013Solar panalsCan some one tell me how solar panels work? I have one in a class A that I bought used. Put a new battery in it and dont know how it works. Does a switch need turned on to make it work?
pianotunaNomad IIIAug 12, 2013Hi Renae,On a bright sunny day, cover the panel with cardboard.Measure house battery voltage.Remove the cardboard.Measure the house battery voltage again.If the second reading is higher than the solar panel is working.
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