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Machinery of Solar Powered Lights
There are four basic apparatus of a solar powered light. Many Solar Lightings systems are sold with these components already integrated, but it is good to know what they are:
1. The solar cells
2. The lamp
3. A charge controller
4. The batteries
When purchasing solar lights, the majority of the charge involved will be for the solar cells. These are the most expensive parts of the device or system. Be sure your system is installed within some type of weatherproof housing, so that the solar cells and electrical connections will withstand the elements. Ensure that the electrical parts are protected from moisture at all times.
The charge controller is like the brain of a solar-powered light. It protects the batteries from overcharging, and maximizes the electrical output of your solar cell array. It also controls the duration that the light can operate. Without a charge controller, your setup will not function properly.
1. The solar cells
2. The lamp
3. A charge controller
4. The batteries
When purchasing solar lights, the majority of the charge involved will be for the solar cells. These are the most expensive parts of the device or system. Be sure your system is installed within some type of weatherproof housing, so that the solar cells and electrical connections will withstand the elements. Ensure that the electrical parts are protected from moisture at all times.
The charge controller is like the brain of a solar-powered light. It protects the batteries from overcharging, and maximizes the electrical output of your solar cell array. It also controls the duration that the light can operate. Without a charge controller, your setup will not function properly.
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