Oxford solariser, solar powered battery charger

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wayno · #1 Post by **wayno** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 3:36 pm

Hi all, Just thought I'd give you an update on the above.

I bought it earlier in the year and have had the Falco on life support since I got it. I was a bit concerned about whether it would keep the battery topped up in the darker months, but I went out yesterday and checked. I turned on the key and was amazed to be greeted by a clock still displaying MPH

I'm still thinking I'll get a new higher powered battery next year to aid starting turnover, but I am pleased with the solariser.

I have no electricity in the garage so had no choice but to get a solar powered one, and this is working fine. Plus I have the added benefit that if I go away anywhere I can stick it in a tank bag or pannier and have life wherever I may be.

#2 Post by **Kwackerz** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 4:23 pm

I was looking at these on Ebay.. well a cheaper chinky variant, but the better chinky ones..

This is like the one you have?

http://www.chasesuperbikecentre.co.uk/i ... cts_id=300

Do you know what wattage it is? I was looking at these with a view to sticking it in the BMW while im away as the missus uses my Nissan, just curious which amount of oomph the solariser has?

This is the sort i was looking at:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4W-12v-Volt-Solar ... 19c2009a54

MartDude · #3 Post by **MartDude** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 5:36 pm

Does that mean it does require a charge controller on smaller batteries?

Might this one be more suitable for bikes?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Watt-12v-Volt-S ... 2471wt_905

#4 Post by **Kwackerz** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 6:12 pm

Possibly, I was hoping that one would do both car and bike.

If the wattage is 4 on the solariser i'll be tempted to sack the chinese option and go for the solariser

wayno · #5 Post by **wayno** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 1:21 pm

I'm not sure what the wattage is on the solariser, the one listed above is the one I have though, I paid about £30 for it from an online shop (much cheaper than they were on e-bay).

I would assume the wattage is dependant on the amount of sunlight, however mine charges even when it's heavily overcast (again not sure of the charging rate)

MartDude · #6 Post by **MartDude** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:16 pm

This looks to be the best deal on the Oxford one

http://www.ngales.com/products_info.asp ... 1qIJh6iItw

wayno · #7 Post by **wayno** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:56 pm

I got mine here, bargain city :)

http://www.batteryworld.co.uk/12v-oxfor ... -2942.html

Willopotomas · #8 Post by **Willopotomas** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:59 pm

Bloody right bargain city! Shit! The battery on the cage is on it way out.. Priced up a new one not long back and it was in the £90's.. That site it's half the price.. Think i'll get one ordered up!

MartDude · #9 Post by **MartDude** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:19 pm

Nightingales :

Batteryworld :

#10 Post by **Kwackerz** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:48 pm

Willopotomas wrote:Bloody right bargain city! Shit! The battery on the cage is on it way out.. Priced up a new one not long back and it was in the £90's.. That site it's half the price.. Think i'll get one ordered up!

http://www.batmanuk.com/

these are quite good

wayno · #11 Post by **wayno** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:36 pm

I shall have to order from nightingales next time :)

Anyone know which is the 230A cranking current upgrade for the falco?

MartDude · #12 Post by **MartDude** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:41 pm

wayno wrote:I shall have to order from nightingales next time :)

Anyone know which is the 230A cranking current upgrade for the falco?

YTZ 14S

http://motors-parts.shop.ebay.co.uk/i.h ... m270.l1313

It's a bit shorter than the OEM battery, so you'll need to put some packing under it - about 20mm IIRC

D-Rider · #13 Post by **D-Rider** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:43 pm

MartDude wrote:
wayno wrote:I shall have to order from nightingales next time :)

Anyone know which is the 230A cranking current upgrade for the falco?
YTZ 14S

http://motors-parts.shop.ebay.co.uk/i.h ... m270.l1313

It's a bit shorter than the OEM battery, so you'll need to put some packing under it - about 20mm IIRC

.... and above it too - it's a different shape and needs a bit of top-packing under the clamp that holds it in place.

MartDude · #14 Post by **MartDude** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:26 am

D-Rider wrote:
.... and above it too - it's a different shape and needs a bit of top-packing under the clamp that holds it in place.

Correct; forgot that bit

wayno · #15 Post by **wayno** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:08 pm

I take it back about the solariser, the clocks on the bike haven't reset but, there's not enough power to start the engine.

At least it's better than the clocks stopping working, I may get another one and wire them in parallel