Backup batteries and solar power?
Hello all, thanks for stopping by,
I have some questions regarding a backup battery, specifically the Duracell DPP-600HD Powerpack 600 Jump Starter & Emergency Power Source with Radio:
http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-DPP-600HD
Just get one of those 10 or 15 watt panels you should be able to get where you buy that pack.
It should charge it in around four good solar days.
So long as you can regualte the voltage to around 14V, and use a blocking diode to





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