I've just bought a solar panel, one of these;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... SA:GB:1123
I phoned the suppliers and I've been told that it's OK to have it connected with the engine running (because it has a diode to prevent reverse charging) but not when starting , so where could I find a 'live' that's live with the ignition switched off so could be left plugged up permanently but is 'dead' when starting the engine, I’ve noticed that the indicator light on the 3 way ciggy lighter I’ve got goes out when turning the engine over, so should that be OK, yes?
Chas
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... SA:GB:1123
I phoned the suppliers and I've been told that it's OK to have it connected with the engine running (because it has a diode to prevent reverse charging) but not when starting , so where could I find a 'live' that's live with the ignition switched off so could be left plugged up permanently but is 'dead' when starting the engine, I’ve noticed that the indicator light on the 3 way ciggy lighter I’ve got goes out when turning the engine over, so should that be OK, yes?
Chas