How do I know if my solar trickle charger is working?
I attached a solar trickle charger to a small lead-acid battery. I tested the panel alone and it was producing 19v, but when I attached it to the battery the voltage was the same as the battery alone (12.44v). I then put a multimeter between the positive output of the panel and the positive on the battery to see if any current was flowing into the battery, and it said 0mA, so I would assume that it is not working. Is the panel just not big enough for the battery or am I missing something?
Read MoreWhat can I do to save money and to save the Environment at the same time?
I have already bought environmentally friends AC units and other things for the home, I recycle newspapers, clear glass bottles and aluminum cans. Those things are recycled in my area.
As a home owner I tend to look at the price tag and also ways to save money. I even tend to buy degradable trans-bags to help the garbage in my area since the bags I have used will take 1,000 of years to degrade due to the plastic used.
I make sure the lights are off when I leave and I have the temperature at a setting I can handle. What else can I do to save money and the environment at the same time. Am I missing something?
We currently don’t have a recycling company to pick up anything but clear plastic at this time.
I am located in Kansas-
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