Semi-flexible solar panel kit
Product Code: PHOARFLX-20M-KIT
Price Includes VAT. 1 - 2 Working Days Standard Delivery £5.95 - UK Mainland.
Solar kit includes:
20W reinforced semi-flexible solar panel with a durable ETFE coating
5A automatic solar charge controller with USB port for charging compatible USB devices
A pair of 5m 2.5mm² single core solar extension cables with MC4 connectors
5m of 2.5mm² dual core battery cable with 10A fuse, fuse holder and 8mm ring terminals
20W 12V Solar Kit
- Peak power: 20W
- Maximum power voltage: 17.5V
- Maximum power current: 1.14A
- Open circuit voltage: 21.6V
- Short circuit current: 1.21A
- Power allowance range: +/- 5%
- Solar Panel Dimensions: 450 x 350 x 4 mm
- Junction Box Dimensions: 90 x 16 x 16 mm
- Weight: 1.10 kg
- 2 x 0.9m of high quality single core solar cable (2.5mm² cross section)
- Male and female MC4 connectors
50W 12V Solar Panel Kit - Peak power: 50W
- Maximum power voltage: 20.2V
- Maximum power current: 2.48A
- Open circuit voltage: 23.9V
- Short circuit current: 2.62A
- Power allowance range: +/- 5%
- Solar Panel Dimensions: 880 x 350 x 4 mm
- Junction Box Dimensions: 90 x 16 x 16 mm
- Weight: 2.00 kg
- 2 x 1m of high quality single core solar cable (4mm² cross section)
- Male and female MC4 connectors
In addition to the aluminium reinforcement, the surface of this 20W semi-flexible solar panel is made of strong ETFE material which has a longer service life compared to standard semi-flexible solar panels. As a result, these particular semi-flexible solar panels are extremely hard-wearing and less prone to cracking , delamination and corrosion. The lightly textured coating of this panel creates an anti-reflective surface which allows the panel to absorb a far greater amount of light, thereby increasing efficiency. ETFE material has long been used in applications where durability and high-temperature resistance is required, such as in the Eden Project, Cornwall. You can read more about ETFE and its benefits here.
The semi-flexible design of this panel makes it ideal for curved roofs and surfaces where bonding is preferable (though the panel can also be fixed by bolts or screws). The panel is also incredibly light (only 1.1kg) which makes it an ideal option for all vehicle applications. This panel is also highly resistant to salt water environments and it is also possible to walk on the panel, making it the perfect choice for boats and yachts.
The panel is fitted with 2 x 0.9m of cable with MC4 connectors on the end which simply plug into the 5m extension solar cable supplied with the kit, to join the solar panel and the charge controller.
5A Solar charge controller:
The kit includes a 5A 12V Photonic Universe solar charge controller designed to protect batteries whilst charging them, with automatic cut off to prevent over-charging and deep discharge. The controller uses PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) technology which increases charge acceptance and prolongs the life of your battery. Often PWM technology can recover some lost battery capacity.
This controller stops reverse current at night (from the battery back to the solar panel) so your battery won't lose any charge. It has many other protection functions such as over charge / discharge, over load, short circuit etc. Other features of this controller include:
A 5V USB port (1.2A output) to enable fast charging of USB compatible devices (e.g mobile phones, tablets, mp3 players etc)
A pair of load terminals for connecting 12V loads (such as lights) if desired.
Bright LED indicators to show the battery state of charge as well as the status of the solar panel and 12V load. An "on/off" button is also available for the load.
This controller can work with sealed, gel and flooded batteries (the battery type can be selected by the user). The controller can accept up to 60W of solar power input which means there is the potential to add more solar panels to the kit in the future.
Additional items:
The kit also includes a pair of 5m positive and negative solar extension leads (2.5mm² cross section) and 5m of 2.5mm² dual core battery cable fitted with a fuse, fuse holder and 8mm ring terminals for use between the solar charge controller and your battery, making the total cable length between the solar panel and the battery 1m + 5m + 5m = 11m.
Delivery & Returns
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FREE Standard UK Mainland Shipping 1 -2 Working Days - Orders Over £150 - (Excluding Weekends & Bank Hollidays)
Standard UK Mainland 1 - 2 Working Days (Excluding Weekends & Bank Hollidays) - £5.95
Next Day Delivery (Please note that orders must be received by 1400hrs for next day delivery. In some instances, we may be able to dispatch later in the day for next day delivery but this cannot be guaranteed. - £6.95
Scotish Highlands & Islands 2 - 3 Working Days (Excluding Weekends & Bank Hollidays) - 14.45
Isle of Wight 2 - 3 Working Days (Excluding Weekends & Bank Holidays) - £9.45
Northern Ireland 2 - 3 Working Days (Excluding Weekends & Bank Holidays) - £14.95
Our policy is simple – you have up to 30 days to return your purchase if it’s not suitable or you’ve changed your mind. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Fox’s Chandlery, but if for any reason you need to return an item/s to us, you must notify us in writing within 14 days of delivery that you intend to return the item/s and return the item/s to us within 30 days of delivery and we’ll be happy to exchange for another item or make a refund by the same method used to pay for the order.
Return goods purchased in-store
Simply bring your order confirmation or delivery note and the item you wish to return or exchange, unused and in its original packaging, to our till point in the shop. If you paid by debit or credit card, please ensure you also bring the payment card you originally used to buy the item/s.
Return goods via Royal Mail or Courier
1. Download and print our returns form here.
2. Complete your reason(s) for return on the Returns Form included with your order.
3. Enclose the Returns Form with the product and package up securely.
4. Please use the original packaging if at all possible, but remove original postage labels.
5. Use the Returns label from the delivery note and always obtain proof of postage.
6. If you need your item/s to be collected because it's large or heavy please call our online team on +44 (0) 1473 694725.
If you need to add or remove items from your order, change the details of your delivery address or cancel the order completely, please contact our Online Team for advice on +44 (0) 1473 694725 between 0900 and 1730 Monday to Friday or email us. Please quote your order number and order date. If your order has already been dispatched or delivered, then you will need to follow our Returns procedure in the event of any unwanted products.